Visit Wine Farms in Franschhoek
By: Kimberley Myers
Franschhoek is one of the Cape’s most popular destinations for holiday-makers and is home to some of the country’s most highly respected and successful wine farms. Breath-taking scenery and majestic mountains cradle the wine farms in Franschhoek, making a day-trip or longer stay in the region an unforgettable experience and holiday highlight. With an array of activities to entice and entertain, Franschhoek is an outing and destination not to be missed.
Franschhoek vineyards are home to some of the Capes most impressive wine farms. Boshendal, Mont Rochelle, Cabriere Estate and Chamonix each boast delicious wines and stunning locations for wine tasting. Part of the Western Cape’s wine route, Franschhoek is a region that will impress both the serious wine connoisseur as well as those who enjoy the odd glass of good wine.
The quaint town of Franschhoek hosts many festivals throughout the year where wine farms in Franschhoek get to showcase their skills whilst members of the public sit back and enjoy their wines and the festive atmosphere. As Franschhoek was a town established by the French Huguenots, Bastille Day is an important event on the annual calendar. Each restaurant and shop decorates themselves with the French flag and offers traditional French cuisine and foods. Wine farms in Franschhoek join in with the celebrations, many having sales and specials on wines as well as live music or French themed tours.
Wine farms in Franschhoek and around the Cape are popular as wedding venues. Stone churches from the early days of French and Dutch settlement are perfect for Christian ceremonies, whilst the wine farms welcome wedding parties to use their restaurants and other designated areas as reception venues. The backdrops of magnificent mountains and never-ending grapevines make great photographs and add to the romantic atmosphere of the occasion.
Wine farms in Franschhoek are perfect for either a family outing or private date. Most wine farms offer children entertainment areas as well as family friendly restaurants, allowing wine-lovers to enjoy the experience and scenery with the younger members of their families. If you are planning a romantic getaway for two, choosing one of the wine farms in Franschhoek for your trip will allow you to enjoy the stunning environment and wine of the region, whilst giving you both luxury and privacy.
Franschhoek is one of the treasures of the Cape, enjoyed by both tourists and locals due to its beauty and excellent vineyards. Franschhoek is less than an hour drive out of Cape Town’s city centre making it the perfect quick getaway or day trip for both locals and tourists with a limited schedule. Hard to believe that this magical region is just around the corner from a bustling and vibrant city, Franschhoek is Cape Town’s hidden secret which offers the perfect combination of beauty and luxury.
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