Guidebook for Franschhoek
Food Scene
A favourite among the village locals. An informal restaurant with great service and even greater steaks! Make sure to book in advance in busier seasons as they can get quite busy.
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The French Connection Bistro
48 Huguenot StreetA favourite among the village locals. An informal restaurant with great service and even greater steaks! Make sure to book in advance in busier seasons as they can get quite busy.
A little gem hidden down a small little alleyway just of the main street in town. Ever changing seasonal menu and great tasting dishes. One of my favourites! Again, make sure to book in advance in high seasons as this is a small restaurant with limited seats.
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Cafe Des Arts
7 Reservoir West streetA little gem hidden down a small little alleyway just of the main street in town. Ever changing seasonal menu and great tasting dishes. One of my favourites! Again, make sure to book in advance in high seasons as this is a small restaurant with limited seats.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer made on sight, tasty nibbles and a couple of good mains to choose from. They also make their own beer ice cream thats a must try!
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Tuk Tuk Microbrewery
14 Huguenot StGreat beer made on sight, tasty nibbles and a couple of good mains to choose from. They also make their own beer ice cream thats a must try!
Pop into the Elephant and Barrel to watch some sport during the day or pop in after dinner for some live music (Friday evenings only) and some local wine or beer and a wide selection of spirits and mixers. They also serve a selection of "pub grub" and patrons are welcome to order from the menu till 10pm at night.
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Elephant and Barrel Village pub
48 Huguenot StPop into the Elephant and Barrel to watch some sport during the day or pop in after dinner for some live music (Friday evenings only) and some local wine or beer and a wide selection of spirits and mixers. They also serve a selection of "pub grub" and patrons are welcome to order from the menu till 10pm at night.
Sightseeing
The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300 year history.
Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.
A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine
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Franschhoek Wine Tram
Cabriere StreetThe Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300 year history.
Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.
A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine
Ride in the most scenic area of the Western Cape on purebred Arabian Horses with guide Pieter Hugo, SA National Team Endurance Rider (Springbok).
For Experienced or Novice Riders (Beginners)
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Paradise Cottages and Stables, Franschhoek
Robertsvlei RoadRide in the most scenic area of the Western Cape on purebred Arabian Horses with guide Pieter Hugo, SA National Team Endurance Rider (Springbok).
For Experienced or Novice Riders (Beginners)
Parks & Nature
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve is part of the UNESCO declared Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve.
Situated in the Franschhoek Mountains, the reserve offers spectacular views of the Franschhoek Valley, diverse plant life and over 30km of safe, well-maintained hiking trails (ranging from 2 hour walks to day hikes).
You can buy permits online at webtickets, at the entrance to the reserve or at select outlets in Franschhoek.
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Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve is part of the UNESCO declared Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve.
Situated in the Franschhoek Mountains, the reserve offers spectacular views of the Franschhoek Valley, diverse plant life and over 30km of safe, well-maintained hiking trails (ranging from 2 hour walks to day hikes).
You can buy permits online at webtickets, at the entrance to the reserve or at select outlets in Franschhoek.
Arts & Culture
The Huguenot Memorial Monument in Franschhoek was inaugurated on April 17th, 1948. With its simplicity and elegance of line the monument displays a historic French character.The female figure, with the Bible in her right hand and broken chain in her left hand, personifies the spirit of religious freedom. The fleur-de-lis (French lily) on her robe represents a noble spirit and character. She discards the cloak of suppression to triumph above the earth globe in its own spiritual space. Her gaze is fixed on a majestic vision of coming things. On the portrayed Southernmost point of Africa to where the frail ships transported the Huguenots, the symbols of their religion (the Bible), art and cult
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Huguenot Memorial Museum
Dirkie Uys StreetThe Huguenot Memorial Monument in Franschhoek was inaugurated on April 17th, 1948. With its simplicity and elegance of line the monument displays a historic French character.The female figure, with the Bible in her right hand and broken chain in her left hand, personifies the spirit of religious freedom. The fleur-de-lis (French lily) on her robe represents a noble spirit and character. She discards the cloak of suppression to triumph above the earth globe in its own spiritual space. Her gaze is fixed on a majestic vision of coming things. On the portrayed Southernmost point of Africa to where the frail ships transported the Huguenots, the symbols of their religion (the Bible), art and cult
The Franschhoek Motor Museum offers visitors a special opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history with its unique and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia in the magnificent setting of L’Ormarins. Across the length and breadth of Southern Africa, only one place can adequately portray the evolution of the automobile, The Franschhoek Motor Museum.
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Franschhoek Motor Museum
R45The Franschhoek Motor Museum offers visitors a special opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history with its unique and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia in the magnificent setting of L’Ormarins. Across the length and breadth of Southern Africa, only one place can adequately portray the evolution of the automobile, The Franschhoek Motor Museum.
Entertainment & Activities
Franschhoek Cycles offers a Guided Bicycle Tour in Franschhoek. A qualified and knowledgeable guide will join guests on this tour. The tour includes wine tasting at a Wine Estate in Franschhoek, a picnic and a complementary bottle of wine. To book, contact 021 876 4956.
You can also hire a bike and explore Franschhoek on your own.
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Franschhoek Cycles
2 Main RoadFranschhoek Cycles offers a Guided Bicycle Tour in Franschhoek. A qualified and knowledgeable guide will join guests on this tour. The tour includes wine tasting at a Wine Estate in Franschhoek, a picnic and a complementary bottle of wine. To book, contact 021 876 4956.
You can also hire a bike and explore Franschhoek on your own.
Shopping
So what are you looking for? Hand made chocolates, hand made furniture, exquisite decor and interiors, works of art, crafts of all kinds, speciality shops and boutiques, well Franschhoek has it, just waiting for you to come and shop until you drop! You can find all of this and more on the Main (Huguenot) Road in Franschhoek.
Do make a point of stopping by the market, on every Saturday, for local produce, delicious coffee, arts and crafts and much more!
Huguenot Road
Huguenot StreetSo what are you looking for? Hand made chocolates, hand made furniture, exquisite decor and interiors, works of art, crafts of all kinds, speciality shops and boutiques, well Franschhoek has it, just waiting for you to come and shop until you drop! You can find all of this and more on the Main (Huguenot) Road in Franschhoek.
Do make a point of stopping by the market, on every Saturday, for local produce, delicious coffee, arts and crafts and much more!