Celebrating Bastille Day, Gourmet Food and Wine in Franschhoek, South Africa

The town of Franschhoek (South Africa) celebrates the French National Holiday with a Bastille Festival.

The calendar includes a French Film Festival starting July 13, a Chef Race,  Pêtanque and a Barrel Rolling competitions plus the Bastille Ball are the highlights of the 14, Fly Fishing is on the menu on the 15.

Some local residents even drape their homes in red, white and blue and take to wearing the traditional beret.

For all those (including myself) who have never set foot in South Africa, Franschhoek is called the Gourmet Capital of the country so expect to find a lot of food and wine during the festivities.

Also on Bastille Day: No Guillotine, Pastis, Pate, Patisserie