Favorite thing: Many other restaurants wort visiting. On previous visits I had lunch/dinner at:
Haute Cabriere - restaurant (fantastic setting!!!)
Le Quartier Francais (a fantastic restaurant)
Le Petit Ferme (Great for Sunday picnics)
Other attractions:
The Huguenot Monument and Museum
Shopping!
Written Jun 21, 2008
Favorite thing: Unfortunately we didnt have long here so only drove through the town but it looked really cute and I'd loved to have had longer. Its fairly small and had a good selection of restaurants and shops - would definately return.
Written Jun 20, 2007
Favorite thing: When you are around do also visit Paarl, a nice city famous for its wine as well.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Favorite thing: When visiting Franschhoek visit the many wine cellars and wineries
Written Feb 25, 2003
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