Romance in the Winelands: Valentine’s Day in Franschhoek
Romance in the Winelands: Valentine’s Day in Franschhoek Romance has shifted. High-value travellers now choose intention over excess, privacy over spectacle and depth over display. La Petite Ferme answers that shift with a Valentine’s Day Franschhoek experience shaped by place, pace and restraint. A luxury Valentine’s getaway in Franschhoek unfolds through considered dining, vineyard-facing suites, […]
Why La Petite Ferme is the Perfect Choice for Tailored Events
Why La Petite Ferme is the Perfect Choice for Tailored Events At La Petite Ferme, we create intimate events shaped around people, birthdays, milestone dinners, team gatherings and special celebrations. Our calm location, genuine hospitality and boutique setting give you room to relax and enjoy the gift of time together. Here’s how our venue turns […]
Vineyard Suites at La Petite Ferme: A Retreat for the Soul
Vineyard Suites at La Petite Ferme: A Retreat for the Soul Our vineyard suites at La Petite Ferme bring together contemporary comfort, Cape heritage and the gentle rhythm of Franschhoek’s vineyards. This is a place to slow down, tune into nature and enjoy a space that feels beautifully your own. We share what makes these […]
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A Message of Gratitude From La Petite Ferme’s General Manager
A Message of Gratitude From La Petite Ferme’s General Manager La Petite Ferme wants to share our heartfelt gratitude for your support during 2025. This year, we welcomed our esteemed guests for unforgettable celebrations and cosy escapes in the Franschhoek Valley. Your continued support allows us to maintain the highest standards of fine dining and […]
Trade the Beach for the Vineyards This December
When the warmer months roll around, some people look forward to their seaside holidays in places like Salt Rock, Sea Point, and St Francis Bay. But if you are craving something a little more tranquil, a richer experience, and want to enjoy the fresh mountain air as you sip on award-winning wines, it may be […]
3 Award-Winning La Petite Ferme Wines You Need to Try
Situated on the lush slopes of the Franschhoek Pass, La Petite Ferme is often celebrated for crafting wines that embody the unique character of its mountain vineyards. With winemaker Wikus Pretorius at the helm, the estate continues to gain recognition and win awards on both local and international stages. In this article, we look at […]
Why Spring is the Best Time to Visit Franschhoek
You walk into your villa at La Petite Ferme just as dawn breaks, and the valley below hums with renewed life: birds calling, dew on fynbos, vines just starting to flush. Have you ever longed for a season where everything feels hopeful, fresh and beautifully poised? That’s Spring in Franschhoek, and it’s waiting for you! […]
How Our Baboon Rock Wines Are Helping Protect Chacma Baboons
Baboon Rock Wines Protect Chacma Baboons You take a slow sip of your wine, gaze across the vineyard at golden light dancing on fynbos leaves and somewhere on that land, a troop of Chacma baboons moves quietly through the vines. At La Petite Ferme, we believe you should never feel like an outsider here. You […]
La Petite Ferme Newsletter Spring/Summer Edition 2022
October 2022 – La Petite Ferme Newsletter – Spring/Summer Edition 2022 We love this time of the year in Franschhoek. The setting is captured splendidly in Victor Hugo’s poem, Printemps (Springtime). “Here are the long days, light, love, delirium!” he declares in the very first line. This is the theme for our latest newsletter. We’re […]