Bastille Festival Programme at La Motte

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Bastille Day is celebrated on the 14th of July and serves as a celebration of a reunited France. In Franschhoek with its rich French Huguenot history, French traditions have always been treasured and that is why each year we celebrate Bastille Day with a special festival.

This year the annual Franschhoek Bastille Festival and social calendar highlight takes place from 10 to 12 July with an exceptional celebration of valley`s French heritage and love for food and wine.

La Motte will participate in the weekend`s French Festivities with a stand in the Festival tent while on the estate, the following will be on offer:

Friday, 10 July

  • French-inspired Dinner

On Friday 10 July, eve of the Franschhoek Bastille Festival weekend, Chef Michelle Theron of La Motte`s highly acclaimed, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, will be charming guests with a French interpretation of Cape Winelands Cuisine and a special Chef`s Menu as well as à-la-carte menu.

From the more rustic flavours in the form of warm-fine bean salad with wood-roasted pears and walnuts, guinea fowl and chestnut soup and marrow bones with sourdough and pickles to foie gras on brioche with calvados jellies, mushroom risotto with black truffle, quail on hay with dried fruit stuffing and truffle-creamed potato. Chateaubriand and oxtail bourguignon completes the picture for carnivores while cheese and dessert covers all the decadence expected from French cheese to the beauty of mille feuille, le souffle, macaroon with pistachio financier and clafoutis. Each dish comes with a suggested wine partner and all La Motte wines are available per glass to encourage guests to enjoy the French tradition of well-matched food and wine.

Saturday, 11 July

  • Taste the range of award-winning La Motte wines and Rhone-inspired blends presented from La Motte`s welcoming tasting room with a special French theme.
  • La Motte`s popular Classical Music Concert programme also offers a French flavour with soprano Louise Howlett and pianist Albert Combrink taking guests on a journey through the streets of Paris – from the Paris Opera of Bizet to the cafes of Cole Porter and the nightclubs of Piaf. Please visit http://www.la-motte.com/events/categories/concerts/ for more information and to book, please contact Angela at +27(0)21 876 8000 or [email protected].
  • Also visit the La Motte Farm Shop for a variety of confectionery, baguettes, croissants and beautiful French-inspired gift ideas.

Sunday, 12 July

  • Taste the range of award-winning La Motte wines and Rhone-inspired blends presented from La Motte’s welcoming tasting room with a special French theme.
  • Also visit the La Motte Farm Shop for a variety of confectionery, baguettes, croissants and beautiful French-inspired gift ideas.

 

 


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