Art and Culture

Located in the heart of the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, surrounded by lush vineyards and rugged mountains, Grande Provence Wine Estate wears her 300 year history with dignity and is home to award winning wine, superb cuisine, fine art and 5 star accommodation. The Gallery is a leading location for contemporary South African art. Closely linked to The Gallery at Grande Provence, The Shop provides opportunity to purchase works by artists and crafts people all-year-round.

A beautiful chateau-style winery located in, the Martínez Bujanda family have roots in Rioja dating back to 1889, and have created a wine museum that explains the culture and techniques that have been used in Rioja over the past centuries. Finca Valpiedra also has a renowned private art collection, and has extensive facilities for holding exhibitions and other cultural events, from a traditional 19^th century cellar to modern.

On the banks of the Ebro River, in the beautiful town called Labastida, we shall find the wineries and vineyards of Marqués de Carrión. This perfect geographic situation, created a magical and attractive place to live the culture of wine. Our winery evokes a very avant-garde and modern style in total harmony with the traditional process of elaborate wine. The art, the culture of wine and the most advantage technology coexist in Marqués de Carrión.

Perched on the slopes of the magnificent Helshoogte mountain pass and surrounded by sweeping views across stunning vineyards and mountains towards Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. This prime location provides a sense of escape and privacy for the guests, while ten sumptuously decorated lodges, each with their own private plunge pool, invites complete relaxation in an idyllic setting. Here, guests can enjoy art and design, gourmet food, award-winning wines and a world-class Spa featuring a range of products and exclusive treatments.

It is Museum of the Grape and Wine, a conference centre and a wine bar, laying on a hill surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. The Museum offers a historical and scientific illustration of the wine making process with the laboratory of the senses, a new experience for adults and children where visitors can smell, feel, touch, see and hear about different aspects of wine and grapes. The conference facilities host big and small events and offer all kinds of equipment.