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".. is South Africa's gourmet food capital."
Wanderlustmovement
".. is known for its wine, food and scenery."
2foodtrippers
".. is one of the oldest towns in South Africa."
Triptipedia
".. is the Cape Winelands food haven; don't let anyone tell you otherwise."
Bittenbythetravelbug
".. is not only wine and food there are several mounting bike trails around the town."
Stingynomads
".. is equally lovely and another great wine-tasting spot."
Whereistara
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".. is a word in Afrikaans; one of the eleven languages spoken in South Africa, which means French Corner."
Triptipedia
".. is a gorgeous town full of the distinctive bright white Cape Dutch style buildings."
Theworldonmynecklace
".. is at the heart South Africa's wine valley."
Themilitaryfrequentflyer
".. is more touristy and expensive than Robertson, but it's even more beautiful with a cute village and stunning setting surrounded by mountains."
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Franschhoek's character in words:
Culture Nature Wine Food Mountain Size: Village By a lake Huguenot Monument Franschhoek Pass Dieu Donne Vineyards
Should I visit - Franschhoek or Stellenbosch?
Franschhoek is more interesting than Stellenbosch. But if Stellenbosch is on your route, add it to your route and plan a visit there.
Should you visit Franschhoek or Hermanus?
Franschhoek and Hermanus are interesting and are rated similiar.
Top articles about Franschhoek
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The Wine – But of course! The wine offerings on this route are phenomenal. Whether you’re after a crisp Chenin Blanc or a complex Cab Sauv you’ll find it all along the orange and purple lines, from big name wineries down to boutique charmers. ...
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Best things to do in Franschhoek, South Africa
.. for wine and food lovers, here you can find some of the best wine estates and finest restaurants in the country. When choosing which wine farms to visit definitely get off and do some tasting at Boschendal farm it’s one of our favorites in Franschhoek. You visit several fine estates, do wine, cheese, and ..
- Best foody things to do in Franschhoek
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Best things to do in Franschhoek, South Africa
> Where to stay in Franschhoek
There are many guesthouses in the town itself but I’d really recommend staying just outside Franschhoek at one of the wine estates or farms it’s a totally different experience and even if it’ a bit more expensive (not always) it’s definitely worth it. Farms around Franschhoek are some of the most beautiful estates in ...
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The Franschhoek wine tram: a charming wine tasting experience
During our most recent family holiday, we explored the Western Cape Region The Franschhoek Wine Tram - the perfect experience for wine lovers visiting Franschhoek, South Africa The easiest way to get to Franschhoek is by car. We rented one from Cape Town International Airport, and it was an easy drive to Franschhoek.
- What is the Franschhoek wine tram? - How the Franschhoek wine tram works - 9 thoughts on “The Franschhoek wine tram: a charming wine tasting experience”
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The Franschhoek Wine Tram
When planning our honeymoon, Dan and I both knew that we wanted it to involve wine. Wine has been a passion of both of ours for a long time and our love for it definitely increased when we did the WSET wine accreditation course. Firstly, we wouldn’t be hiring a car while in South Africa.
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> Franschhoek Wine Tram
.. before your trip and pick your top 3 wineries. There’s a good chance you’ll have time for more but it will help you decide when to hop off, or not, after a few glasses. ...
- Wine Storage - The Wine – - Allee Bleue Tasting –
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swap_horizAlternatives to Franschhoek:
Stellenbosch
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27 km
Hermanus
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57 km
Muizenberg
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64 km
Nearest highlight:
Cape Town

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Cape Town International Airport
51 km

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transfer_within_a_stationTransfer:
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dashboardGeneral:
Connection:
Bad
Daily costs:
Normal
Sea/River/Lake:
No / No / Yes
UV radiation:
Very high
accessibility_newTourism:
Stay length:
1-2 days
Hostels:
Few
Touristic:
Very few
Peak season:
January, March, September, October, November, December
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Summary:
Franschhoek has a population of over 17,556. In addition, Franschhoek offers you the possibility to relax next to by a lake. Franschhoek is located in east South Africa. The nearest city of Franschhoek is Paarl.












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