Escape the hustle and bustle of the silly season and retreat to the tranquil surroundings of the Franschhoek Wine Valley to recharge.
From 10 – 16 December Franschhoek will come alive with festive cheer when wine farms, restaurants, retail stores and accommodation establishments pull out the stops. Dine at leisure, enjoy late night shopping and sample superb wines before heading back to your guesthouse for a peaceful nights’ sleep.
Participating retail establishments, amongst others, include Peacock Blue, Indian Summer, Masquerade Antiques & Things and Troll Beads.
Stock up on wines for the festive season from Holden Manz, Anthonij Rupert Wyne, La Motte, Boekenhoutskloof and Grande Provence amongst others.
Not forgetting that Franschhoek is regarded as South Africa’s culinary capital a visit to one of the village’s fine dining restaurants is must on your to do list during this week.

La Paris’ Festival in the Valley
La Paris offers entertainment for the whole family which includes fire dancers, silk performers, stilt walkers, jumping castles, live performances by Lize Mynhardt, Aking, Wild Lettuce, Jacques Terre’blanche and Caitlin de Ville.
Visit the La Paris exhibition and bask in the luxurious surroundings of their premier venue with astounding works from amazing contemporary artists Karl Gustav Sevenster, Johan Conradie, Jan De Rooster and Greg Miller.
The Festival is taking place from the 11-13 December from 3pm – 10pm and on Sunday 14 December from 10am – 5pm.
Tickets are available online at webtickets. For more information on the event visit www.laparis.co.za