Franschhoek Wine Valley | Dinner with Joe

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.

Adventure & Tours

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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.

Art Franschhoek

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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.

Shopping & Retail

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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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Wineries

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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.

Dinner with Joe

During the summer our taproom will be open on certain Friday evenings.

Pencil in your diaries and make a booking for the next event on the 29th of November 2019!

Time : 18:00 – 21:30

Where : Hey Joe Brewing Company

A live musical performance by Matt Carstens to get the mood going + we will have our à le carte menu.

Event Detail

Date: October 29, 2019

More Events

Upcoming Events

Potraits of Grace Art Exhibition on October 6, 2019
Classical Music Concert: Mozart Piano Trios at La Motte on October 19, 2019
Garden Day at Boschendal on October 20, 2019
Dinner with Joe on October 25, 2019
Classic Music Festival Franschhoek on October 25, 2019
Franschhoek Open Gardens Festival on October 25, 2019
Art Franschhoek on October 25, 2019
Ice Cream Workshop at Boschendal on October 26, 2019
Sixth Annual Protea Party at Anthonij Rupert Wyne on October 26, 2019
Dinner with Joe on October 29, 2019
Healing herbs Workshop at Babylonstoren on October 30, 2019
Winemaker’s Dinner at Mont Rochelle on October 31, 2019
Dinner with Joe on November 1, 2019
Halloween: The Show Must Go On Mystery Game Eventn at Le Petit Manoir on November 2, 2019
Toyota Warrior #7 presented Jacaranda FM at Boschendal on November 2, 2019
Classical Music Concert: Antonio Chen Guang (Piano) on November 2, 2019
Miko brings back live music evenings and braai lunches on November 7, 2019
Pink Polo presented by Biomedical Emporium at Val de Vie Estate on November 9, 2019
Dinner with Joe on November 15, 2019
Veuve Clicquot Polo Series Brunch at Val de Vie Estate on November 17, 2019
Sunday Smooth at Sunset – PJ Powers Live at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyard on November 17, 2019
Summer Classics hosted by Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate on November 24, 2019
Veuve Clicquot Polo Series Brunch at Val de Vie Estate on November 24, 2019
Halloween at Hey Joe Brewery on December 1, 2019
Veuve Clicquot Polo Series Brunch at Val de Vie Estate on December 1, 2019
Miko brings back live music evenings and braai lunches on December 5, 2019
Dinner with Joe on December 6, 2019
Classical Music Concert: Christmas Concert at La Motte on December 7, 2019
Veuve Clicquot Polo Series Brunch at Val de Vie Estate on December 8, 2019
Jesse Clegg at Franschhoek Cellar on December 19, 2019
Dinner with Joe on December 20, 2019
Christmas Day Buffet at Allée Bleue on December 25, 2019
Christmas Lunch & Dinner at Le Petit Manoir Franschhoek on December 25, 2019
Kinky Summer NYE Presents: Outer Space at La Paris Estate on December 31, 2019
New Year’s Celebrations at La Petite Ferme on December 31, 2019
New Year’s Eve Party at Franschhoek Beer & Co. on December 31, 2019
Miko brings back live music evenings and braai lunches on January 2, 2020
Veuve Clicquot Polo Series Brunch at Val de Vie Estate on January 26, 2020

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

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