Experience Franschhoek, known as the food and wine capital of South Africa. It offers breath-taking Cape Winelands scenery and world class cuisine. TripAdvisor listed Franschoek in 2014 as one of the top three destinations in South Africa.
Overview
Surrounded by its majestic mountains and beautiful vineyards the small town of Franschhoek, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, is known as the food and wine capital of South Africa. It offers breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine and the finest wines. Spectacular vineyards cover the mountain slopes settled over 300 years ago by the Huguenots who brought with them their age-old French wine and food culture. This is a valley rich in history centered around a picturesque village of welcoming people. Franschhoek is the birthplace of fine South African wines and gourmet cuisine with an international flavour. Splendid wines are grown and top chefs create international cuisine. The main street of the village is lined with coffee shops and restaurants, among them some of the best in South Africa. The village shops offer a wealth of art, crafts and antiques. There are also specialist shops such as a fromagerie, chocolaterie and carpet maker. The Franschhoek Valley Walk offers an opportunity to experience the splendour of distinctive and spectacular countryside: breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine and the finest wines all combine to create lasting memories.
Highlights
- Stunning views of the majestic mountains
- Fynbos plants and wildlife- one of the world’s 18 biodiversity hot spots.
- Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, a natural heritage site
- Views of Franschhoek Valley,Theewaterskloof-, Berg river dam & Cape Peninsula
- Known as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, with prize winning restaurants
- More than 40 wineries and estates producing excellent wines
- Historic and tourist hotspot village- Cape Dutch and French heritage
