On the slopes of the Franschhoek Pass, amidst sweeping tracts of fynbos, lies the exclusive village of L'ermitage set within the secure grounds of the prestigious Fransche Hoek Estate, nestled between Chamonix and Haute Cabriere.Here you will find the stately 5 Star Chateau Du Pré and 10 charming private villas and 6 suites, all of which promise guests a warm welcome and a wonderful stay. Within the village is also the fine-dining Sixteen-88 restaurant, and for picnics or home entertainment, you’ll be spoilt for choice at L’ermitage’s own sumptuous delicatessen. L’ermit

On the slopes of the Franschhoek Pass, amidst sweeping tracts of fynbos, lies the exclusive village of L'ermitage set within the secure grounds of the prestigious Fransche Hoek Estate, nestled between Chamonix and Haute Cabriere.

Here you will find the stately 5 Star Chateau Du Pré and 10 charming private villas and 6 suites, all of which promise guests a warm welcome and a wonderful stay. Within the village is also the fine-dining Sixteen-88 restaurant, and for picnics or home entertainment, you’ll be spoilt for choice at L’ermitage’s own sumptuous delicatessen.

L’ermitage is a guest-focused village paying tribute to the French Huguenots who settled in this valley some 300 years ago. A sense of old-fashioned community abounds in this aptly named sanctuary offering weary city-dwellers the tranquillity and relaxed atmosphere of a select residential estate.

Here residents stroll the cobbled streets, meeting neighbours and friends for coffee or a chat without the rush of deadlines or the press of time. And yet in the midst of this courteous and kindly lifestyle are superior modern amenities and the unparalleled lifestyle you would expect in this, the food and wine capital of South Africa.