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Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant

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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  +27.218768800
Fax  +27.218763446
eMail  pierneef@la-motte.co.za
Internet  www.la0motte.com
Franschhoek
Large groups welcome  Child friendly  NO Wheelchair access
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WINE ROUTE:  Franschhoek
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The name of the restaurant was inspired by La Motte's admiration of artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886 - 1957). His creativity in portraying the beauty of the South African landscape and architecture is depicted by this restaurant's creativity in offering cuisine inspired by centuries of resourcefulness in cooking - a truly unique variety.

Amidst Pierneef's art as an added attraction, guests can enjoy culinary creations to which La Motte proudly refers as Cape Winelands Cuisine.

The unique food styles and diverse flavours that are served seamlessly together have been inspired by centuries in cooking, deliciously spiced by influences from all over the world. It is the result of inspirations, variations and improvisations, all forming the precious ingredients of Cape Winelands Cuisine - the traditional cooking of the region generally described as the Boland.

Head Chef du Cuisine, Chris Erasmus, well-known for his culinary expertise, will conjure up delicacies with the focus on home-made, home-style food with a very unique and distinctly La Motte flavour.

Painstaking planning, creative ideas and enthusiastic co-operation between a team appointed by Hein Koegelenberg - JJ Dempers Master Builders, Malherbe Rust Architects and Interior Decorator Christo Barnard - complemented by the artistic flair of Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg, have indeed endowed the restaurant with an exceptional appearance. The decor is Cape Dutch combined with a contemporary touch. French oak tables with a modern appearance harmonise beautifully with vases of hand-blown glass and hand-made balsamic vinegar and olive oil jars. The counter of the demonstration kitchen, too, is made of French oak logs, while mixing bowls have an exceptional look, with Pierneef linoleum cut decorations as warm lights. The immense chandeliers in the roof were inspired by cutlery that dates from the time of the Dutch East India Company.

The interior, with its fresh, natural, organic colours, blends beautifully with the external garden landscape. Italian easy-chairs outside, with designs inspired by Pierneef's trees, create a tranquil park ambiance in combination with tables "embracing" the imposing oak trees.

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opening hours
(please book beforehand)
For breakfast and lunch:
Tuesdays to Sundays

For dinner:
Thursdays to Saturdays

Please note that the Restaurant 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.