An icon located in the heart of Franschhoek village, Le Quartier Français is a romantic 5* boutique hotel. With two fine dining restaurants; Protégé, a casual eatery, and Epice which offers a formal intimate experience. It also has the Everard Read (Franschhoek Art Gallery), and the Great Heart Wine Boutique.
The breathtakingly beautiful Franschhoek valley, Cape Winelands; is renowned as one of the world’s great food and wine destinations. Settled by the French Huguenots in 1688, it has retained its Gallic charm and character. At the heart of the valley is the romantic village of Franschhoek. Within easy driving distance from Franschhoek, one can enjoy the pristine beaches of the Cape, play a round of golf or experience some of the best land-based whale watching in Hermanus.
Le Quartier Français is the ideal base from which to explore the surrounding Winelands. You can simply walk into the village to discover its quaint charms. The extraordinary staff, luxuriously comfortable rooms and attention to detail ensure that this is the ultimate winelands destination.
Accommodation options vary at Le Quartier Français (LQF). In the main auberge, there are 15 x en-suite bedrooms surrounding the central courtyard garden and gated swimming pool. Each spacious room is individually decorated in vibrant colors and designer guild patterns and offers the comfort of home with delightful daily surprises. There are also two suites, each with its own walled garden, plunge pool, and child-friendly loft room.
LQF has responded to the growing demand for exclusive-use hotels and traveling families and groups with the Four Quarters Suites adjacent to the main auberge gardens. Here, 4 x sumptuous suites, overlooking a private paved courtyard and lap pool, entice discerning groups looking for fun-filled luxury. Each suite is brightly decorated with imaginative textures, fabrics, and colors and features all the latest mod-cons.
Rooms are equipped with premium technology and include:
WiFi access and high definition flatscreen television
Limited minibar and Nespresso machine in the room
Air conditioning and Underfloor heating
Wood-burning fireplace and heated towel rails
An electronic safe and hairdryer
Bathrobes and slippers
Voltage 220V – with built-in international adapter plugs and USB points
More information on the room types ↓
Auberge Room (x 7)
Individually styled with modern touches, these rooms are approximately 40m²/430ft² in size and boast extra spacious seating areas and spectacular views of either the central courtyard and its swimming pool or the surrounding mountains. These all feature en-suite bathrooms with both baths and walk-in showers and some have a sleeper couch for families traveling with children.
Auberge Room
Grande Room (x 6)
Each room is generously spacious at 50m²/538ft² in size. Situated on the first floor around the main hotel grounds, these rooms enjoy views of the main pool area and majestic Franschhoek mountains. Bathrooms are contemporary with modern fittings including underfloor heating.
Grande Room
Petite Garden Suite (x 6)
These suites are 45m² / 484ft² and 40m² / 430ft² in size and look out on their own secret corner garden. Luxurious en-suite bathrooms feature granite tops, walk-in showers, and double vanities.
Petite Garden Suite
Pool Suites (x 2)
At approximately 80m² / 861ft² in size, these suites have a walled garden and a private pool. They are perfect for honeymoon couples. Or a couple with a child, as they have a sleeper couch. One of the suites has a bath and a shower and the other a shower only.
Pool Suite
Four Quarters Suite (x 4)
Set around a private courtyard, each sumptuously decorated and generously proportioned suite is 110m² / 1 184ft² in size. They have a separate lounge, a walk-in dressing room, a full en-suite bathroom, and a super king-size bed. Plus a double sofa bed for children.
Four Quarter Suite lounge
Child Policy
A cot can be made available in any room for young children at Le Quartier Français. Up to 2 x kids 7 years and younger; can stay at no extra cost on a sofa bed in selected rooms. While 1 x child aged 8 – 12 sharing a room with two adults can stay on a sofa bed at no extra cost.
Children aged 13 and older, are considered adults and will require their own room. The appropriate cottage or room configuration will be suggested
The normal room rate applies when one child sharing with one adult
Dining at Le Quartier Français
Protégé is a casual-style eatery at Le Quartier Français under the guidance of celebrity chef Scot Kirton. Visitors looking for an informal eatery now have the perfect venue in Protégé, featuring stylish casual fare created by a series of talented young chefs headed by Zane. Asian, French, and Italian influences can be detected in the cuisine which includes the trendy small plates menu, ideal for sharing. Visitors can choose to dine al fresco or watch the chefs at work in the central show kitchen.
Protege Restaurant
A venture from the team behind La Colombe and other world class dining establishments, Épice is an intimate fine dining restaurant. Derived from the French word Épice meaning spice (and is pronounced eh-peace). It serves an array of delectably curated dishes. The flavor packed menu is inspired by the team’s culinary expedition to India. As well as memories of travels through Spain, Japan, Mexico, Denmark, and the US. And presented in a home-cooking style with a refined edge.
At the sister Franschhoek property; Leeu Estates, La Petite Colombe (sister restaurant to La Colombe in Constantia), offers a world class dining experience synonymous with this world renowned collective.
Wine Tasting at Le Quartier Francais
The Great Heart Wine Boutique re-enforces the notion of an ‘intimate’ and ‘personalized’ wine tasting with availability for a table that sits four guests at a time.
Great Heart Wines is a visionary, 100% staff-owned project initiated by Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines.
Le Quartier Français Accommodation Rates
Le Quartier Français Room Rates
1st September until 19th December 2025
20th December 2025 until 28th February 2026
1st March until 30th April 2026
Auberge
R12 500
R15 000
R12 500
Grande
R14 500
R16 500
R14 500
Petite Garden Suite
R17 500
R21 500
R17 500
Pool Suite and Four Quarters Suite
R25 500
R33 000
R25 500
Le Quartier Cottage (5 beds and a sofa bed)*
R42 500
R52 000
R42 500
Le Quartier Français Room Rates
1st May until August 2026
1st September until 19th December 2026
20th December 2026 until 28th February 2027
1st March until 30th April 2027
Auberge
R12 500
R13 500
R16 500
R13 500
Grande
R13 500
R15 500
R17 500
R15 500
Petite Garden Suite
R15 500
R18 500
R23 000
R18 500
Pool Suite and Four Quarters Suite
R19 550
R27 000
R35 000
R27 000
Le Quartier Cottage (5 beds and a sofa bed)*
R42 500
R57 500
R75 000
R57 500
* Le Quartier Cottage will be a 4 bedroomed cottage but this has been delayed so will update as and when further information is available.
Please use the above as a guide only.
A minimum 2 night stay from 20th December until 10th January each year
Rates include:
Breakfast including gratuity (from 7 am –11 am).
In-room Nespresso machine and tea facilities.
Unlimited Internet access.
All national phone calls.
Full service concierge.
Valet parking/secure limited parking area with secure street parking.
One complimentary wine tasting at the Great Heart Wine boutique at Le Quartier Francais per guest per stay
Complimentary scheduled shuttle service between Leeu Collection properties
15% VAT.
Access to Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates (treatments are subject to availability and for guests’ own account).
Access to the gym at Leeu Estates. Children 12 and under are not allowed. Teenagers 13 – 17 must be accompanied by a parent or an adult (18 and over).
Nature trails (river, mountain, and vineyard) at Leeu Estates.
Le Quartier Français Accommodation Special Offers
All offers exclude 20th December – 28th/29th February each year.
Three Night Indulge
Book 3 consecutive nights or more and receive an additional 15% off your accommodation rate. Valid until 30th April 2027
Le Quartier Français Honeymoon Offer
Stay a minimum 2 nights at your choice of Leeu Collection properties* and receive:
A bottle of chilled bubbly on arrival to toast to your forever.
A romantic turn down surprise on one evening during your stay.
Two 45 minute spa treatments at the Leeu Spa by Healing Earth (subject to availability).
An unforgettable escape for two hearts in love. Celebrate your new chapter in the heart of the Cape Winelands with our specially curated Honeymoon Special. Crafted for romance, relaxation, and quiet luxury.
A valid wedding certificate (dated within the last 6 months) is required to qualify.
Rates and offers at Le Quartier Français, a romantic boutique hotel is in the heart of Franschhoek, Cape Winelands; which is known for excellent wines and food
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