Staying at La Clé Lodge will put you right in the centre of Franschhoek, a gorgeous Cape Winelands town filled with cafés, boutiques and local restaurants.
A Taste of Franschhoek
As La Clé Lodge is managed by Melanie and Scott Shepherd – two highly experienced chefs, you can expect inspired menus, hearty home-style meals and finer dining options. Join them to experience the lifestyle of Franschhoek and that traditional South African hospitality. The cuisine is dynamic and fresh, from local-style 'braais' to colourful breakfast tables, picnics, intimate dining settings and special Chef's Table dinners.
Hop on the Wine Tram
There’s no better way to get around Franschhoek's most popular and distinguished wine farms than hopping on the incredible Franschhoek Wine Tram. This hop-on, hop-off wine tram experience will have you weaving your way through breath-taking vineyards with the promise of wine tastings and cellar tours around every turn. Enjoy delicious pairings and exquisite surrounds plus a variety of award-winning vintages along several wine routes.
Exploring Franschhoek
There's plenty to keep you occupied in Franschhoek, and not just in the realm of food and wine. Don your hiking shoes and set out exploring the mountains and backcountry. There is a plethora of modes by which to travel in this area, be it biking, hiking, climbing and even horseback riding, to name a few. La Clé is only a short and easy stroll to the sidewalk cafes, restaurants and boutiques in Franschhoek town. If you're there on a Saturday, make a stop at the local market, too.
For Chocolate Lovers
Love chocolate? Be sure to make a stop at Franschhoek’s Huguenot Fine Chocolates. This boutique chocolatier offers a range of hand-crafted Belgian chocolate and is run by two Belgian chocolatiers. Sample their delectable chocolate infused with local flavours like Amarula, Pinotage or Rooibos and honey, and you won’t be disappointed! Their Chocolate Experience is a half-hour programme of tastings, demonstrations and chocolate history guaranteed to tempt you to snap up nearly every chocolate in the store.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
As the town has a flourishing French history, stop by the Huguenot Monument dating from the 1940s located at the end of the main street. It commemorates the Huguenot immigrants who fled France in the 1600s, essentially making Franschhoek their new home. Adjacent to the monument is a museum that explores the settlers’ fascinating history with exhibits featuring historic tools they once used in wine-making.
