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johnaalex Says: The owner of the L'Ormarins Estate Winery in Franschhoek, South Africa has a love of classic cars and owns 320 of them. At any one time 80 are on public display in 4 custom built garages. The cars are stunning in their quality and rarity. The other nice thing is that they do...
PierreZA Says: For a champagne tasting, this is the place to go. The owner/winemaker will take you on a guided our, where local sparkling wine (bubbly) is made. After the tour there is a tasting of champagne which is imported by Colmant. This is a great way to spend an afternoon. Sales are...
PierreZA Says: When visiting this small chocolate shop, you can have a ‘tour’ where the making of the chocolates are demonstrated and tasted. It is a nice experience with a well informed and knowledgeable chocolateer. All chocolates are made on the premisesOpen Mon-Fri 8 - 17h30 and...
johnaalex Says: If you can pull yourself away from the pool, food and wine, there is a small lion rescue centre in Drakenstein which is between Franschhoek and Paarl. The lions here are taken in from zoos, wildlife shows etc from all over the world and would not be capable of surviving if...
5 Reviews and 112 Opinions Staying in Franschhoek is special, but even more so at this great hotel. The hotel is about 2km out...
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guesthouse
1 Review and 465 Opinions I have spent thousands of nights at hundreds of hotels, some have been very bad, most have been...
La Petite Ferme Restaurant: Gourmet Meal with Wine
TRimer Says: Our guide had mentioned the day before that this restaurant was a wonderful place to have lunch. We did not realize that it would be such a great culinary experience as well as beautiful. Since we did not make a reservation in advance, we had to wait for about 1/2 hour....
Klein Oliphantshoek: Five star cooking in a five star location
londonbabe Says: Klein Oliphantshoek, tucked away behind the High Street in Franschhoek, is one of the most charming and personal restaurants I've ever been to. (It also has some lovely rooms to stay in but can't comment personally on those.)You start your meal on the verandah, overlooking...
Le Quartier Français: Make Your Reservation In Advance
TRimer Says: When I return to South Africa, this restaurant will be high on my list. It was voted Best Restaurant in the Middle East & Africa by Restaurant magazine in 2005. We tried to get a reservation but found out they were booked months in advance (during the high season). We did go...
Grande Provence Estate - The Restaurant: Fantastic Food
PierreZA Says: A very upmarket restaurant, with a rather stiff atmosphere on the Grand Provence wine estate. The French cuisine is outstanding. Prices are quite high, but so is the quality of the food. You can only have wines of the wine estate with the same name.
Monneaux Restaurant: Great experience
PierreZA Says: A Gastronomic Experience not to be missed. This restaurant has won multiple awards. The food is innovative (Adrian Buchanan). It is rated as one of South Africa's best and serves an inspired fusion of Western and Eastern influences. There are many great dishes to choose...
Dieu Donné: Micro brewery, vineyard and good food
johnaalex Says: Dieu Donné is a great place for lunch. As well as being a wine cellar there is also a micro brewery on site, but the main reason for going there is the view overlooking the town. The food is good, the venison pie I had was very good.
johnaalex Says: Rueben’s is currently “the place to eat” in Franschhoek. The meal I had there was superb and the service fantastic. The problem is getting a table. Their web site suggests booking 2 weeks in advance. However, the concierge at Le Franschhoek did get Jan and me a table for the...
Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant: 'The true marriage of food and wine'
Doempie Says: Eating at Haute Cabrière is truly a wonderful experience. The restaurant is situated in a cellar in carved into the mountain side with a wonderful view overlooking some of the most beautiful valleys in South Africa. The cellar also produces "premiere Methode Champenoise and...
mvtouring Says: Rueben's has been in the top 10 restaurants for the past few years. Mostly he wins the no 1 position. a very creative chef that comes up with interesting, tasty and colour bursting food that makes you wanna come back for more. I love his breakfast, especially the salmon...
Theatre Cafe: Enjoy a Castle Lager
Greatwalk0 Says: The Theatre Cafe is unique for two reasons - it is one of Franschoek's only downtown bars and it serves a racially and sexually mixed crowed (at least in 1998).A small, but friendly bar - the Theatre Cafe is worth a visit. None
Tracey's Diamonds: Diamonds are a girls best friend
TRimer Says: I had decided in Cape Town that I wanted to purchase a black diamond while in South Africa- but I did not know a reputable dealer. So while in Franschhoek, I stopped in Tracey's Diamonds to ask for a consult. They were out of their supply of black diamonds but put me in...
Lost and NOT FOUND in Mont Rochelle restaurant
jessyip Says: Went to the Mont Rochelle restaurant and vineyard just recently. We were there for a late lunch, arrived at 2pm and sat in the garden, there was no one, the lunch crowd has obviously thinned out. We were looking at photos taken earlier in the day, when the food came we put...
johanl Says: Wine can be dangerous if you drink too much of it.
mvtouring Says: Butterfly world lies on the road as you leave the N1 to go to Franschhoek. It is a delightfull place to visit for both adults and children alike. Not to be missed in my opinion
PierreZA Says: 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 MuseumShopping!
julia687 Says: 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.
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Wine can be dangerous if you drink too much of it.
Q: Has anyone been to any "self-catering" cottages in Franschhoek? The guidebook I have recommends Klein Dassenberg, Blueberry Hill,...
A: Hi, You could stay in Franschhoek, but probably you try one of the villages in the neigbourhood, as FH is quite expensive.Try Stellenbosch. Have a look at my South...
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Franschhoek must be one of the most beautiful places in South Africa. It is a small town in the Western Cape, about 1 hours drive from Cape Town International Airport. The town is almost surrounded by...
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I grew up in Franschhoek and attended the primary school and first year of high school there. I left the village when I was 21 but my parents stayed there for many more years. It was a lovely place to...
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Franschoek, the wine valley 'par excellence'
The Franschhoek wine valley, located in the heart of the Cape Wineland, is surrounded by majestic mountains. Franschhoek is a lovely small town of which the main streets are lined with coffee shops,...
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Franschhoek is a town with a French heritage (the name means “French Corner”) and was founded by the Huguenots. It is now regarded by many to be one of the best places for food and wine anywhere and...
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Eat, Drink and Be Merry in Franschhoek
Franschhoek is not only known for great wines. At restaurants in town leading chefs create internationally acclaimed culinary delights, and eight of South Africa's "Top 100 Restaurants" are here. It...
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