Le Quartier Francais
Romantic, art-forward Provençal auberge with serious food credentials. French-style décor — raffia headboards, colourful palettes, wood-burning fireplaces — but paired with contemporary South African art throughout. Feels like someone's well-appointed home, not a corporate hotel.
Book Épice well in advance — it's small, fills fast, and requires a deposit to secure
Why It Matters
One of Franschhoek's oldest five-star properties. Home to two La Colombe-affiliated restaurants — Protégé and Épice — plus the exclusive Great Heart Wine Boutique (a staff-owned wine project from Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines) and the adjacent Everard Read contemporary art gallery. Michelin Key recognition in 2025.
Le Quartier Français is a 25-room auberge-style boutique hotel right in the heart of Franschhoek village, part of the Leeu Collection alongside sister properties Leeu Estates and Leeu House. Rooms and suites sit around scented gardens and a 10-metre pool, framed by granite mountains, and the whole place leans heavily into dining — two serious restaurants under the La Colombe group operate on-site. It holds a Michelin Key (2025) and ranked 6th Best Hotel in Southern and Eastern Africa in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Auberge Room
From ZAR12,500 / nightThe entry-level rooms, but not small. Individually styled with modern touches and colourful palettes. Views look onto either the central courtyard/pool or the surrounding mountains. En-suite bathroom with both a bath and walk-in shower. Some have a sleeper couch for families.
King · 40 sqm
Four Quarters Suite
From ZAR19,550 / nightThe largest suites in the main hotel, set around a private courtyard. Sumptuously decorated with a separate lounge, walk-in dressing room, full en-suite bathroom, super king bed, and a double sofa bed for children. Feels closer to a mini-villa than a hotel room.
King · 110 sqm
Grande Room
From ZAR13,500 / nightA step up in size from the Auberge Room, sitting on the first floor of the main auberge building. Only accessible by stairs — worth flagging if mobility is a concern. Bathrooms have contemporary modern fittings including underfloor heating.
King · 50 sqmLe Quartier Cottage
From ZAR42,500 / nightA standalone four-bedroom cottage just alongside the main hotel. Two sitting areas, a dining room, and a 5.9-metre private swimming pool. Sleeps six. Interiors go big on colour and character — bold artworks throughout. This is the buy-out option for a small group or family who want full self-contained privacy while still accessing all hotel services.
King · 273 sqmPetite Garden Suite
From ZAR15,500 / nightThese suites look out onto their own private corner gardens — a real step up in privacy from the rooms. Bathrooms are luxurious with granite countertops, walk-in showers, and double vanities. Two size variants (45m² and 40m²) depending on the specific unit.
King · 45 sqm
Pool Suite
From ZAR19,550 / nightThe go-to for honeymooners and families alike. Each suite has a private walled garden with a secluded plunge pool — total seclusion within the hotel grounds. Both a bath and a shower in the en-suite, plus a sleeper couch. Sleeps up to four.
King · 80 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary bicycle hire for guests, subject to availability. Good for exploring the Franschhoek village and nearby estates.
River, mountain, and vineyard trails available at sister property Leeu Estates, a short shuttle ride from Le Quartier Français.
Contemporary art gallery directly adjacent to Le Quartier Français. Shows modern and contemporary works by southern African artists. The adjacent sculpture garden — the first of its kind in South Africa — features monumental sculptures interspersed with herbs and vegetables, fresh produce from which features on Leeu Collection restaurant menus.
Exclusive private dining in the intimate Founder's Cellar at Leeu Estates' Manor House. Accommodates up to 6 guests. Perfect for special occasions. Available exclusively to resident Leeu Collection guests.
The iconic hop-on hop-off wine tram runs from the village and loops through local wine estates. Not operated by the hotel, but easily accessible on foot from Le Quartier Français.
An exclusive, intimate wine tasting reserved for Le Quartier Français and Leeu House guests only. The boutique seats just four guests at a time. Great Heart Wines is a 100% staff-owned project initiated by Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines. Wines can also be purchased at the boutique. One complimentary tasting per guest per stay is included.
A complimentary wine tasting at Leeu Estates' Wine Studio per guest per stay. Access via the free inter-property shuttle.
Spacious gym with premium TechnoGym equipment at sister property Leeu Estates, exclusively for resident Leeu Collection guests. Open daily 07h00–19h00. Access via free inter-property shuttle.
Large-scale outdoor chess set in the hotel gardens.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Unlimited high-speed internet access throughout the property, included in the room rate.
Complimentary local/national phone calls included in the room rate.
Full breakfast served at Protégé daily from 07h00–10h30. In-room dining is also available for resident guests.
A selection of beverages available for purchase from the Honesty Bar.
Limited complimentary minibar stocked in each room, plus a Nespresso coffee machine.
Underfloor heating in bathrooms (Grande Room and select other categories). Wood-burning fireplaces in select rooms.
Air conditioning in all rooms and suites.
10-metre (33-foot) swimming pool set within the landscaped gardens. Poolside service available.
Laundry, dry cleaning, and pressing service available at additional cost.
Scheduled complimentary shuttle service between all Leeu Collection South Africa properties (Le Quartier Français, Leeu House, Leeu Estates). Gives access to spa, gym, wine tastings, and additional restaurants.
Complimentary on-site outdoor parking.
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