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Franschhoek is world-renowned for its spectacular beauty, superb Cape wines and world class restaurants…our village of Franschhoek is a definite must-visit destination on any trip to the Western Cape of South Africa.
Founded in 1688 by French Huguenots, our scenic gem nestles in a rich and fertile valley…between glorious towering mountains, right in the beautiful Heart of the Cape Winelands.
Franschhoek is a wine-lover's delight… the valley has a deep vigneron tradition, dating back to the 16th century. Some of South Africa's oldest and most famous wine estates are found here. These Grand Old Cape-Dutch farmhouses and wine stores have watched proudly over the land for centuries; and the Vineyards & Wine Estates still produce some of South Africa's top wines today.
Food connoisseurs and gourmands will find a delicious choice of restaurants in and around the village. Many of these eateries are award-winning and widely acclaimed, both internationally and locally. In season (Oct – Feb), it is wise to book your table.
RESTAURANT GUIDE
| the Boschendal Restaurant | Pniel Rd R310 | 021 870 4272 |
| Bouillabaisse | 38 Huguenot St | 021 876 4430 |
| Bread & Wine vineyard Restaurant | Môreson Estate | 021 876 3692 |
| the French Connection | 48 Huguenot St | 021 876 4056 |
| ICI at Le Quartier Français | 16 Huguenot St | 021 876 2151 |
| Le Bon Vivant | 22 Dirkie Uys St | 021 876 2717 |
| Le Pique-Nique | Boschendal, R310 | 021 870 4272 |
| Le Quartier Français - Tasting Room | 16 Huguenot St | 021 876 2151 |
| Monneaux Restaurant | Main Rd | 021 876 3386 |
| the Restaurant at Grande Provence | Main Rd | 021 876 8600 |
| the Tasting Room | 16 Huguenot St | 021 876 2151 |
| Essence Restaurant | Huguenot Centre | 021 876 4135 |
| La Petite Ferme | Franschhoek Pass | 021 876 3016 |
| Mange Tout at Mont Rochelle | Dassenberg Rd | 021 876 2770 |
VINEYARD GUIDE
| Agusta Wines | Grande Provence Estate | 021 876 8600 |
| Allée Bleue Estate | R45 & R310 Groot Drakenstein | 021 874 1021 |
| Boekenhoutskloof Estate | By appointment | 021 876 3320 |
| Bo La Motte Farm | Middagskrans Rd | 021 876 3067 |
| Boschendal | R310 to Stellenbosch | 021 870 4210 |
| Cape Chamonix Wine Farm | Uitkyk St | 021 876 2494 |
| Eikehof Estate | By appointment | 021 876 2469 |
| Franschhoek Pass Winery | By appointment | 082 559 8063 |
| Franschhoek Vineyards | Main Rd | 021 876 2086 |
| Freedom Hill | By appointment | 021 867 0085 |
| Glenwood Wine Estate | Robertsvlei Rd | 021 876 2044 |
| Graham Beck Franschhoek | R45 12km from Village | 021 874 1258 |
| Grande Provence Estate | Main Rd 3km from Village | 021 876 8600 |
| Haut Espoir | By appointment | 021 876 4000 |
| La Bourgogne Farm | By appointment | 021 876 2115 |
| La Bri & My Wyn | Excelsior Rd | 021 876 2593 |
| La Chaumiére Wine Estate | By appointment | 021 876 2135 |
| La Motte Wine Estate | R45 8km from Village | 021 876 3119 |
| La Petite Ferme | Franschhoek Pass Rd | 021 876 3016 |
| La Roche Estate | By appointment | 021 876 4999 |
| Le Manoir De Brendel | R45 10km from village | 021 876 4525 |
| Landau Du Val La Brie | By appointment | 021 876 2317 |
| Lynx Wines | By appointment | 021 867 0406 |
| Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyard | Dassenberg Rd | 021 876 2770 |
| Môreson Wine Estate | Happy Valley Rd | 021 876 3055 |
| My Wyn | Excelsior at La Bri | 021 876 2518 |
| Plaisir De Merle | R45 Simondium | 021 874 1071 |
| Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons | By appointment | 021 874 1648 |
| Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons | By appointment | 021 874 1648 |
| Solms-Delta Wine Estate | Delta Rd off R45 | 021 874 3937 |
| Stony Brook Vineyards | By appointment | 021 876 2182 |
SERVICES IN FRANSCHHOEK
BANKING |
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| Absa Bank | Cnr. La Rochelle & Huguenot Sts. | 021 876 2051 |
| First National Bank | 22 Huguenot St. | 021 876 3144 |
| Nedbank | 32 Huguenot St. | 021 876 2096 |
| Standard Bank | 36 Huguenot St. | 021 876 2053/4 |
BEAUTY & HEALTH |
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| Franschhoek Health & Skin Care Clinic | 1 Main Rd. | 021 876 3543 |
| Franschhoek Pharmacy and Health Shop | Main Rd. | 021 876 2261 |
| Salon Excelsior | 11 Huguenot St | 021 876 2218 |
| Salon La Belle | 1 Main Rd. | 021 876 2422 |
BOOKS & STATIONARY |
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| Village Bookshop & Stationers | Centre du Village | 021 876 4353 |
CELL PHONES |
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| MTN Mobile Solutions | Shop 17, La Gare Centre | 021 876 4760 |
INTERNET CAFÉ |
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| Franschhoek Internet Café | 28 Huguenot St. | 021 876 4741 |
PHOTOGRAPHY |
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| Franschhoek Photo Lab | 28 Huguenot St. | 021 876 4741 |
SUPERMARKETS |
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| Pick ‘n Pay Family Supermarket | 23 Huguenot St. | 021 876 2075/6 |
| Spar Franschhoek | La Gare Centre, Main Rd. | 021 876 3400 |
THEATRE & FILM |
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| The Bridge House Theatre | Off the R45 | 021 874 1505 |
| The Screening Room at Le Quartier Français | 6 Huguenot St. | 021 876 2151 ext 500 |
