Places of interest while you are at La Petite Ferme....
Please enquire at reception for assistance with any reservations.
Join our complimentary Educational Cellar Tour/Wine tasting at 11:00 daily. Please book at reception.(Must do)
Wine tasting on horseback with Paradise Stables. Mon – Sat: 9:00 – 13:30 or 13:30 – 18:00. Please book in advance.(Must do)
Join our sister restaurant, LA BRASSERIE, for a relaxed evening with live Jazz music by ‘Cape Dutch Connection’ and tables outside. Every Friday night from 30th October 2009 until 2nd April 2010 17:30 – 20:30. Please book at reception. (Must do)
Visit Haute Cabrière, within walking distance from us, for a wine tasting.
Haute Cabrière specialises in Method Cap Classic.
Franschhoek Pass Winery is also within walking distance, with cellar tours & tastings by appointment. They produce the beautiful Morena Brut Rose Sparkling Wine.
Dieu Donné Restaurant & Winery also hosts a micro beer brewery!
Book a guided tour of the winelands in the company of experienced guides from the local community in Franschhoek. Enquire at reception.
Rent a Mountain Bike from Manic Cycles in town or book a guided tour.
Chocolate tasting at the Huguenot Chocolat Factory, chocolate making demonstration by appointment for groups of four and more. (Must do)
“Art & About’’ route to all the Galleries in Franschhoek.
Maps available from the Tourist Information Office.
The Franschhoek Heritage Walk. Maps are on sale at the Tourist Information Office.
Visit the Huguenot Monument & Museum, tickets can be purchased on arrival; Opening times: 9:00–17:00 Mon–Sat & 14:00–17:00 on Sundays.
Fly fishing at La Ferme. Enquire at reception for more details.
Bowls on the Franschhoek Bowling Green (enquiries at the Museum).
If you would like to play a round of tennis at the Village Tennis Club, please enquire at reception.
Paragliding from the Franschhoek Pass, weather permitted and has to booked in advance.
Visit the Farmers Market every Saturday from 9:00 – 12:00 next to the Church in the main road during the summer season.
Enjoy a glass of wine while watching a movie at The Screening Room, La Quartier Francais’s small, intimate cinema. Enquire at reception. (Must do)
....a bit further away
L’Ormarans wine estate offers a classic car museum.
Solms Delta is a wine estate with an archeological site where you can read about the history of slavery. (Must do)
Wine and Goats cheese tasting at Fairview (Paarl).
Visit the Venetian style glass blowing studio at Seidelberg Wine Estate. De Leuwen Jagt Restaurant specialises in Cape Malay Cousine.
For a picnic you can book a basket at Allee Blue, Rickety Bridge, Boschendal or Warwick Wine Estate. They do require at least 24hrs notice.
Play golf at Boschenmeer or Pearl Valley en route to Paarl.
Complete relaxation....
Equire at reception to book a variety of treatments in the comfort of your suite, lodge or cottage.