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Franschhoek Wine Tram - Official Site (Franschhoek Terminal)
4.6(4176)·Attraction
We've explored the wine farms on the tram before and made a separate video about it. It's another way to experience Franschhoek beyond the town itself.
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Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk @ Franschhoek
4.7(85)·Church
This beautiful church dates to 1847. Go inside to appreciate the wooden ceiling, chandeliers and magnificent organ.
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Franschhoek Village Market
4.4(1135)·Specialty Retail
A lovely Saturday-morning wander under the oak trees, with food, crafts, artwork and live music. It's a substantial market with plenty to browse.
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Franschhoek Wine Valley
4.6(200)·Attraction
Pop into the tourism office for maps and advice on exploring town. The lady here also recommended our café stop.
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Cafe du Vin
4.3(1085)·Restaurant
We cooled down with milkshakes rather than our usual coffee or wine. There's a lovely restaurant interior, a bar and a small wine cellar.
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Hotel du Vin - Boutique Hotel Franschhoek
4.7(38)·Hotel
We were shown around this charming historic boutique hotel right near the centre of town. The courtyard, swimming pool and impressive wine cellar were highlights.
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Huguenot Fine Chocolates
4.3(650)·Shopping · Chocolate
A tempting shop full of chocolates made here in Franschhoek. We'd just had chocolate milkshakes, otherwise we'd have been very tempted to indulge.
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Bootlegger Franschhoek
4.4(206)·Cafe · Coffee
Another good coffee-shop option to keep in mind while wandering around town.
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Tuk Tuk Microbrewery & Bistro
4.5(1072)·Brewery
An unexpected find on our walk through town. This microbrewery occupies a historic building dating to 1886.
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Leeu House
4.8(128)·Hotel
This five-star hotel on the main road looked lovely, with trees out front and a striking sculpture in the garden.
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Huguenot Memorial Museum
4.4(879)·Museum
The mountain setting is beautiful, and the monument reflects the Huguenots' story of religious freedom. We admired it without going inside the ticketed grounds.
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First South African Perfume Museum
4.9(65)·Museum
The perfume museum is another stop included in the museum complex's admission. We didn't go inside on this visit.











