Franschhoek Wine Valley | Restaurant Awards

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.

Weddings & Conferences

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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.

Restaurant Awards

2015 AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM FINE DINING PROGRAMME

Bread & Wine Restaurant at Moreson
The Restaurant at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate
Pierneef a La Motte,
Reuben’s (Franschhoek)
The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (10th American Express Platinum Fine Dining Award)

2014 AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM FINE DINING PROGRAMME

Grande Provence
Pierneef a La Motte,
Reuben’s (Franschhoek)
The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

2013 DINER’S CLUB WINE LIST AWARDS

Col’Cacchio Pizzeria – Platinum
Monneaux Restaurant – Gold

2013 ROSSOUW’S RESTAURANTS

The Tasting Room at LQF – three stars

2013 EAT OUT DSTV FOOD NETWORK PRODUCE AWARDS

Neil Jewell (Bread & Wine Restaurant) – Best Small Producer in the Paddocks Category
Top products: Hand-crafted charcuterie: saucisson sec, squashed salami, cardamom salami and Walter ham

2013 AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM FINE DINING PROGRAMME

Boschendal
Bread & Wine
Grande Provence
Pierneef a La Motte
Reuben’s (Franschhoek)
Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

2012 EAT OUT DSTV FOOD NETWORK RESTAURANT AWARDS

Margot Janse – Le Quartier Francais
Chef of the Year 2012

The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Francais
Second in the list of Top 10 Restaurants

Green House at Babylonstoren
Boschendal Style Award in association with Visi

2012 AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM FINE DINING PROGRAMME

Boschendal
Bread & Wine
French Connection Bistro
Pierneef à La Motte
The Restaurant at Grande Provence
Reuben’s
The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

2012 DINER’S CLUB WINE LIST AWARDS

Allora Ristorante – Silver
Monneaux Restaurant – Diamond
French Connection Bistro – Gold

EAT OUT SA TOP 10 RESTAURANTS 2011

• The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (3)

RESTAURANT MAGAZINE UK 2011

50 BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD

• The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (36)

BEST RESTAURANT IN AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST

• The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

2011 AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM FINE DINING PROGRAMME

Boschendal
Bread & Wine
French Connection Bistro
Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant
Reuben’s
The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

EAT OUT SA TOP 10 RESTAURANTS 2010

• The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (2)

RESTAURANT MAGAZINE UK 2010

50 BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD

• The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (31)

2011 Restaurant Magazine UK

50 BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD | The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (36)

BEST RESTAURANT IN AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST | The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

2011 AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM Fine Dining Programme

Boschendal
Bread & Wine
French Connection Bistro
Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant
Reuben’s
The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

2010 Eat Out SA Top 10 Restaurants

#6 | The Restaurant at Grande Provence
#10 | The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

2009 Eat Out SA Top 10 Restaurants

The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français: Chef Margot Janse

2009 Restaurant Magazine UK

50 BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD 2009 | The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (No. 37)

BEST RESTAURANT IN AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST | The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

2009 AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM Fine Dining Programme

Bread & Wine
French Connection Bistro
Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant (Special award: 10 years in a row)
Reuben’s
The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (Award of excellence)
2008 Dine Awards SA Top 100 Restaurants

Bouillabaisse
Bread & Wine
Grande Provence
Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant
Reuben’s Restaurant
The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français
Topsi & Co.

2008 Eat Out SA Top 10 Restaurants

The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français: Chef Margot Janse

2008 Restaurant Magazine UK

50 BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD 2008 | The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

BEST RESTAURANT IN AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST | The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

Global Wine Capitals: Best of Wine Tourism Awards, South Africa 2008

The Country Kitchen at Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards

5 Star Chef Awards: Margot Janse – Le Quartier Français; The Tasting Room and iCi & Mathew Gordon – Haute Cabrière, French Connection & Reuben Riffel – Reuben’s

2007 Unilever Chef of the Year

Reuben Riffel: Reuben’s Restaurant

2007 Eat Out Restaurant Awards

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR | The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

SERVICE AWARD | The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

2007 EAT OUT SA TOP 10 RESTAURANTS

The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français: Chef Margot Janse
Bread & Wine: Chef Neil Jewell
Grande Provence: Chef Peter Tempelhoff

2007 AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM Fine Dining Programme

Bread & Wine
French Connection Bistro
Grande Provence
Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant (Special award: 10 years in a row)
Reuben’s
The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (Award of excellence)
2007 Restaurant Magazine UK

50 BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD 2008 | The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

BEST RESTAURANT IN AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST | The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français

Global Wine Capitals: Best of Wine Tourism Awards, South Africa 2006

Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant

Congratulations to everyone – keep Franschhoek cooking!

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.