New reasons to escape to Grande Provence

Heritage package

The Heritage package offers a two night’s accommodation at the Owner’s Cottage with a bottle of Grande Provence wine, coffee and handmade nougat awaiting your arrival.

Your stay includes full day Franschhoek Heritage tour centred on cultural treasures. The tour starts off with a visit to the local Groendal community, a crèche visit and a trip to Die Teesakkie, a local Restaurant in Groendal to enjoy morning or afternoon tea in Auntie Ruth’s garden with a slice of her famous carrot cake. Next you will head off to Solms-Delta wine estate to explore the slave heritage of the area. Some of the cultural highlights include visiting prominent Franschhoek landmarks such as the Huguenot Memorial Museum and Monument as well as the Mandela Statue at the Drakenstein Correctional Service.

To complete this unforgettable experience expect to be treated to pre-dinner oysters and Grande Provence Méthode Cap Classique, followed by a delectable four-course Heritage Tasting dinner paired with Grande Provence flagship wines. The menu offers a wide selection of fresh, local ingredients expertly prepared with Chef Marvin Robyn’s own twist on South African heirloom recipes. Guests also get to explore a variety of wines paired with canapés during A Taste of Grande Provence followed by an á la carte lunch. Alternatively, opt for a tranquil country-style picnic beside the vines (weather permitting).

Wine Enthusiast Package

Whether you are a connoisseur or just love a good wine and would like to experience how it is made, the Wine Enthusiast  package is perfect for you. Relish in a three-night stay at the Owner’s Cottage with a bottle of Grande Provence wine, coffee and handmade nougat awaiting your arrival.

Wine lovers embark on a private cellar tour and a wine blending session with the winemaker sharing some of his secrets. To complete this unforgettable sensory experience, a three-course à la carte lunch is followed by an Angels Tears wine and nougat pairing. Dinner promises a more serious wine experience with a four-course flagship wine pairing menu and A Taste of Grande Provence, the ultimate wine and canapé pairing.

Your stay includes a half day guided winelands tour visiting three wine farms of your choice within the Franschhoek Valley. The tours includes a wine guide, transport and selected wine tastings.

This package also includes two tickets for the hop-on, hop-off Franschhoek Wine Tram for a leisurely tour of some of the valley’s finest vineyards. For the cherry on top, you can take home a bottle of the flagship wine, The Grande Provence, to remind you of your stay.

Adventure package

Adventurers can indulge in a two-night stay in The Owner’s Cottage with a bottle of Grande Provence wine, coffee and handmade nougat awaiting your arrival.

Nature lovers will be treated to a selection of tailor-made activities including a scooter ride through the beautiful nature reserve at Mont Rochelle and sight-seeing picturesque Franschhoek on an electric bicycle or e-bike. 

Discover the best panoramic views while on the zipline canopy tour in Elgin. The zipline takes you from one platform to the next along a series of steel cables set amongst magnificent natural surroundings, followed by two wine tastings in the Elgin Valley.

After these outdoor experiences, guests can enjoy a four-course Heritage Tasting dinner and a country-style gourmet picnic.

To book your stay call Tel: 021 876 8600 or e-mail reservations@grandeprovence.co.za.