How to Get There:

We rented a car from Cape Town using SIXT car rental and it was a very easy drive via Stellenbosch which took about 1 hour 40 minutes.

Where To Stay:

Maison Chablis

Beautiful hotel right in the centre of the town. The staff were really friendly, there was a gorgeous pool and the room was lovely. 10/10

Where To Eat/Drink:

Tuk Tuk Microbrewery

Cheap restaurants in Franschhoek aren’t easy to find but this one is a good spot for something a little less formal and expensive. You can also do a tasting of their 5 beers for 90 ZAR per person which is a nice little extra. 7/10

La Petite Colombe

The most amazing 3* Michelin Restaurant situated on Leeu Estate. The whole experience was fantastic, we did the lunch tasting menu and had the best time. Although this might be due to the fact that we’ve never had Michelin food before and so were blown away from start to finish. 11/10

What To Do:

The Wine Tram

The main reason people come to Franschhoek is the wine and the wine tram did not disappoint. We went on the Navy line and were advised to select 3 wineries which was definitely the perfect number. We chose to visit Plaisir, Boschendal and Bartinney. Boschendal definitely had the best wine but Bartinney won the prize for the best views and also had such a friendly atmosphere. 10/10

Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve

Just a short drive up the Franschhoek Pass is the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, which is the perfect place for a hike. The views over the wineries is well worth an early morning walk and there are about 10 different hiking trails of various lengths. The entrance fee is 70 ZAR per person. Just beware of the baboons! 8/10

Franschhoek Market

A cute little market selling lots of unique products like handmade jewellery, clothes and second hand books as well as various food stalls. The market is only on at the weekends but well worth a visit. 7/10