Franschhoek Wine Route: Franschhoek, South Africa

Franschhoek

Franschhoek Wine Route

Welcome to Franschhoek, Valley of the Huguenots, one of the premier destinations in the World of Wine.

This fertile ground is where the French first made wine in South Africa 300 years ago. Today, that noble tradition is carried forward by the members of the Vignerons de Franschhoek. Twenty-one wine farms, including some of South Africa's most respected names, who produce many of South Africa's top wines.

All the noble cultivars and classic styles are on show here. From superb whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Chenin Blanc to the rich reds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Not to mention the valley's renowned methode Cap Classique Sparkling wines and Ports. And you'll be happy to know most farms readily welcome visitors for tastings.

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	Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa From $94 per person per night	Le Franschhoek Hotel is splendidly surrounded by the world famous vineyards of the Western Cape, overlooking the Franschhoek Mountains; the perfect setting to explore the Cape wine route. Meeting facilities, three restaurants, including the Le Verger outdoor dining venue and the on site spa, make this hotel the most unique property in the winelands.

	The Franschhoek From $111 per person per night	The Franschhoek is a historic residence in the centre of this charming and picturesque village in the Cape Winelands. Elegantly restored in the Cape Huguenot tradition, 'The Franschhoek' is right in the heart of what has become the utopia for food and wine lovers in the Cape. Stay in luxurious en-suite Superior Double Rooms, each with their own traditional Cape charm, opening onto a small shaded garden.

	Mont Rochelle From $120 per person per night	Mont Rochelle invites you to relax in one of the luxurious bedrooms and suites, most of which offer spectacular views across the valleys and vines of Franschhoek. The Hotel spans over three wings, giving you the privacy you would expect from a Boutique Hotel.

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Tours covering Cape Winelands - Show all safaris & tours covering Cape Winelands »»
	Western and Eastern Cape Self Drive (CIAA-ELA) From per person per night	Travel at your own pace and explore the beautiful Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces. Visit the magnificent Addo Elephant Park, see the whales at Hermanus and enjoy a variety of picturesque little towns through which you will travel before arriving in East London. *Tour Duration:* 20 days

	Safari & Wine - Waterberg & Franschhoek From $1229 per person per night	Welgevonden Game Reserve has grown to become one of South Africa’s premier privately held reserves. Here you will enjoy fantastic game viewing, traversing the undulating hills, following river courses and open savannah plains. This is followed by a stay in the most beautiful Cape Winelands, amidst the world famous vineyards surrounded by absolute luxury. *Tour Duration:* 7 days

	Safari & Wine - Kruger & Franschhoek From $1023 per person per night	Join guided walking safaris, game drives and birding safaris in an area where you enjoy exclusive traversing rights in the best Big Five game viewing area in the Kruger National Park. From here, you travel to what many regard as the most charming and picturesque village in the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek. *Tour Duration:* 6 days

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In and Around Franschhoek:
Franschhoek Wine Route Welcome to Franschhoek, Valley of the Huguenots, one of the premier destinations in the World of Wine. This fertile ground is where the French first made wine in South Africa 300 years ago. Today, that... More »»	Huguenot Museum and Memorial - Franschhoek Situated in one of the most beautiful valley's in the world, amongst a wild flower garden. The Huguenot Monument was erected in 1938 to commemorate the French Huguenots who arrived in South Africa in... More »»
Afrikaans Language Monument - Paarl This monument was erected in 1975 to honour the Afrikaans language. An imposing structure reaching into the deep blue sky of the Paarl Valley celebrating the language Afrikaans. More »»	Rhenish Complex - Stellenbosch One of the most excellent restoration projects ever undertaken in South Africa. The group of buildings reflect the architectural history of Stellenbosch - Cape Dutch (the old Rhenish parsonage gable... More »»
Paarl Wine Route Paarl Vintners invites you to explore the world's first 'Red Route'. As the Paarl region's umbrella association of wine producers, Vintners has embraced Paarl's territorial heritage as one of the most... More »»	Moederkerk - Stellenbosch Historic church on the outskirts of Stellenbosch After the fire of 1710 had destroyed the first church, the congregation, having little funds, were only able to commence work on a new church in 1717 on... More »»
Bain's Kloof Pass - Wellington A National Monument offering beautiful scenery and mountain fynbos. Wellington nestles at the foothills of the Hawequa Mountains and is also part of the route over Bain's Kloof Pass - a breathtaking... More »»	Constantia Wine Route The Constantia Wineland Experience The well signposted Constantia Wine Route includes Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting, Constantia Uitsig and Steenberg. Estates are closed on... More »»
Groot Constantia Complex Groot Constantia, the oldest homestead in the Cape. The farm's Manor House, originally allocated to Governor Simon van der Stel in 1685, portrays life in the 19th century. Collections include Cape... More »»	Village Museum - Stellenbosch This museum represents the major stylistic periods of the previous three centuries. The thatched Schreuderhuis is one of the very first of 12 simple dwellings that formed the pioneer settlement. Gabled... More »»
Botanical Gardens - Stellenbosch South africa's oldes university gardens. The gardens contain indigenous and exotic plants, from Amazon water-plants, orchids and lilies, to bonsai, herb and desert plants, some of them extremely rare.... More »»	Wellington Wine Route A short wineroute whereby all the cellars are within easy reach of each other. The fact that the majority of South Africa's vine-cutting nurseries are found in the Wellington area is due to the... More »»

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In and Around Franschhoek

Franschhoek

Franschhoek Wine Route

Hotels in Franschhoek

Tours covering Cape Winelands

In and Around Franschhoek:

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