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Franschhoek

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Food and Wine Capital of South Africa

Situated in a fertile valley between two mountains, the picturesque village of Franschhoek bills itself as a culinary heaven, with renowned wine estates dotting its surroundings. Founded in the late 17th century by French Huguenot settlers, the village boasts quaint Cape Dutch architecture and houses some of the country's most esteemed restaurants. Stylish guesthouses, cafes, and trendy boutique shops line the main village road, where you can hop on the "Wine Tram" and take a tour of the scenic vineyards. On a Franschhoek holiday, you can also take relaxing nature walks, cycle among the vineyards, and shop for quality handicrafts. Explore the family-friendly attractions of Franschhoek and add them to your vacation plans using our South Africa trip app.
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Top tours near Franschhoek

Zipline and Wine from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $114
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Full-day Winelands Explore Private Tour of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $180
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Franschhoek Pass
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Franschhoek Motor Museum
4.8
Duration: 1 hour
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Boschendal Wine Estate
Groot Drakenstein
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Duration: 4 hours
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First South African Perfume Museum
4.9
Duration: 30 minutes

Side trips from Franschhoek

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Wine Tours & Tastings
Stellenbosch
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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Cape Canopy Tour
Elgin
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Duration: 4 hours
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Fairview Wine and Cheese
Suider Paarl
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Spier Wine Farm
Stellenbosch
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Wineries in Franschhoek

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La Motte Wine Estate
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Lynx Wine
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Vrede en Lust Winery
Simondium
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Wine Tours & Tastings
4.8
Duration: 5 hours

Hidden gems in Franschhoek

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Stony Brook Vineyards
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Eikehof
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
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Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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The Huguenot Memorial Monument
3.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Franschhoek

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Huguenot Memorial Museum
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Grand Provence Estate
3.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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African Hands Art Gallery
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Senechal-Senekal Art Gallery
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Duration: 30 minutes

Shopping in Franschhoek

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Huguenot Fine Chocolates
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Masquerade Antiques And Things
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Anpa Jewellers
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Little Gipsy
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Duration: 30 minutes
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