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Franschhoek
Known to locals as the gastronomic capital of South Africa and to outsiders as the most coveted valley in the country, Franschhoek embodies its French heritage with high standards of winemaking, cooking, hospitality and withering elitism.
The picturesque village is a narrow stretch of immaculate restored Cape Dutch houses enclosed by craggy granite mountains that rise sheer into the sky like war-torn shark fins, and all around the mesmerising rhythm of row upon row of grape vines imposes itself like a conductor’s baton.
You can barely sneeze without spraying a five-star chef in the face and there are more restaurants than streetlights, most of them worthy of some lauded mention in a catalogue of finest establishments countrywide. And the 30 or so wine farms in the area include some of the country’s finest and you could easily exhaust your wine tasting allocation in this valley alone.
Having experienced a boom in property investment and with a picture-postcard setting, Franschhoek has blossomed into one of the Cape’s most visited attractions. Shops, boutiques, cafes and all manner of pampering self-indulgent industry have flocked here like egrets to a migrating herd of buffalo.
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Klein Genot
Type: Guest House
Rates from: R650pp sharing
Status: Loads of Fairy Dust
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- Picture-perfect scenes of vineyards, mountains and toothless craftsmen selling their wares
- Award-winning chefs, restaurants and guest houses
- Some of South Africa’s finest wines
- Local village charm infused with international sophistication
- Boutique shops, galleries, jewellers and delis
- Country pursuits along the lines of horse riding, golf and mountain bike trails
- Exhibitions and intimate festivals of food, wine and song
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Each valley has a distinct character and personal charm, so pick the one you like the most or visit all three if you can’t decide.
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Opt for any number of our day trips to experience the diverse magic of the Cape without having to worry about pesky details like getting lost or driving after too many wine tastings.
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Our travel advice section gives you the low down on when to visit, what to bring, what not to bring, what to do and what not to do.
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The Cape Winelands are an easy hour from Cape Town but you’ll need to hire a car if you want to spend some quality time there. Get the info you need before you leave.
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