Experience La Residence

La Residence has perfected the balance between luxury and comfort and there can be few more romantic destinations in the world than the Franschhoek Valley, making it one of the Cape’s most sought-after places to celebrate special occasions.

In the heart of South Africa’s wine country, the experience at La Residence is focused on fine wine and cuisine that speaks in bold flavours using simple ingredients that are home-sourced and nurtured from seed or sprout.

La Residence is set on a beautiful private estate in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, elegantly positioned among orchards and vineyards that produce a small selection of passion-infused wines grown and against a backdrop of magnificent mountains.

Whether you’d like a lazy pedal through the village or a strenuous hike up Mont Rochelle, La Residence is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty to tour on foot, by bike, or to take in from one of the nearby golfing greens.

Taste the iconic wines of the Cape in the comfort of La Residence. Either be guided by our suggestions or compile your own tasting menu from our comprehensive wine list including our estate wines and other distinguished South African wines.

Take pleasure in indulging in sweet and savoury treats made well. So well that they’ve made a name for themselves in the foodie community at La Residence. Afternoon Tea has become one of our most favoured food experiences at the hotel.

A passion for cars runs deep in the veins, and serious car collectors and admirers travel far and wide to watch these carefully crafted pieces of machinery on the track and on a showroom floor. Franschhoek’s Motor Museum is a must for any car enthusiast.

A helicopter tour over the mountain ridges and swathes of vineyards reveals the undulating valleys that give rise to some of the world’s most respected wine. Franschhoek from the air is breathtaking, and when you take off and land in the luxury of La Residence, it’s an experience not to be forgotten.

Franschhoek is a blissfully family-friendly destination in the Cape, with plenty of space outdoors to roam and a host of restaurants, shops, and adventure activities that children will enjoy. La Residence has curated a list of the best recommended family activities in the area.

Don’t miss an opportunity to drift further afield and appreciate the biodiversity of the Cape. There are a host of exciting excursions that will take you on a journey to the coast and to the city centre, where Table Mountain offers a welcome hello.

Franschhoek is the cultural hub of the Cape Winelands, and is loaded with South African art and history. From modern artists and local creators to classic painters and sculptors inspired by the area, there are galleries to explore up every street.

The Spa Treatment Room at La Residence encourages you to indulge in an array of pampering, luxurious, and truly indulgent spa treatments in the tranquil, air-conditioned double treatment room at the hotel.