The French as a nation have some magnificent traditions and in many ways have perfected the art of good living incorporating excellent food, fine wine, art, literature and sport into their daily living. In honour of their national holiday, Bastille Day, which takes place today the 14th July, we share how you can access the finest French- style cultures on the Cape Point Route.
Wine – an age old French classic. Wine is alive and well on the Cape Point Route with specialist wine stores in HoutBay, Noordhoek, Glencairn and KalkBay. Manuka wine boutique at Noordhoek Farm Village is open 7 days a week. The wine shop at Mariners Wharf is also open on a Sunday and they have a vast collection that is stored alphabetically!
La Vallée Deli and wine shop in Glencairn has a comprehensive wine cellar and a deli to make the French proud. Croissants and breads, cheeses and homemade produce are begging to be bought and savoured in true French tradition. The well known Olympic Bakery is another great spot to pick up French type breads or try the Food Barn at Noordhoek Farm Village and the Meeting Place in Simon’s Town for great deli options. For cheese – head for the Cheesery at Imhoff Farm in Kommetjie!
For sit-down dining, The Foodbarn at Noordhoek Farm Village specializes in French cuisine. The Two Oceans Restaurant in the Cape Point Nature reserve offers superb fare and an almost unbeatable view. Fish Hoek Galley offers some of the best Seafood platters on the south side of the equator – the French can do escargot but the Galley can do it all.
So celebrate Bastille Day on the Cape Point Route – you don’t have to be French to enjoy the crème de le crème of the region, and you can have loads of fun trying! For more information on Joie de vive on the Cape Peninsula – call 021 782 9356 or visit the website: www.capepointroute.co.za
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