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Franschhoek

Franschhoek (French corner) is one of more. The best way to experience
the oldest towns in South Africa and Franschhoek is to book a 2- or 3-
has a strong French history and influ- night stay. This will allow enough time
ence as this is where the French Hu- to experience everything that there is
guenot refugees settled in 1688. to see, do and taste in the region.
Many of the refugees were given land Many describe Franschhoek as the
by the then Dutch government who "food and wine capital" of South Af-
ruled the Cape of Good Hope. Many rica. Many wineries have some form
farms and businesses still have French of food offering accompanied by top
names and the town’s atmosphere is wines.
uniquely French-like.
Access to outlying wineries is made
The town’s close proximity to Cape easy by the ever-popular Franschhoek
Town (45 minutes), ideal weather, Wine Tram which allow visitors to hop
architectural beauty, huge variety of on and off between the town centre
culinary offerings and award-winning and most wineries in the region.
wines make it one of the most popular
tourist destinations in the Cape Wine- Information offices
lands.
Franschhoek Wine Valley/
It all happens in the buzzling center of Vignerons de Franschhoek
the village along its main road. Here 021 876 2861
you will find an abondance of restau- info@franschhoek.org.za
rants, coffee shops, curio shops, art www.franschhoek.org.za
galleries, antique shops and so much

Babylonstoren

Authentic Farm Experience
Granted in 1692, Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, set at the foot of
Simonsberg in South Africa’s Franschhoek Wine Valley. It has a fruit and vegetable garden
of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and wine, and evokes a sense
of wellbeing. Every aspect of Babylonstoren – including the contemporary Farm Hotel &
Spa, the Farm Shop and Restaurants – is led by the ever-changing tapestry and botanical
diversity of the garden. They follow a farm-to-fork philosophy which means they like to
serve seasonal food that reflects a “pick, clean and serve” approach.
T: 021 863 3852 • www.babylonstoren.com • shop.babylonstoren.com
Klapmuts - Simondium Road, Simondium • E-mail: enquiries@babylonstoren.com
Tastings & Sales: Mon - Sun: 08h00 - 17h00 • Cellar, Garden and Olive Oil and
Balsamic Tours, booking essential. Closed: Christmas Day
Attractions: Gardens, Restaurants, Bakery, Scented Room, Farm Shop,
Hotel, Garden Spa, Tea, Workshops, Functions.
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