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The La Motte Farm Shop

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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  +27.218768000
Fax  +27.218763446
eMail  cellar@la-motte.co.za
Internet  www.la-motte.com
Franschhoek
Large groups welcome  Child friendly  NO Wheelchair access
  WEEK  SAT  SUN
WINE ROUTE:  Franschhoek
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From a distance, the irresistible flavour of fresh, farm-baked bread will lure visitors to this country-style shop. The selection includes a so-called Ouma's Bread, a Shiraz Loaf, Potato, Barley and Thyme Loaf, Fruited Rye and even a pot bread with sheep's fat. A gluten-free alternative is also on offer. Shoppers are reminded that not the full selection will be available daily.

The shop also offers an array of take-home reminders of La Motte. These include a range of art products designed and created especially for this shop. As far as possible, these items are made from South African raw material, or manufactured locally. Works by South African artists, such as Pierneef, were used as motifs. Among the artists are three of South Africa's most promising young ceramic and porcelain potters. Items with a close La Motte "connection" include Hanneli Rupert CD's, a fabric print of an original Deed of Sale of La Motte and botanical sketches of flower species grown on the farm.

Stationery and cards printed in the old-fashioned letter press style feature exceptionally beautiful prints of Pierneef's work. Printing was done by a small family business still in possession of antique letter presses. Functional woodwork items include bread boards and salt cellars made from recyclable barrels. The list continues, with hand-carved bread knives, art books, aprons and bio-degradable plant containers. In season, disas and lavendine, grown on the farm, can be purchased. On the stoep or in the garden, visitors can relax, enjoying a cup of tea or coffee with home-baked delights.

This shop offers the perfect round-up of a visit to La Motte.
 
opening hours
Tuesdays to Sundays
09h00 - 17h00
 
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).

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