With lots to see, do and enjoy for the whole family, make a
memorable weekend of your visit and take advantage of the special
Bastille packages offered by a plethora of hotels and guest houses, many
of which include a complimentary bottle of Franschhoek wine. The theme
of heavenly cuisine and fine wines is the order of the day and threaded
throughout the Festival. Enjoy this gastronomic affair in style, as
chefs and winemakers showcase Franschhoek’s crème de la crème.
Award-winning restaurants are composing special menus exclusive to
Bastille.
The Bastille Food and Wine Marquee is the focal point, drawing
people to the hub of activity and fervour, as well-loved wineries and
esteemed chefs parade their talents at colourful, vibrant stalls,
offering delicious fare from: oysters, sushi, local and French cheeses
to charcuterie, hand-made chocolates and salmon trout from the valley,
complemented by Franschhoek’s fine wines.
However, culinary indulgence is far from all this annual celebration
has to offer. Frequent all the galleries, boutiques, crafts shops and
food emporiums, dressed up to the nines and draped in French apparel.
Amble along the charming aisles and weave in and out of the alcoves,
delighting your senses.
Come along and paint the town red and blue, with entertainment
ranging from a French Film Festival at Le Quartier’s Screening Room, to
boules, a chefs and waiters race, street soccer, a barrel-rolling
contest and fly-fishing competitions. Guests can jive to the tunes of
musicians while shopping up a storm at the market stalls and drinking in
the wine, food and atmosphere. While a wide variety of children’s
activities promise to keep your little ones amused for hours.
So, with something for everyone, come celebrate this universal,
colourful appreciation of French heritage, history and culture. C’est la
vie!