Franschhoek isn’t only about good food and good wine, they also offer enjoyable activities. So here are ten of the many things to do in Franschhoek.
Charlie Porter experiences the verdant landscapes and abundant food and wine in Franschhoek, the glorious wine-producing region outside Cape Town.
Franschhoek is one of South Africa's premiere wine regions, but often gets looked over in favor of Stellenbosch. Here are awesome things to do in Franschhoek, whether you love to eat French food, drink wine, or see beautiful South African nature!
Hop on board and discover the beauty of the Franschhoek Valley! We offer exclusive transfers from Cape Town and surrounds at affordable rates.
Franschhoek is one of South Africa's premiere wine regions, but often gets looked over in favor of Stellenbosch. Here are awesome things to do in Franschhoek, whether you love to eat French food, drink wine, or see beautiful South African nature!
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Amazing things to do in Franschhoek - a detailed guide to the best activities in the Valley for food and wine lovers, and romantic couples
Franschhoek and the Winelands surrounding Cape Town are world renowned for their stunning wines. And there’s no better time to explore these valleys and vineyards than the beginning of summer. Wine is the lifeblood of Franschhoek and there's plenty of choice when it comes down to touring a wine estate, from refurbished manor cellars overlooking rolling valleys to quirkily-designed tasting rooms. Jump in the car and see where you end up or join your guide for a well-planned day out in the Winelands. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the wine making process before enjoying a taste of the full-bodied reds the area is famous for (and delicious food to accompany it)!
There are plenty of things to do in Franschhoek, and it doesn't always have to include wine. Most activities have a wine option though, as this cute and cosy town is situated in South Africa's most famous wine region, just 80 km east of Cape Town.
Franschhoek Valley in Western Cape (South Africa) is one of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Flanked by...
Find out why Franschhoek, South Africa is on TIME's list of the world's greatest places of 2022.
Here’s your Insider Guide to the 10 Best Restaurants in Franschhoek, South Africa! Dine out like a local with our secret tips!
Sicher hast du schon einmal von Franschhoek und der beliebten Winetram gehört! Wir verraten dir alle Tipps & Franschhoek Sehenswürdigkeiten!
Franschhoek and Constantia are two of Cape Town’s top wine regions, but which is better? This blog is here to help you work it out!
Leeu House is an exclusive five-star boutique hotel situated on the vibrant main road of Franschhoek village. An oasis of luxury, its main appeal lies in the fact that it feels like a country guesthouse (albeit a super-stylish one), yet is within easy walking distance of Franschhoek’s award-winning restaurants, art galleries and boutiques. Outside, the serene and secluded gardens feature sculptures and a lovely outdoor heated swimming pool with a shaded terrace and inside, the twelve rooms are so well put together, you might never want to leave…
De wijntram in Franschhoek is een unieke belevenis die je niet mag missen als je op reis gaat naar Zuid-Afrika. Ik deel over mijn ervaringen.
Amazing things to do in Franschhoek - a detailed guide to the best activities in the Valley for food and wine lovers, and romantic couples
Franschhoek and Constantia are two of Cape Town’s top wine regions, but which is better? This blog is here to help you work it out!
Visting Franschhoek is an absolute must for any Cape Town itinerary. Read about how to easily make a day trip and which wineries to visit.
Franschhoek has long been revered as the suave cosmopolis of the Cape wine regions. With its exhilarating scenery, bountiful world class vineyards and... - Maison Franschhoek
Franschhoek and Constantia are two of Cape Town’s top wine regions, but which is better? This blog is here to help you work it out!
Here’s your Insider Guide to the 10 Best Restaurants in Franschhoek, South Africa! Dine out like a local with our secret tips!
Babylonstoren: the perfect way to escape the city's busyness, reconnect with nature and stroll through flourishing gardens of fruit and vegetables.
Franschhoek and Constantia are two of Cape Town’s top wine regions, but which is better? This blog is here to help you work it out!
Visting Franschhoek is an absolute must for any Cape Town itinerary. Read about how to easily make a day trip and which wineries to visit.
This non-drinker’s guide to Franschhoek Cape Town makes it possible for anyone to enjoy the beauty and history of the town and it's surrounding areas.
The best restaurants in Franschhoek for vegetarians (and meat eaters too). So many delicious options in this foodie town in South Africa's Cape Winelands.
Hop on board and discover the beauty of the Franschhoek Valley! We offer exclusive transfers from Cape Town and surrounds at affordable rates.
Visting Franschhoek is an absolute must for any Cape Town itinerary. Read about how to easily make a day trip and which wineries to visit.
Here’s your Insider Guide to the 10 Best Restaurants in Franschhoek, South Africa! Dine out like a local with our secret tips!
Farmland on the outskirts of Franschhoek. We recently spent two absolutely delightful days exploring Franschhoek (literal translation: the French Corner), reputed to be one of the most picturesque wine valleys in the world. We count ourselves fortunate, as it is only a stone's throw away from where we live. I am not going to elaborate any further, as time is short right now and I do so want to get this post up before bedtime, so for those of you who are interested in finding out more about this South African gem and the history of the French heritage that is still manifestly in evidence today, please go to http://www.franschhoek.org.za/about_franschhoek I am going to jump right to it and share some of the sights we took in...as usual, between us (my husband and I), we took well over 300 pictures and so, once again, I have had difficulty making my selection. In any case, I will probably need to devote more than one post to this trip, in order to do justice to this idyllic spot. Regular readers of Driftwood Ramblings will know that it is impossible for me to get straight to the point (verbosity is my middle name). I always need to ramble, so in keeping with this trend, the first few pictures I've selected will show you a little of the splendid scenery and sights we admired en route to our destination. I am unable to convey, adequately, the scale and beauty of these magnificent mountains cradling the lush, grapevine covered valley below. I took so many pictures and found it impossible to select one that would do the scene justice. In the end, I went "eeny meeny minee mo!" A protea field gracing the foothills of the beautiful mountain in the distance. By now, those of you who know me, know that I cannot resist exploring old tumbledown ruins... This one was well-boarded up so I had to content myself with straining over a barbed-wire fence to get these pictures (I took several!) The garden must have been glorious in its heyday! It was still so beautiful the day we stumbled upon it. Arum lilies growing enthusiastically amidst a tangle of weeds and other wondrous aged specimens (honeysuckle caught my attention with its heady perfume). The birds were singing ecstactically, convinced they'd finally found paradise. We cannot resist turning off the beaten track to explore the little by-ways...you never know what exciting things you'll stumble upon! I wish I were able to share more, but if we don't move on, we'll be stuck at this spot all day. So, I'll skip right ahead to where we stayed and then start showing you around the outskirts of Franschhoek itself... We spent the night at the Protea Hotel. We we upstairs, overlooking the pool. Our room was bathed in sunlight when we checked in, mid-afternoon. There's that smiling man again! After we'd off-loaded our overnight bags, we headed straight out to do some sightseeing...but not before enjoying a cup of coffee and a pancake at one of the many local restaurants. I do so love a good pancake! We stopped to photograph this baboon family enjoying the vista below on our way up the mountain to take a few pictures of the Franschhoek valley. Historical Franschhoek is the denser housing in the mid-distance. We will take a walk through the village itself when I post next. This is one of the newer housing developments on the outskirts of the historical village of Franschhoek. Picturesque farms dot the landscape. Ascending the lovely pass. We stopped at several places to take in the view below. Evening was setting in and, with it, the haziness increased. Franschhoek is completely surrounded by beautiful towering mountains. The fynbos is at its best tight now. These fat protea buds were caught in the early evening glow. Looking down the pass (at this point, we were about halfway up). We stayed to watch the sunset, but because it was very hazy, we were not able to get any worthwhile pictures. Next up, I'll take you on a walk around the village itself. It really is incredibly pretty and well-worth visiting, so please do come back and join me.
If you only have a day on the Franschhoek Wine Tram be sure to take the best route. Scenic wineries + gourmet food + delectable wine.
The Franschhoek wine tram is one of the best ways to discover the Western Cape’s amazing wines. Set in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley, you get to travel between wine farms on an old-school tram, enjoying beautiful views and sipping on lots of delicious South African wines. Franschhoek is about an hour’s drive from Cape Town,
We're dreamign about delicious meals, wine pairings and fabulous views. Read about our top picks of the best restaurants in Franschhoek.
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Visting Franschhoek is an absolute must for any Cape Town itinerary. Read about how to easily make a day trip and which wineries to visit.
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