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| Center of Akademie and De Wet Street, Franschhoek, 7690, Cape Winelands, South Africa |
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Contact: Elana Rheeder, E-mail: click here
Telephone: +27 (0)72 233-2600, Facsimile: +27 (0) 86 625-0325, Mobile: +27 (0)722 66-2844 |
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DESCRIPTION:
If you are visiting the picturesque Cape Winelands and need a base to explore the Cape Peninsula from - a place you can truly call your “home” - then look no further than Sorbonne Luxury Apartments in Franschoek, the gourmet capital of South Africa.
Sorbonne Luxury Apartments consists of a complex of 3 elegantly appointed 5-star self-catering apartments for distinguished guests who prefer privacy in a tranquil environment. The Sorbonne complex is in a secured environment, in a quite residential area, within walking distance of the town center. Once you are checked in at Sorbonne and your car is parked in your apartment’s garage or parking bay, feel free to stroll downtown and admire the many fascinating sites of Franschhoek. The owners and management of Sorbonne Luxury Apartment have gone through great detail to think of everything that you might need to make your stay in Franschhoek and relaxing and enjoyable one!
Accommodation
Each apartment can accommodate four people and has 2 double bedrooms; 2 bathrooms with heated towel rails and Hansgrohe taps; A single garage with an extra secured parking bay - washing machine and tumble drier; a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances; a living room with gas fireplace; 2 Plasma screen televisions with satellite connection and underfloor heating.
Each apartment is equipped with quality furniture, appliances, two televisions, linen and towels; tranquil colour schemes and tasteful interior decoration will make you feel at home; Sorbonne is enclosed by a security wall and electric gate; guests can either use the garages or on-site parking spaces for their vehicles.
Location & Attractions
Sorbonne is located in a quite residential area, within walking distance from the vibrant main street with loads of award winning restaurants, art galleries, shops. Besides Franschhoek’s beautiful wine route, the town is within a few minutes drive from beautiful golf courses, such as Pearl Valley and Boschenmeer, and plays host to wonderful festivals (such as the Bastille Festival, commemorating Franschhoek’s French heritage) during the year - not to be missed!
Franschhoek has at least three bottled mineral water producers - thanks to the majestic Franschhoek Mountains surrounding the village. Well-known brands include Chamonix, L'Aubade and La Vie de Luc. The village has medical doctors and health-care facilities. World-class private clinics and hospitals are within easy reach. |
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DIRECTIONS:
From the N1 Highway
From the N1 highway, follow the R45 in the direction of Franschhoek
As you enter Franschhoek, turn left into Uitkyk St
Turn right at the second street, Akademie St
Turn right at the following street, De Wet Street. (Sorbonne luxury apartments is located on the corner of De Wet Street and Akademie Street)
The entrance of Sorbonne is immediately on your right
FROM CAPE TOWN AIRPORT (45-MINUTE DRIVE)
Leave the airport and get onto the N2 highway towards Somerset West.
Exit at the Baden Powell Drive / Stellenbosch turnoff.
Turn left and continue for quite a distance (past Spier Wine Estate) until you get to a T-junction.
Turn right onto the dual road leading into Stellenbosch.
Continue along this road (Adam Tas Street) until you pass the railway station on your left.
Continue driving until you reach a yield sign leading to the left. Keep going left.
Continue straight on until you see a sign to the right which says "Franschhoek via Helshoogte Pass."
Follow the Helshoogte Pass (past Boschendal Estate) until you reach a T-junction.
Turn right at the T-junction and follow the road for about 15 km to reach Franschhoek.
FROM CAPE TOWN CENTRE (ABOUT AN HOUR'S DRIVE)
Take the N1 highway towards Paarl.
Continue for a quite a distance until you reach Exit 47 and a sign which says "R44 / R103 Stellenbosch, Klapmuts, Wellington." Turn right here.
Continue along this road for about 400 meters and, at the 4-way stop street, go straight over.
Continue until you see a sign which says "Franschhoek" and turn left here.
Continue for about 9 km until you reach a T-junction.
Turn right at the T-junction and follow the road to Franschhoek.
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