Franschhoek Wine Valley | And the #franscHHoekmoments Winner is…

Accommodation

Franschhoek offers visitors a wide range of accommodation – from luxury boutique hotels to quaint bed and breakfasts and self-catering establishments. Choose to stay in one of the many establishments located within easy walking distance of the main road, or opt for a more secluded establishment – located on farms in and around the valley – offering you the ultimate winelands experience. Whatever your choice, you will be guaranteed of a blissful night’s rest.

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Franschhoek may be South Africa’s Culinary Capital, but you are bound to want to explore further than our award-winning restaurants and wineries. If the options are simply too many for you to decide, contact one of our local tour operators who have distilled what’s available into itineraries for all tastes. For a wine tasting with a difference take a ride on the Franschhoek Wine Tram. For the more energetic there are numerous walking trails in the surrounding mountains – particularly in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. You can also hire a bicycle and explore on your own, or go wine tasting on horseback. Venture out to Val de Vie for some polo or opt for an exciting game of golf at the breathtaking and award-winning Pearl Valley golf course.

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Franschhoek boasts some of South Africa’s ‘Top 100’ restaurants and has become known as the country’s Culinary Capital, providing visitors with a memorable dining experience. Leading chefs create everything from cutting-edge cuisine to stylish light meals, using only the freshest local produce paired with superb local wines. Franschhoek is also a member of The Délice Network of Good Food Cities of the World. Délice is an international network of likeminded cities engaged in promoting the benefits of culinary excellence and good food. Franschhoek was granted membership to this prestigious network in October 2014, and is the only member in the Southern Hemisphere.

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A short wander down the main road in Franschhoek uncovers world-class shops and boutiques for an intimate and relaxed shopping experience. There is truly something for everyone. Whether you are looking for wine, jewellery, designer clothing, artworks, a special gift, collectable books or chocolate you’ll find the best of these and much more along our main street. Many of our wine estates also have superb deli’s serving the best in terms of freshly baked breads, olive and olive oils, charcuterie and much more.

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Franschhoek has been the ideal wedding setting for as long as we care to remember. Anyone who has ever been married here will tell you that the beautiful and serene Franschhoek Valley is the perfect place to start off your life long journey together. The romantic scenery adds to a wedding’s ambiance and ensures that your never to be forgotten day is just that more special. With numerous venues to choose from you’re bound to find something that is everything you ever dreamt of and more.

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As you make your way into Franschhoek you will notice that most of the farms still bear their original French names, some complete with a spectacular Cape Dutch homestead, towering oaks and rolling vineyards. You will find an array of cellars, ranging from quaint boutique wineries that cater for those in search of something unique, to the large cellars that offer visitors organised tours and tastings. The fertile Franschhoek Wine Valley is home to some of South Africa’s noble cultivars and classic styles. These range from superb whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Chenin Blanc, to the full-bodied reds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot. The area also produces some of the country’s extraordinary Méthode Cap Classiques, which can all be enjoyed during a trip along the Franschhoek MCC Route.

And the #franscHHoekmoments Winner is…

May 6, 2015 2:39 pm

Did you enter our #franscHHoekmoments Instagram video competition? Read more to see if you’re the lucky winner of our grand prize for the best Instagram video entry!

Throughout the month of April, we ran a competition on Instagram encouraging fans of Franschhoek to share their very best #franscHHoekmoments. The competition was simple; all you had to do was to film 15 seconds of your #franscHHoekmoments and upload the clip to Instagram, tagging #franscHHoekmoments to enter.

We saw some beautiful entries and deciding on a winner was a very tough task! We asked the South African iger community to help us judge the entries, to keep things fair.

Here’s a reminder of the prizes that were up for grabs:

FIRST PRIZE – for the best #franscHHoekmoments video uploaded to Instagram

A two night stay for two persons sharing at Angala Boutique Hotel and Guesthouse with breakfast included
Lunch for two at La Residence Hotel
A voucher for two persons at Allora Restaurant valued at R400
Chocolate and wine pairing for two persons at La Bri Wine Estate
A voucher for a box of assorted cheese from Dalewood Fromage (valued at R250)
6 Bottles of Blanc de Noir from Lynx Wines

SECOND PRIZE

A two night stay for two at Auberge Clermont
Taste of Grande Provence experience for 2 people plus 2 bottles of Grande Provence Wine
La Motte Winelands Tea for two
A voucher for a box of assorted cheese from Dalewood Fromage (valued at R250)

We also gave away a few spot prizes to our favourite entry of every week, including:

A Wine and Charcuterie Tasting at Bread & Wine for two persons
A one-night stay for 2 people at Avondrood Guesthouse including breakfast
6 bottles of Kastanje 2013 from La Chataigne
6 bottles of Sauvignon Blanc 2014 from Noble Hill
Award-winning La Motte Food and Wine Tasting for two
6 bottles of Klein Babylonstoren wines from Backsberg Wine Estate (valued at R672)
A Biodiversity walk with Rob Armstrong from Haut Espoir with wine tasting for two
A guided mountainside hike at La Motte Wine Estate for two
A 3 course lunch for 2 at the Country Kitchen at Mont Rochelle, including a wine tasting

Meet the judges

Anna-Belle Mulder from igers Joburg: @shesaidsa

Dane Froman from igers Durban: @dane_forman

Ross Pickford from igers Cape Town: @roscoedude

The finalists

A perfect end to a perfect day with #FranscHHoekmoments ! Thank you @franschhoek_sa and @hautecabriere

A video posted by K Jansen Van Rensburg (@kosje) on Apr 11, 2015 at 9:53am PDT

Had an amazing weekend in FranscHHoek thanks to @franschhoek_sa here's a quick clip taken at Haute Cabrière @hautecabriere shot and edited on iPhone. Massive thanks to @takuando for being an amazing host, and to @emmajanenation and @cooliocandy for featuring in this clip. #FranscHHoekmoments

A video posted by Jeandré Gerding (@umlunguish) on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:12am PDT

A perfect day out in Franschhoek! ��See all of my #FranscHHoekmoments here. Ps. enter the #FranscHHoekmoments video competition to stand a chance to win some awesome prizes over the next few weeks including a luxurious weekend away!

A video posted by Emma-Jane Harbour (@emmajanenation) on Apr 11, 2015 at 2:59pm PDT

A perfect end to a perfect day with #FranscHHoekmoments ! Thank you @franschhoek_sa and @hautecabriere

A video posted by K Jansen Van Rensburg (@kosje) on Apr 11, 2015 at 9:53am PDT

Such an amazing day exploring @franschhoek_sa today. Ended off the day with some delicious sparkling wine at @hautecabriere. You can submit your own Franschhoek video moments using the hashtag #FranschhoekMoments to win some awesome prizes. #FranscHHoek

A video posted by Emma Jane Menteath (@emmajanementeath) on Apr 11, 2015 at 10:25am PDT

Had an awesome day in FranscHHoek with some crazy cool igers @goku_explores @emmajanenation @dylanharbour @cooliocandy @justinpolkey @emmajanementeath here's a quick clip from the yum yum Grande Provence Wine Farm @grandeprovence @franschhoek_sa are having a video competition at the moment to stand a chance to win some awesome prizes over the next few weeks! Post a vid of your experiences #FranscHHoekmoments

A video posted by Jeandré Gerding (@umlunguish) on Apr 11, 2015 at 10:19am PDT

A short snippet of the @franschhoek_sa experience we had on Saturday. This is one of our entries for the #franscHHoekmoments video competition, share your Franschhoek experiences with a short video and you could win awesome prizes! Fingers crossed!

A video posted by The Lion & The Lady (@thelionandthelady) on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:45am PDT

Follow me to @franschhoek_sa. Yesterday @butlernena and I explored this beautiful valley in its entirety. From quaint art gallery's to the extravagant wine farms. We saw, heard and of course tasted Franschhoek in our #franscHHoekmoments

A video posted by V A U G H N (@vaughn.wright) on Apr 19, 2015 at 12:09am PDT

#franscHHoekmoments @franschhoek_SA @giroandre

A video posted by Tammy Sykes (@tamaryn81) on Apr 20, 2015 at 9:52am PDT

A hyperlapse of the @fhwinetram. One of the best ways to see the @franschhoek_sa valley is with a bit of old world charm.

A video posted by The Lion & The Lady (@thelionandthelady) on Apr 15, 2015 at 7:13am PDT

And the winner is…

2nd place – @vaughn.wright

Follow me to @franschhoek_sa. Yesterday @butlernena and I explored this beautiful valley in its entirety. From quaint art gallery's to the extravagant wine farms. We saw, heard and of course tasted Franschhoek in our #franscHHoekmoments

A video posted by V A U G H N (@vaughn.wright) on Apr 19, 2015 at 12:09am PDT

1st place – @umlunguish

Had an amazing weekend in FranscHHoek thanks to @franschhoek_sa here's a quick clip taken at Haute Cabrière @hautecabriere shot and edited on iPhone. Massive thanks to @takuando for being an amazing host, and to @emmajanenation and @cooliocandy for featuring in this clip. #FranscHHoekmoments

A video posted by Jeandré Gerding (@umlunguish) on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:12am PDT

Thank you for all the beautiful entries that we received over the past month! We have loved seeing your #franscHHoekmoments.

Franschhoek Wine Valley exists to:

Develop and implement marketing plans to profile the Franschhoek Wine Valley
Arrange and advertise events that support the Franschhoek Wine Valley brand image and which encourage visitors to the Valley
Represent the business interests of our members to the Stellenbosch Municipality
Aggregate the combined buying power of our members to leverage economy of scale benefits from service providers
Coordinate free advisory services and discussion forums to support our member’s businesses

Our Accolades

Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Destination Winner 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015
Most Memorable Wine Route 2014, 2013 & 2012
Service Excellence Award - 2015
Best Tourism Event 2015 - Franschhoek Bastille Festival
Best Local Tourism Authority Information service 2013 & 2012

Tourism Levy

Certain establishments in Franschhoek may levy visitors with voluntary contributions towards the running of the FWV and to support local charities. Should visitors not wish to contribute to these causes, please indicate this to the relevant merchant.

Disclaimer

Maintenance & validity of all business operating permits, licences and registration certificates are the responsibility of the business owner. Franschhoek Wine Valley takes no responsibility for the renewal of the required legal business operating documentation.

Contact Us

Franschhoek Wine Valley

Physical Address
62 Huguenot Road
Franschhoek
7690

Office hours
Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 17h00
Saturday: 09h00 – 17h00
Sunday’s: 09h00 – 16h00

Contact Details
+27(0) 21 876 2861
info@franschhoek.org.za