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FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE FESTIVAL
A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM
17 & 18 JULY 2010
Make your way to Franschhoek, South Africa’s Gourmet Capital, over the weekend of the 17th and 18th of July, where locals and visitors will be celebrating the Valley’s centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual Bastille Festival.
The Franschhoek Wine Valley has throughout the years been linked with the pursuit of freedom, as the destination where the French Huguenots sought refuge from persecution. Aside from the European legacy, the connection with freedom is also evident in a local context with the Drakenstein Prison (formerly Victor Verster), the prison from which the iconic Nelson Mandela was released, situated between Franschhoek and Paarl. This year in particular will be more significant as it commemorates the 20th anniversary of Mr Mandela’s release from the exact prison.
And 2010 will without a doubt be a year of celebrations. Taking into account that South Africa will be winding down from the hype and festivities of World Cup 2010, what better way to paint the town red, white and blue and join in ‘A Celebration of Freedom’. Not forgetting, it’s the only time of the year you’ll be forgiven for wearing a beret.
The Food and Wine Marquee open from 12 noon until 5pm, is always the focal point which draws people to the hub of activity, where visitors can sample fine wines from some of Franschhoek’s award-winning wine estates and indulge in mouth-watering dishes created by the Valley’s highly acclaimed chefs. Sample a wide selection of cuisine, ranging from: oysters, sushi, local and French cheeses to charcuterie, hand-made chocolates and salmon trout from the area.
Not to be missed is the festival’s comprehensive sporting element featuring the usual, popular traditions and activities of: boules, Franschhoek minstrel parade, kiddies’ soccer, a barrel-rolling contest and a fun run. A farmers’ market, craft market stalls, musicians and children’s activities are also included in the line up of festival celebrations. For those wanting to appreciate French heritage in comfort, the Screening Room at Le Quartier Français will be screening French movies throughout the weekend.
Known throughout the world for its fine cuisine, Franschhoek’s award-winning restaurants will also be offering special menus exclusively prepared for this annual Festival.
So, with something for everyone, make a weekend of your visit, taking full advantage of the many Bastille accommodation packages on offer. Come celebrate the universal triumph of freedom. C’est la vie!
COST
An R100.00 per person entrance fee allows you access to the Food and Wine Marquee, which includes a tasting glass and a complimentary booklet containing 5 tasting coupons. Thereafter all tastings will be charged on consumption.
BOOKINGS
Tickets can be purchased through www.webtickets.co.za, but hurry as tickets are limited. Once the marquee is full no further patrons will be admitted.
ENQUIRIES
Darielle Robertson
Events Manager
Franschhoek Wine Valley Tourist Association
Tel: 021 876 2861
Email: events@franschhoek.org.za
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Welcome to the home of BIRDMEN PARAGLIDING.
Birdmen Paragliding is a great source for paragliding in Cape Town and the surrounding areas. Birdmen Paragliding is based in the Northern suburbs of Cape Town and is owned and run by Barry Pedersen.
Birdmen Paragliding offers Paragliding Training Courses, Introductory days, Tandem Paragliding, Powered Paragliding Instruction, Powered Paragliding Tandems, daily guiding for foreign pilots and paragliding tours.
So, if you have ever wanted to learn how to paraglide, or have the need to experience a tandem flight, or would like to safely fly Cape Town and surrounding area — there is no better way to do it than with Barry and Birdmen Paragliding
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Bay Charters is primarily an inbound tour operator specializing in Private Boat Charters, Dive Packages and Tours. Our focus is aimed at providing fun filled activities for families and friends touring our beautiful coastline, stretching from False Bay to the Atlantic seaboard. Whether it is a romantic sunset cruise, sailing experience, extreme diving, or big game fishing, Bay Charters can fulfill your needs in making your South African adventure unforgettable!
FALSE BAY SEAL ISLAND & BOULDERS BEACH PENGUIN TOUR
- Activities: snorkel, swim & fishing
- from R350pp
Sunset Cruise
Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise from Hout Bay, taking in the sights of Seal Island and the Sentinel passing Chapman’s Peak, one of South Africa’s most spectacular marine drives in the world. This cruise takes us to Noordhoek’s Long Beach that stretches 8 kms from Chapman’s Peak to Kommetjie lighthouse. The lighthouse is the tallest iron tower on the South African Coastline; its tower stands 100 feet from the base to its balcony. While taking in this beautiful sight we invite you to enjoy a glass of “bubbly” and cold snacks as the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean.
Suba Diving
Bay Charters invites you to Dive-In-Style aboard Satisfaction our 31 ft Bayliner Sunbridge, where snacks, refreshments and on-board entertainment are offered while enjoying your dive experience. Launching Daily from Hout Bay.
Included in Bay Charters fleet is a 7.6m Mako semi-rigid boat launching from Millers Point and Hout Bay, for those who wish to dive both oceans.
Fishing
Enjoy bottom fishing and trawling around Llandudno and Camps Bay in style! Snacks, refreshments and tackle included. Guys bring the wives to take advantage of Camps Bay while you try your hand at the �fishing thing�.
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Backpacking in Cape Town – Probably the biggest attraction for backpackers is that it’s damn cheap – South Africa is still a bargain. This is a boon for those travellers who want an active holiday. Over the past few years, Cape Town has established itself as an adrenalin junkie’s paradise but it’s not just the cost that attracts visitors. The fact that the activities are relatively concentrated means you can mountain bike in the morning, scuba dive in the afternoon and kayak through seal colonies as the sun goes down.
Cape Town has more backpackers hostels than any other city worldwide.
The bas bus was designed for the independent travellers – a unique hop-on/hop-off, door-to-door, bus service between the backpacking hostels around Southern Africa. Simply buy one ticket to your final destination and you can get on and off as many times as you want, wherever you want, with no time limit.
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