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Franschhoek at a glance

Franschhoek is one of the oldest towns of South Africa. Franschhoek is situated about 75km from Cape Town and has been incorporated into the Stellenbosch Municipality in 2000.

A brief history of the area
Franschhoek was originally known as the valley of the Huguenots. In 1685 the French Huguenots fled from their homeland when Protestantism was outlawed in France. In 1688 the refugees were granted land by the Dutch government and began establishing farms and businesses. Many of the settlers named their farms after the areas in France from which they came. Today, most of these farms still retain their original Cape Dutch farmhouses.

Climate
The climate in Franschhoek is warm and temperate. The winters tend to have more rain than the summers with an average temperature of 16.4 °C.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD) The closest airport to Franschhoek is the Cape Town International Airport with a road distance of 49km.

Schools in the area
Schools are one of the factors to consider when investing in an area. Popular schools in Franschhoek include Franschhoek High School, Bridge House, Groendal Secondary and Primary School, and more.

Shopping
Franschhoek offers a divine shopping experience and has become a destination for speciality and high-quality retail shopping. With a diversity of shops, Franschhoek is quite a busy little town and caters for all likings and styles.

Restaurants
Franschhoek is a 'Hot Spot' for tourists, especially international travellers. Franschhoek is more of an up-market area and boasts with multiple upmarket restaurants and fine dining experiences. Popular restaurants include Monneaux Restaurant, Leapard's Leap, Rickety Bridge, Pierneef à La Motte, Mont Rochelle, Le Petit, Foliage, The Werf, Big Dog Café, and much more.

Special Attractions
Franschhoek is surrounded by reputable wine farms and mountains. Outdoor activities and wine pairings are some of the most popular things to do in Franschhoek. Other attractions include farmer markets, art galleries, chocolate tastings, Wine tram, Le Ferme Fly Fishing, hiking trails, motor museum, Huguenot Memorial, craft markets and so much more for family and friends to enjoy.

Time to invest

Franschhoek is the luxury of fine wine and mountain views and is considered as a relatively safe area and allows residents to live a fortunate and safe lifestyle. There are no shortages of things to do in Franschhoek. This is a town you can call home.

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