About the Franschhoek Valley
The food and wine heartland of the country
Just a 45 minute drive from Cape Town lies one of the world's most breathtakingly beautiful destinations; the Franschhoek Valley. The Valley was settled in by the French Huguenots over 300 years ago and with them came to their rich culture of food and wine. In the heart of the Winelands, Franschhoek has built a reputation for producing top-class wines and internationally acclaimed restaurants, earning it the title of The Gourmet Capital of South Africa.
Learn more about FranschhoekDozens of beautiful crafts, art and antique shops line Franschhoek's main road, not to mention the plethora of world-famous restaurants. Franschhoek boasts eight of the country's Top 100 restaurants.
Densely populated with wine-farms, Franschhoek offers a wide range of wine tasting experiences to suit the palate of connoisseurs and wine novices alike. For the more energetic, there are a number of walking trails in Franschhoek's picturesque mountains, offering unrivalled views over Franschhoek and neighbouring towns.
Every year, Franschhoek plays host to several festivals, including 'The Bastille Festival'.The Literary Festival, The Champagne Festival, The Classical Music Festival and The Open Gardens Festival but to name a few.
About Franschhoek
A video tour around the Franschoek Valley
An introduction to the magnificent Franschhoek Wine Valley in the Cape winelands of South Africa. Nestled against majestic mountain, Franschhoek is home to award-winning wine estates and restaurants, boutique hotels and luxury guest houses and wonderful retail shops.