LA PETITE DAUPHINE
Accommodation Services in Franschhoek

La Petite Dauphine is a historical working fruit & wine farm with superior accommodation. All our bedrooms are en-suite with views over dams, sun kissed orchards, vineyards and the breathtaking Franschhoek mountains. Our suites are fully climate controlled, bathrooms have underfloor heating and bedrooms feature cosy fireplaces for those chilly winter nights. You will also find hairdryers, soft gowns, fluffy towels and all other amenities that will make your stay truly unforgettable. At La Petite Dauphine it is all about astounding scenery, luxurious comfort and absolute convenience. Escape the urban jungle for a superb country break where plum trees line farm lanes and vineyards yield bountiful harvests. La Petite Dauphine is an historical working fruit & wine farm with superior accommodation. Take a stroll with Professor Rust and learn about the heritage and the flora of the valley. Play golf at Pearl Valley, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course. Drop off the top of the pass and paraglide down to the village. Take a helicopter ride and see the valley from a different perspective. Take a tour round the new Berg River Dam (by appointment only). Hire a mountain bike and go cycling in the mountains surrounding the valley. Picnic at Boschendal, Dieu Donn, or alongside the river at Solms Delta. Walk the long walk to freedom, at Groot Drakenstein prison, from where Nelson Mandela was released. Visit Pniel, the town and monument of the first free slaves. If you’re a Huguenot descendant, trace your family tree. Stroll amongst an array of art shops, galleries and specialist stores that grace the village centre. Buy an indigenous plant at Pink Geranium nursery and support a greener life. See the largest collection of corkscrews in Africa at The Old Corkscrew. Discover the treasures tucked away in our antique shops. Visit Penchant and buy some of their unique handmade jewellery, made from natural crystals and semi-precious stones. Step out in style; quality hand-crafted leather footwear and accessories from Tsonga. Take a long, lingering kiss under the Huguenot Monument. Renew your vows in the chapel overlooking the lily-filled lake. Plan your perfect day under our flowering gum tree overlooking the pond, or under the 200 year-old oak trees, all while having breathtaking views of the Franschhoek Mountain as a backdrop. La Petite Dauphine’s well-appointed and luxurious interior décor reflect our tranquil setting and our spacious wedding function suites are elegant with lavish views of the stunning landscape from every perspective. We know that no two weddings can be compared and by listening to your ideas and working together we can turn your dreams into reality.