Franschhoek is to turn French on 30 May, when the Alliance Francaise and the Franschhoek Wine Valley Tourism Association turn the town back to its French Huguenot roots for the day.
While Franschhoek has many French farm, restaurant and accommodation names, only a handful of its residents are able to speak French. It is known for its French roots, and celebrates Bastille Day every year.
The Franschhoek day a’ le francais starts with a champagne tasting with JP Colmant and Ludwig Maske, is then followed by a lunch at Mon Plaisir, by a game of boulles at Dieu Donne, and then a dinner and a movie at ici at Le Quartier Francaise. During the whole day nothing but French will be spoken!
The price for the French Franschhoek day is R 800, and bookings can be made at the Franschhoek Tourism Bureau at tel. 021 876- 2861.
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