Le Paradis Penthouse is a luxury, self-catering apartment for the discerning guest. All the living areas offer spectacular ocean views of Walker Bay. It is perfectly situated in the heart of Hermanus, and within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Le Paradis Penthouse beckons you to sit back, relax and enjoy watching the whales frolicking in the cool atlantic waters from the comfort of the patio.
The penthouse offers two bedrooms with full en-suite bathrooms. The main bedroom has beautiful sea views, and both bedrooms are fitted with queen size beds.
The penthouse has a large patio with dining and lounge areas. The fully equipped kitchen is ideally designed for the entertaining.
Hermanus is one of the twelve best whale viewing sites in the world, and because of the setting it's ideal for land based whale watching.
From June till the end of November there are Southern Right whales in the bay and a walk along beautiful 15 kilometer stretch of cliff path will be all you need to understand why that claim has been registered.
The paths are literally right on Le Paradis Penthouse's doorstep. They wind their way along the magnificent shoreline along the rocky outcrops.
The best time to view whales is from August to the end of October, when you are guaranteed spectacular displays. The whales calve in August and September, and the population peaks in October.
There are numerous whale watching cruise operators that depart from the harbour in Hermanus and also from Kleinbaai harbour.
Each year a traditional Whale Festival is held. Prior to this a "Kalfie Fees" (Calf Festival) is held to welcome the first whales to Walker Bay. Each festival is host to craft, food stalls, drama productions and live local bands. These are occasions not to be missed.
Other popular tourist attractions include the visiting the Old Harbour and Whale Museum, enjoying the stretches of beautiful white beaches, visiting the market place, trying local wines at the various wine estates, visiting world famous floral reserves or partaking in the abundance of water-sports, such as yachting, surfing, fishing and scuba diving.
There are many fantastic beaches in and around Hermanus, all with in a 10 minute drive away from Le Paradis Penthouse.
The Fernkloof Nature Reserve is just down the main road. It is one of the richest floral kingdoms in the world, with a glorious flower show each September.
Hermanus sports a challenging 27 hole golf course.The Arabella Golf Course in South Africa is ranked by Complete Golfer magazine as the number one golf course in the Western Cape.
The Old Harbour Museum includes an open-air museum with boats, old sea wall, brine tanks as well as an indoor museum. An indoor exhibition on whales provides interesting information on the southern right whales.
Near Hermanus you will find the dunes of Betty’s Bay. Sandboarding is like snowboarding but on sand instead of snow – and in your shorts and t-shirt with the sun in your face!
The area between Kraal Rock in Walker Bay and Rietfontein in Hermanus boasts an impressive array of sponges, hard and soft corals and fish species, as well as large numbers of crayfish and perlemoen.
Hermanus has a variety of beautiful walks that is sure to suit your requirements.
Hermanus is one of the twelve best whale viewing sites in the world.
Cage diving with great white sharks in the aptly named "Shark Alley", near the fishing village of Gansbaai, is an absolute must for adrenaline junkies!
LE PARADIS PENTHOUSE APARTMENT
65 Marine DriveHermanus 7200South Africa