In the beautiful Cape Winelands of South Africa, nestled beneath majestic mountains, lies the historical village of Franschhoek. Widely known as the “Food and wine capital of South Africa”, Franschhoek boasts some of the best restaurants in the country, together with numerous wine estates.

Franchhoek is less than a hour drive from Cape Town. Both Paarl and Stellenbosch is approximately 20 minutes away. Franchhoek, Valley of the Huguenots, one of the premier destinations in the World of Wine. . All noble cultivars and classic styles are on show here.

From superb whites to rich and fruity reds to exceptional sparkling wines. And you'll be happy to know the most farms readily welcome visitors for tastings. The Picturesque valley offers some of South Africa's most acclaimed restaurants with everything from Cape country fare to sublime French cuisine. It's not surprising that the area is known as the "Wine and Food capital of the Cape".

Franschhoek is a wine lovers delight… the valley has a deep vigneron tradition, dating back to the 16th century. Some of South Africa's oldest and most famous wine estates are found here. These Grand Olde Cape-Dutch farmhouses and wine stores have watched proudly over the land for centuries; and the Vineyards & Wine Estates still produce some of South Africa's top wines today.