Guest House & Wine Farm
The unique location of La Providence Farm offers you a variety of ways to explore Franschhoek and the entire Cape region.
Restaurants
Franschhoek has become a Mecca for gourmets in recent years. More than 100 restaurants, including the best chefs in South Africa, are located in this small valley. Whether fine dining, experimental, modern cuisine or a simple snack, whether bistro in town or gourmet restaurant on a winery, in Franschhoek you will find the right thing for your taste.
La Providence's location allows you to reach the town centre on foot, where many of these restaurants, but also small galleries, boutiques, souvenir shops and bars are located.
Wineries
The Franschhoek area offers wine lovers one of the most beautiful wine-growing areas in the world and the best wines in South Africa. Visit idyllic wineries, small family businesses or spectacular large wine farms with old traditions reinterpreted
In the Franschhoek Valley and surroundings there is something for every taste. Whether doing it individually, with a personal tour guide or in a group, on the Wine tram, a Tuk Tuk, sporty with the mountain bike or on a horse, there are no limits to the possibilities for Winetasting. A very special tip: many wineries also offer the possibility to have a picnic.
Golf
The Winelands around Franschhoek offer you more than a dozen of the most beautiful golf courses in the world in about 45 minutes by car.
With the exceptional location of La Providence, you have the opportunity to play every day new fascinating places and combine relaxation, recreation and culinary highlights with each other.
The two nearest golf courses are: www.pearlvalley.co.za and www.paarlgolfclub.co.za
Mountain biking, horse riding and hiking
The Franschhoek Valley offers a variety of sporting activities. Explore the Franschhoek Mountains, its flora and fauna on one of the many wonderful mountain bike trails, or hiking trails with fantastic views over the entire valley. In the Mount Rochelle Nature Park there are several hiking trails starting from entry level to difficult, whether individually or professionally guided. Here all cyclists, horse lovers, Nordic walkers and hikers will have an inspiring day.
Day trips
La Providence's exceptional location offers you a wide range of opportunities for varied day trips. Explore the golden triangle of wine-growing with the charming neighbouring towns of Paarl and Stellenbosch. Capetown with its many sights is about 45 minutes away by car and is always worth a visit! And, of course, the Cape of Good Hope should not be missing from your Bucket List
Take the chance in the South African spring to go on a whale safari in Hermanus and observe whales with their young at close range. All destinations are about an hour by car from La Providence, so a longer stay with us will always be interesting.
