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Franschhoek Journey Guide

 

Situated in a most beautiful and enchanting Cape Winelands valley, this vibrant town is small but exquisite. Brimming with French aptitude and Huguenot heritage, Franschhoek has award successful restaurants, wine and a wide range of Franschhoek accommodations.

 

Franschhoek is a town for all seasons. Throughout the year, visitors on a Cape Winelands vacation can enjoy quite a few events and festivals within the valley. The town's irrepressible joie de vivre is celebrated at each opportunity. Bastille Day enjoyable and games are held on a weekend in July when visitors can enjoy all things French and eat, drink and be merry.

 

French Huguenots fleeing their homeland were settled right here and the town was established in 1688. Some of the oldest estates in the Cape Winelands are present in this fertile valley which boasts 43 wine farms and a variety of cellars both giant and small. Tucked away in picturesque mountains, Franschhoek is a 1 hour drive from Cape Town and makes a perfect getaway or day trip.

 

Visitors on a Cape wine route vacation can select from a wide range of luxurious Cape Winelands country hotels and lodges and delightful cottages in Franschhoek village or amongst the vineyards. Splendid connoisseur food as well as household fare might be enjoyed at every meal with luxurious teas in between, booking in high season and on weekends is highly recommended.

 

This Cape Winelands village has quaint tree lined streets, lovely gardens and fascinating shops just waiting to be discovered. The art and craft industry may be very active and there are a number of retailers and galleries to explore. For advice on a wine route vacation in the "French Nook" of South Africa contact your pleasant Siyabona Africa Consultant.

 

What to do in Franschhoek

 

Enjoy the meals and wine capital of South Africa

 

Stroll across the village and Huguenot Monument

 

Store, browse and meander

 

Visit the Franschhoek Motor Museum

 

Enjoy cheese, wine and a film at Le Quartier Francais

 

Occasions Include

 

Farmers Market, Saturday mornings in summer season (till July)

 

Craft Market every second Saturday

 

Month-to-month music live shows from February to Might

 

Franschhoek Affair - interesting courses held in June

 

Friday evening Jazz in summer

 

Festivals Embody

 

February - Cape Country Picnic Festival

 

March - Chefs and Champagne (mingle with the top cooks)

 

April - Harvest Festival and Cheese Festival

 

May - Literary Festival

 

July - Bastille Festival (barrel rolling and other enjoyable events)

 

October - Franschhoek Uncorked (free wine tasting and shuttles), Open Gardens and Music Festival

 

December - Cap Classique and Champagne Festival

 

Activities

 

Local excursions - there are various revolutionary options

 

Walking and hiking - Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve

 

Biking

 

Horse using (with or without wine tasting)

 

Trout fishing

 

Golf

 

Paragliding

 

Day Journeys

 

Surrounding wine routes (Stellenbosch, Paarl and lots of more)

 

Cape Town points of interest

 

False Bay and Hermanus (beaches and whales)

 

Whale watching season (August to October)

 

 

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