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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 Tel: +27 (0)21 250 1607/8/9
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

Place of Abundance
Set in South Africa’s Cape Winelands close to Franschhoek and Stellenbosch lies
Babylonstoren. More than a farm and hotel, it’s an experience in multiple dimensions.
A paradise anchored to land. At its heart lies a magnificent five-hectare garden, an
ever-evolving tapestry that guides every aspect of the farm’s offering. This includes the
contemporary hotel and spa, the winery, farm-to-fork restaurants and shops. Guests are
invited to an enchanting experience – one that celebrates Babylonstoren’s unhurried farm
lifestyle and magnificent surroundings.
T: +27 21 863 3852 • www.babylonstoren.com • shop.babylonstoren.com
Babylonstoren Road, Franschhoek • E-mail: enquiries@babylonstoren.com
Wine Tastings and Museum • Cellar, Garden and Olive Oil Tours (booking advisable).
Opening Times: Mon-Sun 09h00-18h00 in summer and 09h00-17h00 in winter.
Closed on Christmas Day. Attractions: Garden, Restaurants, Tasting Room, Lifestyle and
Farm Shops, Hotel, Spa, Workshops, Functions, Online Shop, Soetmelksvlei Experience.
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