Map of Franschhoek, South Africa

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The charming Cape Winelands village lies in the magnificent Franschhoek Wine Valley about 40km south of Paarl, and 83km from Cape Town. This makes the attractive town about an hour and a half drive from the Mother City. The overriding culture of Franschhoek is that of wine making and gourmet food, which pays homage to its French Huguenot ancestry, with this noble tradition being carried forward by members of the Vignerons de Franschhoek. There are 30 wine estates in the district, and many of them are world famous for their classic wine styles including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Chenin Blanc, as well as the rich reds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Yet Franschhoek is not only about wine making - when it comes to sublime French food preparation, Franschhoek is often referred to as the gourmet capital of South Africa.

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