Le Quartier Francais

The 11 Auberge Rooms are all individually styled to create a unique setting. Each room is approximately 40 square metres, allowing for plenty of space and a comfy seating area gathered around the toasty fireplace. The living area includes a flatscreen TV so that guests can enjoy a lazy afternoon between activities, and a sleeper couch for families travelling with children.

The windows create a light and airy space with views over the courtyard and refreshing swimming pool, or the spectacular mountains. Each of the Auberge rooms includes a modern en-suite bathroom with a spacious tub, walk-in shower and a large sink.

The Grande Rooms are larger than the auberge rooms and look out over the pool area and the surrounding Franschhoek Mountains. They feature a more contemporary style, with patterned fabrics and elegant furnishings. The comfortable double bed is fitted with soft sheets, and the stylish bathroom includes modern fittings and underfloor heating.

The Petite Garden Suites are around the same size as the auberge rooms and include comfy double beds and a comfy armchair area around a small coffee table and cosy fireplace. The garden suites look out over their own secret corner garden, providing a tranquil and relaxing space for you to enjoy throughout your stay. The luxurious en-suite facilities include a walk-in shower and twin vanities with granite tops.

The spacious Pool Suites are ideal for couples on their honeymoon, or families. The suites include private walled gardens and a secluded pool area where guests can enjoy their own outdoor space and take a refreshing dip. The bedrooms consist of a large double bed with soft sheets and extra pillows.

There is also a small flatscreen TV and a desk/dressing table. The living space features plush armchairs for you to sink into and another TV. Sleeper couches are provided for guests with children. One of the suites has a bath and a shower and the other just includes a shower.

Each of the Four Quarter Suites is set around a private courtyard and features a large bedroom with a king-size bed and double sofa bed for children, a separate lounge with comfy armchairs, a sofa and a flatscreen TV, and a walk-in dressing room. The bedroom leads to an en-suite bathroom with twin vanities, a walk-in shower and a large bathtub with a view. Each suite is around 110 square metres, offering plenty of space for relaxing and settling in.

Protégé is a casual restaurant at Le Quartier Français, where guests can enjoy seasonal meals, freshly prepared by a team of chefs. At Protégé, young chefs are given the opportunity to showcase their talent. Guests can pick as many meals as they desire from the a la carte menu. Guests staying at Le Quartier Français can also enjoy breakfast here, which is included in their stay.

Epice comes from the French word for spice, and features a flavoursome menu inspired by international cuisine from the team’s trips to India, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Denmark and America. The intimate fine dining restaurant is run by head chef Charné Sampson, and offers a range of delicious and unique dishes to cater for every palette.

Guests can visit the other restaurants within the Leeu Collection and enjoy an incredible dining experience at the award-winning La Petite Colombe or enjoy classic French cuisine at Le chêne in the Manor House.

Guests can be transported to Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates, and enjoy a range of soothing treatments and holistic experiences while admiring the sweeping views of the vast vineyards. The expert therapists offer a tailor-made spa day with natural products by Healing Earth that are designed to relax and rejuvenate.

The spa also offers special treatments for children aged between 6 and 12 so that they can join in on the fun.

Indaba is a stunning meeting venue at Leeu Estates for Leeu Collection guests where they can view Leeu’s stunning art collection. The works create a cultural setting for a variety of functions, such as press briefings, seminars, business meetings, exhibitions and launches. Guests can also utilise the private terrace which offers sweeping views of the grounds.

Indaba is 140 square metres and has its own lift, boasts wireless audio and video conferencing equipment, as well as an 80-inch television screen and high-speed wi-fi.

All guests receive a complimentary wine tasting at the Wine Studio during their stay, which offers a unique and immersive experience where guests can learn about the process of handcrafting wine. The Wine Studio is at Leeu Estates, and transport between the properties is provided. The Mullineux & Leeu team will teach guests about the different wines and pairings.

There are three tutored tasting options to choose from, including Signature, Single Terroir and Leeu Passant. One Signature tasting session is included in your stay and booking is advised.

Guests can arrange for other activities with Leeu’s concierge such as bike tours, hiking in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, a trip to the Franschhoek Wine Tram, Franschhoek Motor Museum, visits to the Franschhoek Huguenot Monument, and various full-day and half-day wine tours.

The Leeu Collection established the Leeu Learning Centre, to serve as a safe space where younger people living in the Franschhoek valley can access free, quality online education and assistance with homework. By providing modern equipment and technology to aid with learning and professional support, children are able to develop their skills quickly and access a wealth of information online. Becoming more confident with computers is essential as the world’s workplace moves into a digital age, and by expanding their knowledge, the children at Leeu Learning Centre are able to broaden their career opportunities. Older students can also use computers for job and educational applications which are only available online.

The Leeu Learning Centre is open from 9 am until 7 pm each weekday, providing a quiet study space for children who may not have this at home. As well as modern computers, the centre also features printing and photocopying equipment, and a small library which is currently being expanded.

The Leeu Collection supports the Franschhoek-based Kusasa Project Early Learning Centre, a school that currently helps 120 children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The project aims to help children with their educational and personal development in the crucial early years, building the starting blocks for their education and helping to end the cycle of poverty.

‘We look to raise the quality of education in the community in order to develop literate, compassionate, respectful, communicative, imaginative, multi-lingual students who are well prepared to make a positive impact in the future. Using a “whole-child” approach, our teachers begin with the understanding that each child deserves to be healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged to reach their potential.’