Paul's Guidebook

Paul
Paul's Guidebook

Franklin & Co., Bijoux Sq. Hugenote St

Fabulous all day breakfasts. Opens 0700 until 1700. R74 includes Big Dog coffee. Monday Madness, same deal all day, R60 :)
Excellent steaks as well as BYO no corkage charge on wine. Take the bottle of 13 year old Cabernet Sauvignon you will find gratis in your room :)
The Hussar Grill Franschhoek
34 Huguenot Street
Excellent steaks as well as BYO no corkage charge on wine. Take the bottle of 13 year old Cabernet Sauvignon you will find gratis in your room :)
Good food and great views from the terrace
37 locals recommend
La Petite Ferme Lakeside Lodges
Pass Road
37 locals recommend
Good food and great views from the terrace
Prize winning Cap Classique sparkling wine (MCC) and lunches at the Orangerie.
18 locals recommend
Le Lude Estate and Orangerie Restaurant
Lambrechts Road
18 locals recommend
Prize winning Cap Classique sparkling wine (MCC) and lunches at the Orangerie.
A fun thing to do on a sunny day. Pre-booking recommended
Rose Garden Picnic at Boschendal
A fun thing to do on a sunny day. Pre-booking recommended
A popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Beautiful garden setting in which to enjoy great coffee and decadent cake.
39 locals recommend
The French Connection Bistro
48 Huguenot Street
39 locals recommend
A popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Beautiful garden setting in which to enjoy great coffee and decadent cake.
25 locals recommend
Bistro BonBon Restaurant
25 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
The French Connection Bistro
48 Huguenot Street
39 locals recommend
On the edge of the village, great vibe
30 locals recommend
ROCA Restaurant
Uitkyk Street
30 locals recommend
On the edge of the village, great vibe
33 locals recommend
La Petite Colombe
Dassenberg Road
33 locals recommend
Great stop for a craft beer and burger especially after an MTB ride or at anytime
12 locals recommend
Hey Joe Brewery
R45
12 locals recommend
Great stop for a craft beer and burger especially after an MTB ride or at anytime
For your morning caffeine fix or anytime.:) Your host's favourite coffee shop in Franschhoek
15 locals recommend
The Hoek Espresso Bar
15 locals recommend
For your morning caffeine fix or anytime.:) Your host's favourite coffee shop in Franschhoek

Sightseeing

Daily MTB hire. Ask Gary at the shop about routes, including, scenic spots, through vineyards, places to wine taste and have a snack. There are some challenging technical trails in the area for the more accomplished MTB riders. Ask your host about road rides. viz Helshoegte/Jonkers and of course, Franschhoek Pass. Paul is Chair of the Franschhoek Cycle Club. Take a look at our iconic cycle shirt. Makes a great souvenir as well as the perfect gift.
12 locals recommend
Franschhoek Cycles
2 Main Road
12 locals recommend
Daily MTB hire. Ask Gary at the shop about routes, including, scenic spots, through vineyards, places to wine taste and have a snack. There are some challenging technical trails in the area for the more accomplished MTB riders. Ask your host about road rides. viz Helshoegte/Jonkers and of course, Franschhoek Pass. Paul is Chair of the Franschhoek Cycle Club. Take a look at our iconic cycle shirt. Makes a great souvenir as well as the perfect gift.

Markets

Saturday mornings or Pop Up Sundays and public holidays additionally. Live music, coffee, gins, champagne & oysters, sushi, boules, and people watching :)
13 locals recommend
The Franschhoek Market
29 Huguenot St
13 locals recommend

Fitness

Daily spinning classes as well as fully equipped gym. Daily rates. Just the tonic before a day on the Wine Tram or following a night on the town :)
Franschhoek Health Club
57 Cabriere St
Daily spinning classes as well as fully equipped gym. Daily rates. Just the tonic before a day on the Wine Tram or following a night on the town :)

Wine Tasting

Sit under the oaks, enjoy the views as well as Glen Wood's award winning chardonnay.
Glenwood Vineyards
Robertsvlei Road
Sit under the oaks, enjoy the views as well as Glen Wood's award winning chardonnay.
Best location to watch the sun go down with a glass of wine to hand.
21 locals recommend
Dieu Donne Vineyards & Views
21 locals recommend
Best location to watch the sun go down with a glass of wine to hand.
Purple Line recommended Book early. it gets busy as it's so popular. If you get to the booking office situated at the River Cafe' before 0830, try their early bird ( half price) latte'!
196 locals recommend
Franschhoek Wine Tram
Cabriere Street
196 locals recommend
Purple Line recommended Book early. it gets busy as it's so popular. If you get to the booking office situated at the River Cafe' before 0830, try their early bird ( half price) latte'!
Not part of the usual wine tasting route. This little gem is a guest house that grows its own vines and makes good wine. Currently a "must" to try is their 12 year old Pinotage!
Le Manoir De Brendel
R45
Not part of the usual wine tasting route. This little gem is a guest house that grows its own vines and makes good wine. Currently a "must" to try is their 12 year old Pinotage!

City advice

Getting around

Local transport

Uber and "Tuk Tuks" are available for getting around in the village.
Getting around

Hiking

There are some good walks around Franschhoek. Contact the Tourist Information office for more information. You'll need a permit for some walks in the national park.
Getting around

Suggested route to town and airport is via R45, then R301.

Scenic route, takes in Lynx and Topiary wine farms. Worth a visit and taste. Then on to Madiba Legacy, drive past two golf courses, Pearl Valley and 27 hole Boschenmeer (you can play both of these courses as a visitor). After Boschenmeer, take N1 to town or airport (45 minutes).