If you are still looking for something different to do this weekend why not come to Franschhoek and celebrate Women's Day. Here are 10 great ideas of what to do in Franschhoek this long weekend:
1. All women love chocolate! Visit Huguenot Fine Chocolates and discover how they make those great belgian chocolates. The tour cost R25 per person and includes a divine chocolate tasting. Bookings: 021 876 4096
2. Treat your woman to a proper High Tea at Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa. High tea served on Sunday 8 August 2010 from 12h00 to 16h00. R 125 per person includes sparkling wine on arrival. Information: 021 876 8900
3. Feast on the special women's day menu at Solms-Delta's Fyndraai restaurant this Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Curried tiger prawn and smoked snoek cakes or a warm spicy root vegetable soup for starters; freshly baked pickled line fish, local lamb curry or vegetable rice masala for mains, and end off with vermicelli and sago pudding flavoured with rose water, stewed prunes and cardamom ice cream for dessert. Call Annalize on 021 874 3937. See full menu here: http://bit.ly/9xbVZf
4. Treat your woman to a special spa treatment at La Terra de Luc. From Secret Signature Massages, to facials and treatments in an intimate setting on the farm. Bookings: Carla von Palaca 071 255 1740
5. Explore the Franschhoek Cap Classique route and taste the beautiful bubblies of Franschhoek. Don't miss Boschendal, Cabriere, Chamonix, Dieu Donne, Graham Beck Wines, Moreson and La Motte. Visit www.franschhoek.org.za for more information. If you are pressed for time, visit the Fizz Affair Champagne bar in Franschhoek where you can sample all these great mcc's. Information: 021 876 2580
6. Visit an art gallery in Franschhoek. The Gallery’ at the 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek continues its trilogy of exhibitions with the ‘WHERE?’ exhibition by Ingrid Wolfaardt. From 8 August 2010 EBONY will showcase an exhibition of paintings by Olaf Bisschoff and new ceramic pieces by John Newdigate and Ian Garrett. IS Art at Le Quartier Francais is presenting an exhibition of photography by Marc Stanes, Clint Strydom, and Strijdom van der Merwe and sculpture by Guy du Toit from 8 August 2010.
7. If you are looking for a party in Franschhoek, be sure to join the Elephant and Barrel on Sunday the 8th August. Live music and half price draught, wine by the glass, vodka and brandy. All starts at 7pm till close. Information: 021 876 4127
8. Meander down the Franschhoek main road and indulge yourself in the stylish Franschhoek shops. If you are into pottery, be sure to visit David Walter's studio at Roubaix House Gallery. Information: 021 876 4304
9. If you are up for an adventure and in the mood for something different, why not do a wine tasting on horseback? Contact Paradise Stables for bookings at 021 876 2160.
10. Why not make a weekend of it? It's not too late! Visit www.franschhoek.org.za for accommodation options or book your accommodation online. For queries contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley office at 021 876 2861.
We look forward to welcoming you in Franschhoek this weekend!
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