All that Franschoek has to offer

Want to get the full Franschhoek experience?

Perfectly placed in the heart of the Cape Winelands and renowned for all its internationally acclaimed restaurants and wine estates, Franschhoek has so much to offer any visitor to this quaint village.

Chanteclair is just a walk away from the centre of Franschhoek with all its restaurants, galleries and delis. For those wanting a bit of shopping therapy, Franschhoek is definitely the place to visit.

Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve

Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve has 10 hiking routes of varying difficulty – and we’re open every day of the year!

The Huguenot Monument

The monument commemorates the event and expresses the descendants’ gratitude for their religious freedom.

Kumanov Perfumery

With decades of experience under their perfume belts, the scent savants at Perfume Prive Workshop assist an endless number of groups to create their signature scent

Franschhoek Motor Museum

With a unique and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia in the magnificent setting of L’Ormarins, Franschhoek, you can book a museum tour, have a snack at our deli, or take a tram ride to Anthonij Rupert Wines for a wine tasting.

Village Market

At the Franschhoek Village Market, you can spend a day with family and friends, enjoying good food and drink, quality craft, upbeat live music and good times under the historic Oak trees.

Boschendal Day Trips

Enjoy all the family friendly fun our magnificent wine farm has to offer, from award-winning wine and food experiences to exploring the spectacular landscape by foot, horse or bike.

Huguenot Museum

The Museum in Franschhoek is a remembrance of the history of the Huguenots before and after their arrival at the Cape of Good Hope.

Franschhoek Wine Tram

Journey with Us.
Hop on board and discover the beauty of the Franschhoek Valley in the best way possible! We can’t wait to share this unforgettable journey with you.

Glenelly Glass Museum

The tasting room, on the top floor of the winery overlooking the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, offers visitors a friendly welcome to Glenelly.

Horseback Wine Tasting

Take a scenic ride through vineyards, forests and over mountains, stopping at the Rickety Bridge Winery and Mont Rochelle before returning to the stables.

E-Bike Vine Tours

There has never been a better way to experience the winelands than on a bicycle and now electric bicycles make it even more enjoyable and accessible to the whole family.

Spice Route

Spice Route Destination offers an array of adventurous tastings and dining experiences. All the tasting venues and restaurants are within easy walking distance from another.

Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, set at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and wine, and evokes a sense of wellbeing.

Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden

Widely recognised as one of the world’s foremost sculptors of the animal form, he initially focused on the big cats; in recent years, he has used the human figure to explore our relationship with our inner wilderness.

Franschhoek Wine Route

The fertile Franschhoek Wine Valley is home to some of South Africa’s noble cultivars and classic styles. These range from superb whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Chenin Blanc, to the full-bodied reds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot.