Franschhoek Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa

Tatler Travel 2005 – Rated as World’s Best Small Hotel

Le Quartier Français is ideal for anyone who enjoys the winelands, fine dining and superb service. Resting in the French Huguenot village of Franschhoek, in the heart of the Cape winelands, this privately owned and managed Auberge has 15 en-suite bedrooms and 2 suites – each with their own private pool – and a private library overlooking a central garden courtyard and swimming pool.

Fine dining at le Quartier is defined by the Tasting Room, a dinner-only restaurant offering a four, six or eight course dining experience of exquisitely presented culinary delights from a constantly evolving menu. The eight-course extravaganza also provides a different wine to compliment each course.

iCi is a relaxed, café-style restaurant providing lunch, casual dinners and anything in between. It flows from the street-side terrace through the new, spacious interior decorated in a chic, yet delightfully unbuttoned way to an outdoor fireplace in the garden. The food is casual and uncomplicated, teamed with a wine list that extends from award-winning wines to trendy local creations.

The Screening Room is an intimate cinematic theatre experience with the style and decadence of halcyon days gone by. Enjoy celebrated classics from the comfort of one of twenty four arm chairs or indulge in ‘couch time’, drink in hand. With state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and great eats from iCi it is an ideal venue for private celebrations and product launches.

Four Quarters is the latest addition to Le Quartier Français, having opened in December 2005. This four-bedroom villa in the grounds of the auberge has a private lounge, swimming pool and butler, and is ideal for families or groups of friends. Decorated in characteristically funky bold designs, Four Quarters is the place to be seen for 2007.

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