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Town in Western Cape Province, South Africa
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Franschhoek (Dutch for 'French Corner') is a city in the Cape Winelands. Franschhoek makes a serious attempt at being the food and wine capital of South Africa and there are many fine restaurants. It's a great place to relax, enjoy top food and wine, in a spectacular atmosphere.
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A dirt track leads up to a 68-m high dam on the Berg River, which supplies water to Cape Town.
Wine tours and scenic tours in the winelands. Also offer transfers to Cape Town and the airport, accommodation and car rental.
The store offers a small lecture and demonstration on how chocolate and resulting confectionary is made. You also get to try some. There is no admission fee. Tour starts twice a day at 11AM and 3PM, lasts approximately 40 min. Registration is not required, just show up at the store. If you wish to pay something there is a tip jar in the showroom or you can simply buy something in the store.
A charming bistro-style restaurant with a welcoming and unpretentious atmosphere. Specialities include crispy roast duck, fresh mussels and an excellent steak selection.
Lunch only, bookings essential, excellent view over the valley.
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A Cape Dutch farm with vineyards and orchards surrounded by the dramatic mountains of the Drakenstein Valley.
Comfortable self-catering accommodation in three cottages on a boutique wine farm close to the centre of the village.
Offers three self-catering cottages set on the Franschhoek river, a pool among the pear orchards and a wine tasting room with DSTV access and private tasting.
Four holiday villas on a working wine farm a 5-minute stroll from the centre of the village.
You can walk along the main street to have a look at the shops and various restaurants and a stroll through the streets off the main street will show you some nice old houses.
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