Franschhoek
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Franschhoek (Afrikaans for 'French Corner') is a city in the Cape Winelands of South Africa.
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Understand
Franschhoek was founded by French settlers (that is why the name), who came to plant some wine here. The Franschhoek wines are today one of the best in the world. So be sure to take a bottle or two from a local wine farm.
Get in
There is only one road to Franschhoek and no train service.
Get around
You can walk along the main street to see all the nice old houses and have a look at the shops and various restaurants.
See
Franschhoek is a place to relax. Stroll up or down the main street and take your time to have a look around.
Do
- Rent a bike to go up and down the hills along the wine farms.
- Go fishing to some of the lakes nearby
Buy
Eat & Drink
Along the main road are a number of very good restaurants.
Sleep
Le Quartier Francais has recently been awarded the title 'Best Small Hotel in the World'!!! It is the perfect place to stay in the Cape Winelands.
Get out
- Visit one of the other towns in the Cape Winelands, like Stellenbosch and Paarl, or go to Cape Town and enjoy its attractions.
- Follow the N2 highway to the east to get to the famous Garden Route
- Go to the beach at Strand or Gordon's Bay (less crowded) and swim in the False Bay
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