We were invited to sample the picnic at Grand
Provence. Sadly, it was on a very stormy day which developed later into a full
blown disaster in many areas of the Cape
So, cleverly, they arranged for us to have our
picnic in the private dining area of The Jonkershuis
A view from the courtyard
A huge open ceiling in the now restored historic
building with very clever bottle chandeliers and soft furnishings
Our alternative ‘picnic’ prepared for us by chef Darren
Badenhorst, set up for us in front of a very welcome roaring fire
Beautiful views from every window
The excitement is always opening the basket and
finding the treats that have been provided
They were: a loaf of fresh bread, an Angelot cheese,
some chorizo and, in the 4 small pots: candied olives, cream cheese, a good
basil pesto and a cream cheese and candied olive spread, a bottle of Grand
Provence’s very crisp and dry Sauvignon Blanc, bottles of still and sparkling
water and two slices of French chocolate cake.
This basket costs R420 for two. A
basket for 2 adults and two children costs R620. Picnic baskets are available
only by booking 24 hours in advance. Phone: 021 876 8600
We set the picnic up for the photographs
and then sat down to enjoy it.
Wonderful sculptures on the lawn of Grand
Provence...
...and there is an art gallery to visit
and the
tasting room and the restaurant
As we left at 2.30 the storm arrived. We
managed to get home without any problem. Franschhoek was not so lucky.
© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus
2013
