Paul's Guidebook
Franklin & Co., Bijoux Sq. Hugenote St
Fabulous all day breakfasts. Opens 0700 until 1700. R74 includes Big Dog coffee. Monday Madness, same deal all day, R60 :)
Excellent steaks as well as BYO no corkage charge on wine. Take the bottle of 13 year old Cabernet Sauvignon you will find gratis in your room :)
The Hussar Grill Franschhoek
34 Huguenot StreetExcellent steaks as well as BYO no corkage charge on wine. Take the bottle of 13 year old Cabernet Sauvignon you will find gratis in your room :)
Good food and great views from the terrace
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La Petite Ferme Lakeside Lodges
Pass RoadGood food and great views from the terrace
Prize winning Cap Classique sparkling wine (MCC) and lunches at the Orangerie.
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Le Lude Estate and Orangerie Restaurant
Lambrechts RoadPrize winning Cap Classique sparkling wine (MCC) and lunches at the Orangerie.
Rose Garden Picnic at Boschendal
A fun thing to do on a sunny day. Pre-booking recommended
A popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Beautiful garden setting in which to enjoy great coffee and decadent cake.
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The French Connection Bistro
48 Huguenot StreetA popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Beautiful garden setting in which to enjoy great coffee and decadent cake.
Bistro BonBon Restaurant
The French Connection Bistro
48 Huguenot StreetROCA Restaurant
Uitkyk StreetOn the edge of the village, great vibe
La Petite Colombe
Dassenberg RoadGreat stop for a craft beer and burger especially after an MTB ride or at anytime
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Hey Joe Brewery
R45Great stop for a craft beer and burger especially after an MTB ride or at anytime
For your morning caffeine fix or anytime.:) Your host's favourite coffee shop in Franschhoek
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The Hoek Espresso Bar
For your morning caffeine fix or anytime.:) Your host's favourite coffee shop in Franschhoek
Sightseeing
Daily MTB hire. Ask Gary at the shop about routes, including, scenic spots, through vineyards, places to wine taste and have a snack. There are some challenging technical trails in the area for the more accomplished MTB riders.
Ask your host about road rides. viz Helshoegte/Jonkers and of course, Franschhoek Pass. Paul is Chair of the Franschhoek Cycle Club. Take a look at our iconic cycle shirt. Makes a great souvenir as well as the perfect gift.
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Franschhoek Cycles
2 Main RoadDaily MTB hire. Ask Gary at the shop about routes, including, scenic spots, through vineyards, places to wine taste and have a snack. There are some challenging technical trails in the area for the more accomplished MTB riders.
Ask your host about road rides. viz Helshoegte/Jonkers and of course, Franschhoek Pass. Paul is Chair of the Franschhoek Cycle Club. Take a look at our iconic cycle shirt. Makes a great souvenir as well as the perfect gift.
Markets
Saturday mornings or Pop Up Sundays and public holidays additionally. Live music, coffee, gins, champagne & oysters, sushi, boules, and people watching :)
The Franschhoek Market
29 Huguenot StFitness
Daily spinning classes as well as fully equipped gym. Daily rates. Just the tonic before a day on the Wine Tram or following a night on the town :)
Franschhoek Health Club
57 Cabriere StDaily spinning classes as well as fully equipped gym. Daily rates. Just the tonic before a day on the Wine Tram or following a night on the town :)
Wine Tasting
Sit under the oaks, enjoy the views as well as Glen Wood's award winning chardonnay.
Glenwood Vineyards
Robertsvlei RoadSit under the oaks, enjoy the views as well as Glen Wood's award winning chardonnay.
Best location to watch the sun go down with a glass of wine to hand.
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Dieu Donne Vineyards & Views
Best location to watch the sun go down with a glass of wine to hand.
Purple Line recommended Book early. it gets busy as it's so popular. If you get to the booking office situated at the River Cafe' before 0830, try their early bird ( half price) latte'!
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Tramway des vins de Franschhoek
Cabriere StreetPurple Line recommended Book early. it gets busy as it's so popular. If you get to the booking office situated at the River Cafe' before 0830, try their early bird ( half price) latte'!
Not part of the usual wine tasting route. This little gem is a guest house that grows its own vines and makes good wine. Currently a "must" to try is their 12 year old Pinotage!
Le Manoir De Brendel
R45Not part of the usual wine tasting route. This little gem is a guest house that grows its own vines and makes good wine. Currently a "must" to try is their 12 year old Pinotage!
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Local transport
Uber and "Tuk Tuks" are available for getting around in the village.
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Hiking
There are some good walks around Franschhoek. Contact the Tourist Information office for more information. You'll need a permit for some walks in the national park.
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Suggested route to town and airport is via R45, then R301.
Scenic route, takes in Lynx and Topiary wine farms. Worth a visit and taste. Then on to Madiba Legacy, drive past two golf courses, Pearl Valley and 27 hole Boschenmeer (you can play both of these courses as a visitor). After Boschenmeer, take N1 to town or airport (45 minutes).