Marianne Wine Estate is situated at the foothill of the Simonsberg outside the town of Stellenbosch. We are glad and proud to welcome you for a unique wine experience in a superb environment. Share our passion of wine and fall in love with everything that we and South Africa have to offer.

Stay in our spacious, comfortable African-styled apartments, surrounded by citrus orchards and vineyards or in our comfortable Manor house. The scenic swimming pool area with braai facilities is for the exclusive use of our guests. Experience the Cape lifestyle on a working wine farm in Stellenbosch. Taste our wine and discover our French savoir-faire.

Enjoy scenic walks, laze at the swimming pool, taste the estate wines on large terraces with picture-postcard views of Table Mountain and enjoy regional South African cuisine in our waterside restaurant - Olivello - among the vines - open Wednesday - Sunday. The farm is the perfect spot to view spectacular Table Mountain while enjoying a glass of Marianne wine.

Marianne, a national emblem of France, is a personification of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity (Brotherhood). The symbol of "Marianne" has very ancient origins. On her head, Marianne wears a special cap. This cap is called a "Phrygian cap" and was worn by freed slaves during the Roman era. It showed that they were Roman citizens and free.

During the French Revolution in 1789, the figure of a woman dressed as a warrior wearing the "Cap of Liberty" came to symbolize the idea that freedom was worth fighting for. People suggested that as this symbol represented the freedom of the common people, it should bear the name most given to women of the common people - Marie-Anne. This later became "Marianne". Her statue holds place of honor in town halls and law courts. She symbolizes the "Triumph of the Republic".