Every year, La Motte participates in the Bastille Festival with a programme celebrating our Huguenot heritage and passion for food, wine and classical music. 2014 Programme Friday, 11 July 19:00 French-inspired fine dining (For reservations, please contact us at +27(0)21 876 8800 or pierneef@la-motte.co.za) Saturday, 12 July & Sunday, 13 July 12:00 – 17:00 Join...

Every year, La Motte participates in the Bastille Festival with a programme celebrating our Huguenot heritage and passion for food, wine and classical music. 2014 Programme Friday, 11 July 19:00 French-inspired fine dining (For reservations, please contact us at +27(0)21 876 8800 or pierneef@la-motte.co.za) Saturday, 12 July & Sunday, 13 July 12:00 – 17:00 Join...

Linen is one of the oldest textiles in the world. Made from the fibres of the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum, the manufacturing of linen is a labour-intensive process. The result is, however, a versatile and valuable product which the ancient Egyptians even used as currency! The Farm Shop at La Motte now offers a bigger...

With our commitment to the preservation of culture and heritage, not only does the La Motte Museum currently host an exhibition of some prime examples of historic Cape furniture, but on Thursday, 15 May, we will also host acclaimed expert in South African cultural history, Professor Matilda Burden who will present a talk on the...

La Motte has always been committed to the preservation of our heritage, culture and art. To further this focus, a series of very interesting talks has been introduced. The upcoming programme includes: Taste the Terroir Thursday, 10 April 2014 Taste the difference between 2014 Sauvignon Blanc from various areas – fresh from the tanks with...

La Motte has always been committed to the preservation of our heritage, culture and art. To further this focus, a series of very interesting talks has been introduced. The upcoming programme includes: Fynbos in Franschhoek Thursday, 13 March 2014 Protecting the environmental heritage is a high priority at La Motte and includes the protection of...

A piece of antique furniture can cause various reactions. Certainly the initial reaction would be based on the aesthetics – the instinctive attraction or dislike. But being antique the next thought would probably be about the history of the piece. With its commitment to the preservation of culture and heritage, not only did La Motte,...

Inspired by La Motte’s owner Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg; an internationally renowned mezzo-soprano, La Motte’s close association with classical music is celebrated by a programme of monthly classical music concerts presented in the beautiful Historic Cellar on the estate. An impressive line-up of both local and international artists will perform in the upcoming months with a programme...

Among the backdrop of majestic mountains and lush vineyards, the spectacular site of lavender fields in full bloom make a summertime drive towards Franschhoek a thing of beauty. A charming old cottage and ancient oak tree in the midst of the purple add to the picture and make it something to behold. This scene, fit for...

Summer is here and one of these days the holidays will start in all earnest. All Capetonians are suddenly turned into tour guides and concierge services entertaining visiting family or friends or recommending places to shop, to eat, to play. While Cape Town’s tourist attractions are undeniable and the beautiful beaches very popular, visiting the...