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The La Motte Museum

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  La Motte
Phone +27.218768000
Fax +27.218763446
eMail cellar@la-motte.co.za
URL www.la-motte.com
Address P.O. Box 685
Franschhoek
7690
South Africa

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Phone  +27 21 876-3119
Fax  +27 21 876-3446
eMail  cellar@la-motte.co.za
Internet  www.la-motte.com
Franschhoek
Large groups welcome  Child friendly  NO Wheelchair access
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WINE ROUTE:  Franschhoek
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This museum offers a stimulating cultural-historical experience, with displays depicting aspects of the Rupert family, focusing on Dr. Anton and Mrs. Huberte Rupert and the musical career of Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg. Also featured, is the the history of La Motte and its buildings, with a brief review of Cape Dutch architecture, supported by photographs from that era.

The largest room in the museum is dedicated to the life and art of one of South Africa's greatest masters, Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, including a display of part of the family collection previously owned by Pierneef's daughter, Marita. A selection of works by other South African artists can also be seen.

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 09h00 - 17h00.

Please note that the Museum is closed on Mondays

A Stroll through La Motte's History

The La Motte Historic Walk offers an interesting and educational 45 minutes outdoor excursion, conducted by a well-informed host sharing fascinating facts about the estate and its colourful history. Introducing the estates four national monuments which include a working Water Mill, the walk is concluded with a tasting of the speciality breads as baked from the Water Mill’s flour. With the Franschhoek mountains as a backdrop, it is a relaxing, truly unforgettable experience!

For enquiries and bookings, contact Ingrid Maritz from the
La Motte Museum at 021.8768850. The Historic Walks takes place on Wednesday mornings at 10h00 at a cost of R30.
Please note that bookings are essential.

LA MOTTE MUSEUM’S EXCITING NEW MODERN EXHIBITION

The La Motte Museum has introduced a very exciting exhibition of modern French tapestries and ceramics by French artist Jean Lurçat (1892 - 1966), who spear-headed the movement to reinstate tapestry as an art form in France. With well-known tapestries such as Porto Alegre, La Sonata, Coq and Les mouttes to name a few as well as some of Lurçat's beautiful ceramic works, this flamboyant exhibition complements the architecture of the museum and will enchant art-lovers.
 
opening hours
Tuesdays to Sundays
09h00 - 17h00

Please note that the Museum is closed on Mondays
 
directions
Directions to La Motte

From Cape Town along the N1
Follow the N1 direction Paarl. Turn left at the Klapmuts turn-off and immediately right into the R44 direction Stellenbosch. Approximately 500m after the stop in Klapmuts, take the Simondium turn-off and follow the Klapmuts/Simondum Road which leads to the R45. Turn right into the R45. La Motte lies on the left just before Franschhoek.

From Cape Town along the N2
Follow the N2, direction Strand/Somerset West. turn left at the Stellenbosch R44 turn-off and follow direction to Stellenbosch (approx. 15km). From here, follow directions to Franschhoek along the R310 which leads to the R45. Turn right into the R45. La Motte lies on the left just before Franschhoek.

From Cape Town International Airport
Follow directions from Cape Town along the N2 above.

From Huguenot Tunnel
Follow the N1 direction Cape Town. After approximately 7km, turn left into the R301 (previously R303) which leads to the R45. Turn left into the R45. La Motte lies on the left just before Franschhoek.

From Sir Lowry's Pass
Follow the N2, direction Strand/Somerset West. After Somerset West, turn left at the Stellenbosch R44 turn-off and follow directions to Stellenbosch (approx. 15km).

Click here to download a map and directions to the estate.