Epitome of all things French

Pasquier's original picnic was held in the Bois de Boulogne.

Pasquier's original picnic was held in the Bois de Boulogne.

Published Feb 24, 2014

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Cape Town - The epitome of all things French and fantastique, the highly anticipated Le Diner en Blanc International will unfold at a secret venue in the Mother City on April 5.

Founded 26 years ago in Paris by Francois Pasquier, the exceptionally elegant pique-nique chic has evolved into one of the world’s most sought-after social and culinary networks.

Pasquier’s original picnic was held in the Bois de Boulogne; his concept brilliantly simple: bring a friend, a delicious picnic dinner and your finest etiquette, and dress in white to recognise the other guests.

Fast track to 2014 and this epicurean phenomenon now extends to over 40 cities across five continents.

From the Louvre Pyramid to Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Le Diner en Blanc has played out in some of the most iconic global settings.

Placed at the top of The Guardian’s Holiday hotspots for 2014 and The New York Times’ 52 Places to go in 2014, Cape Town remains an exceptional destination.

“That delicious sense of anticipation that precedes each city’s venue announcement is a vital part of the Le Diner en Blanc ethos,” says Paris-based travel editor Ines Fragonard. “Cape Town offers some of the most incredible locations - Robben Island, Clifton Beach, the colourful spectacle of the Bo-Kaap - who knows where it will unfold?

“The city’s mix of hipness and history is unbeatable and guests are guaranteed to be awed by the secret venue.”

Themed ‘Secret in the City,’ two thousand lucky guests will be accepted to this inaugural Le Diner en Blanc event. The extraordinary evening has been meticulously planned by a combined team of South African and guest French organisers, and the protocol is simple: bring your (white) dancing shoes, a gourmet picnic and table decor to rival Versailles.

At a specified time, registrations will be opened on a ‘first come first served’ basis, payable immediately. The universal ticket price is U$40 (about R400).

Those who are successful will receive an email confirmation from Le Diner en Blanc and Paypal.

Visit http://capetown.dinerenblanc.info/register for more info and closing dates.

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