The Covid-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact all around the world: From health to economic, education and social development spaces. Right on our doorstep, in our neighbouring communities, the reality is that thousands of people are going to bed hungry at night. This is due to the loss of income and restricted access to regular feeding schemes at soup kitchens, Early Childhood Development Centres and schools. The Val de Vie Foundation is partnering with their Social Investment Managers, Valcare, and a host of other credible organisations, to help provide and pack thousands of vetted food parcels that will be [...]

REAL|life Oct 28, 2019 | Lifestyle SA’s Leading Lifestyle & Property Magazine Val de Vie Estate is one of the most spectacular wellness estates in the world. Surrounded by three awe-inspiring mountain ranges and vineyards of the verdant Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, Val de Vie Estate is one of the most spectacular wellness estates in the world. As the home of polo in South Africa, the sought-after luxury residential development has been ranked as the best of its kind, and the safest, in Africa. A mere 35-minute drive from Cape Town and the Cape Town International Airport, Val de Vie Estate is perfectly situated [...]

As our nights become longer and cooler weather sets in, we know that autumn has arrived. For the garden enthusiasts there are quite a few tasks on the ‘’to do’’ during this season of change.

Come and experience a truly world class estate with luxurious homes, award winning Rhone style wines, great family friendly dining at the Polo Club Restaurant and international polo.Life worth living:Visit:  www.valdevie.co.za

Download MapResidents get to explore 42kms of mountain bike trails within the safeguarded perimeter of the estate. From peaceful rides with neighbours to more extreme obstacles and pathways, the trails cater to families and MTB enthusiasts alike

The availability of good schooling is often a major factor in deciding where to buy your next home, and independent information about school results and fees is much more readily available than it used to be*.“Many schools now have their own web sites and social media pages too, where one can find out about the school’s history, culture, teaching staff, facilities and subjects and extramural activities offered,” says Gerhard Kotzé, MD of the RealNet estate agency group.“However, before opting for a particular school, parents still need to ensure that it will meet their expectations and their childrens' specific needs - [...]

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  Veuve Clicquot celebrates the summer season in style at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Series Invitational For the past ten years, Veuve Clicquot has brought its refined touch of art de vivre to the spirited world of polo for international visitors, celebrities and locals alike. This year Veuve Clicquot once again welcomed more than 1,000 polo enthusiasts to the picturesque Val de Vie Estate to celebrate a lively afternoon complete with fast-paced polo, ‘Parisian chic’ fashion, and of course Veuve Clicquot champagne. Veuve Clicquot has a shared heritage with polo, and the House has supported polo events around the [...]