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Introduction
33km (20 miles) E of Stellenbosch; 79km (49 miles) E of Cape Town via Stellenbosch; 85km (53 miles) SE of Cape Town via Paarl If you plan to overnight in the Winelands, the prettiest valley by far is Franschhoek (French Corner), the land S... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information Pick up one of the helpful maps and a great regional brochure at the Franschhoek Tourism Bureau, on the main road going into town, at 70 Huguenot Rd. (tel. 021/876-3603; Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; hours are exten... Continue reading »
Franschhoek Travel Experiences
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Hiking the Puddings route
Waking on Saturday morning, on the veranda of Agtertafelberg hut with Elandspad below and surrounded by mountains, I wondered why I don’t... Continue reading »
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The Great Backpack Mistake
Getting ready for a 9 month trip means lots of forward planning. One of the most important tips that the guide books give is that y... Continue reading »
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Stellenbosch: Wine Country
We got into Stellenbosch at night and planned to have only 1 day there, leaving on the Baz Bus the next morning. Stellenbosch is a... Continue reading »
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Hiking down the length of Elandspad
The warning bells were ringing when Rob and Richard voiced doubts about doing the trip in one day. Another warning was when we climbed th... Continue reading »
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Thomas Hut 75 years
On Friday 3 November, in between showers, 80 people celebrated the Thomas Huts 75th birthday. The event may only have lasted a few hours,... Continue reading »
Popular Franschhoek Hotels
- Realou
- Franschhoek Country House & Villas
- LE FRANSCHHOEK HOTEL AND SPA
- Pr Franschhoek
- Hotel Canton Town
