From Cape Town, take the N1 National Road and take exit
47 to Franschhoek / Klapmuts.
Follow the signs to Franschhoek via Simondium on the R45.
It takes about 45 minutes
to drive to Franschhoek from Cape Town - and Franschhoek
has the added advantage of being centrally situated, wherever
you are coming from.
Entering
the village from Cape Town, Follow the main road through
the village, turn left into La Rochelle street (Absa Bank
is on the corner), at the stop street, turn right and we
are 50 metres up on the left.
Entering
the village from Franschhoek Pass, drive along the main
road untill you see the ABSA BANK on the right hand side,
turn right into La Rochelle street, at the stop street,
turn right and we are 50 metres up on the left.
"
La Fontaine has homely, comfortable rooms in a lovely
large old house and charming hosts - certainly one of the picks
in town "
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" One of the finest
guesthouses in Franschhoek, set in a Victorian House near the village
centre, elegant decor with antiques and fine wooden floors, some
rooms set in garden around pool with tasteful ethnic decor. Friendly,
efficient and a beautiful place to stay. Highly recommended"
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HANDBOOK 2009 (9TH EDITION)
2007/2008/2009/2010: Finalist:
AA Travel Guide Accommodation Award
2008: Steady Star Award: AA Travel Guides Accommodation
Awards Programme