Franschhoek, Wine town in Western Cape, South Africa.
Franschhoek sits at 273 meters elevation in a valley surrounded by mountains, with numerous wine estates dotting the landscape of the Western Cape province.
French Huguenot refugees settled in this valley in 1688, establishing farms and introducing their advanced viticulture techniques that shaped the region's wine production.
The Huguenot Monument and Museum preserve the French heritage through artifacts, while local families maintain surnames reflecting their French ancestral connections.
Visitors can reach Franschhoek by taking a 75-kilometer drive from Cape Town, following routes through mountain passes and agricultural landscapes.
The Franschhoek Wine Tram, operating on restored railway tracks from 1904, transports visitors between different wine estates throughout the valley.
Location: Stellenbosch Local Municipality
Inception: 1688
Elevation above the sea: 273 m
Website: http://www.franschhoekweb.co.za/
Website: http://franschhoekweb.co.za
GPS coordinates: -33.91667,19.13333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:23
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