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| 1fine once Protea gold coin |
During the
centenary a variety of memorabilia was on sale, inter alia a map of
France showing the origins of the Huguenot families of the Cape.
There was
also a map of the south-western Cape showing the farms allocated to the
Huguenots. Unfortunately the detail on these maps display too small on the ‘blog’ to be of
value as a reference. For interest sake, however, a copy of the
title deed of the farm allocated to Charles Marais is shown - 'Le Plessis Marle' has been named after the home town
of Charles.
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| Tie with Huguenot Cross |
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Copy of the
title deed of the farm Le Plessis Marle of 60 morgen Rynland-measure (51.4ha) near
Simondium, allocated to Charles Marais. It was issued on behalf of governor Simon
van der Stel "en zynen Raden" (and Council), signed by secretary J G
de Grevenbroek.
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The farm name
has since been changed to Plaisir de Merle. Stellenbosch Farmer’s Winery (SFW,
now Distell) acquired the farm in 1964 – in view is the main entrance as in
1988
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| Gateway to Plaisir de Merle today |
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