A geotechnical investigation is underway to determine the extent and nature of the damage. Franschhoek pass winery in franschhoek, western cape. All year long the franschhoek vignerons have been slaving away. One lucky reader stands a chance of winning six tickets to this funfilled event in the french corner of the cape winelands. On this independent tour, take in both wineries in one day at your leisure and learn what makes franschhoek wine so special.
While a lot of the activities found here involve wine tasting, or ones linked to wine in some way, franschhoek has so much more to. Franschhoek is rapidly becoming a popular tourist destination and is definitely a mustvisit when in south africa. 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. Aug 05, 2019 the franschhoek pass route closure also affects access to the mont rochelle nature reserve which lies at the top of the franschhoek pass route and is therefore closed to visitors at this stage. R150 gets you a weekend pass to visit all participating farms for a variety of different events, offerings and free tastings. Wine tour and tastings in franschhoek and stellenbosch book. They have planted six hectares out of 28 to the varieties. Its a dramatic road, through scenery reminiscent of the scottish highlands, with a steep river canyon on one side. A geotechnical investigation is underway to determine. The franschhoek pass and jan joubertsgat bridge connects franschhoek and the boland winelands with villiersdorp, hermanus, caledon. The pass was completed in 1825, and served as the main gateway to the overberg until the construction of sir lowrys pass in 1830, which offered a more direct route from cape town. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.
The 10 best guesthouses in franschhoek, south africa check out our selection of great guest houses in franschhoek. Here are the top 5 things to do when visiting franschhoek. For all the book worms and debate lovers or anyone with a keen interest in topical conversations for that matter, franschhoek literary festival flf is the place to be during the third weekend of may. We had a private courier take us by mini bus from oudtshoorn to franschhoek and this was by far the best part of the journey. Franschhoek pass winery is a familyowned boutique vineyard situated on the cool slopes of the franschhoek pass. You can expect a picture perfect view anywhere you go. Situated in franschhoek, 5 km from maison estate, le petit manoir franschhoek features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a garden.
As you drive from stellenbosch into franschhoek you pass culinary sirens tempting you to stop and taste their wares. This franschhoek wine farm includes a selfcontained, 2bedroom villa which is fully serviced and selfcatering. The 10 best restaurants in franschhoek updated april 2020. Official opening of the franschhoek pass western cape government. Franschhoek wine valley the franschhoek pass is back in. Situated amidst the franschhoek mountains in an area of unparalleled natural wilderness, this spot is home to fiftytwo of the finest wine farms in the southern hemisphere. Traffic from the franschhoek and paarl valleys preferred using this pass. Franschhoek literary festival, franschhoek open gardens festival, franschhoek bastille. Franschhoek tatler october 2019 by franschhoek tatler issuu. The drop down to the river below of the rise to the top of the mountains delivers aweinspiring vistas, making it a most popular tourist route. Muslim visitor guide to franschhoek, southafrica halal trip. Statement by minister bonginkosi madikizela during the official opening of the franschhoek pass it is a great relief to mark the completion of the.
Lunch only, bookings essential, excellent view over the valley. Franschhoek pass is also called lambrechts road, though more poetically a hundred and fifty years ago it was known as olifantshoek elephants corner after the now mythical herds of elephant which once roamed these valleys and mountains. The franschhoek pass offers breathtaking views of the mountains, gorges and valley. Franschhoek and berg river valley from franschhoek pass. Franschhoek, one of the fairest and most renowned wine valleys in the western cape.
Avoid the queues and prebook your uncorked weekend pass through. The franschhoek wine tram hopon hopoff tour is one way to discover the franschhoek valley. Franschhoek pass still closed up as strong winds spread fire by eb february 19, 2019, 10. Include the pass in a circular route leaving franschhoek via the r45 to villiersdorp, turning away from the bridge of the theewaterskloof dam. Transfers are private to each booking, include a return transfer and can be arranged to accommodate an.
Franschhoek literary festival huguenot, 7690 franschhoek, western cape rated 4. Traveling on the pass is prohibited until the end of september 2019 due to road works on the franschhoek pass. The annual event is a festive gettogether of avid readers, writers, booksellers and publishers, and is a celebration of south african literature. The date is 15 and 16 july, and the place to be is the fabulous food and wine. The route joins the r43 to worcester, and then the n1 in the direction of paarl, heading back to franschhoek via the r301 or r45. Two hectares are terraced and planted with frantoio and mission olives. The pass takes a steady but continuous climb and takes you up into the clouds before gradually descending down into franschhoek. Further details on this opening will be shared by the ministry in due course. Franschhoek cap classique and champagne festival 2017 posted on the october 19th, 2017. Franschhoek literary festival 2017 posted on the april 19th, 2017.
Franschhoek pass produces 20,000 bottles of mcc sparkling wine each year. Franschhoek pass still closed up as strong winds spread. Franschhoek pass will remain closed until further notice. Franschhoek pass will remain closed until further notice iol.
Wine tour and tastings in franschhoek and stellenbosch. For full details on this pass, as well as all the passes and poorts of south africa, including gps, technical, safety, historical and tourism information, plus a fully interactive, dual view phoca. Franschhoek is a small town in the western cape province and one of the oldest towns of the. Update on the status of the franschhoek pass franschhoek wine. Franschhoek is tucked up at the head of a valley, beneath seemingly impenetrable mountain walls. Traffic allowed access to franschhoek pass after road is reopened. A very slow drive up the pass because of the emergency vehicles edited out of this vid the pass had only been opened minutes before becuase of large forest fires on the mountains. Passengers aboard the tram journey through rolling vineyards in an open side tram and open air trambus stopping at some of south africas oldest wine estates. Fynbos, fire and france in franschhoek these are some of the things. Franschhoek has been the ideal wedding setting for as long as we care to remember. Franschhoek wine tram offers an exclusive and direct doortodoor transfer service from cape town and surrounds including the airport out to franschhoek. Franschhoek pass villa is situated on a working, familyowned wine farm. Located about 50 km east of cape town, this little gem is one that should not be missed out on. The view of franschhoek from the pass is simply astounding.
The guest house has an outdoor swimming pool and room service and free wifi throughout the property. This legendary all in one wine tour covers everything you must see and taste in the cape winelands. Located on a working wine farm and surrounded by mountains, franschhoek pass villa offers its guests privacy and luxury. The reserve should be open again by the end of september if all. The entrance to the mont rochelle nature reserve is located on this pass. The 10 best guest houses in franschhoek, south africa. The menu allows you to choose a few sharing plates and the wine list is comprehensive with some well priced wines. Anthonij rupert and lormarins estates are two of franschhoeks top wineries, with diverse grape varietals thriving in the fertile soils. Whether youre a tourist visiting cape town for the first time or a seasoned local, franschhoek is one of the places you just need to add to your havetovisit list. The franschooek pass villa is a two bedroom, two bathroom luxurious villa situated on the famous franschhoek pass.
Franschhoek wine valley lies deep in the cape winelands and is south africas very own french corner. They are busy clearing the r45 and expect rockslides onto the cats path trail. Coordinates franschhoek pass is located in the western cape, province of south africa on the regional road r45 western cape between franschhoek and villiersdorp. The valley was originally known as olifantshoek elephants corner after the huge herds that roamed the area and whose annual migration wore away a mountain path known by the locals as elephants pass. Franschhoek cap classique and champagne festival 2017 le. Franschhoek is a little cosy town, nestled in between vineyards and mountains. For safety reasons, franschhoek pass had to be closed after a rockfall on 22 june 2019. The franschhoek tatler is the franschhoek valleys free monthly community newspaper. Muslim visitors will however find it difficult to locate muslimfriendly facilities in franschhoek. Working under intense pressure and with absolute dedication. The best festivals in cape town 2020 the inside guide. Located in franschhoek, lavender farm guest house is in the suburbs. Lambrecht road franschhoek pass road, franschhoek 7690 south africa.
They have planted six hectares out of 28 to the varieties of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir vines. Find and book deals on the best guest houses in franschhoek, south africa. Afrikaans for french corner, dutch spelling before 1947 fransche hoek is a small town in the western cape province and one of the oldest towns of the republic of south africa. The 10 best restaurants in franschhoek updated april.
We visit the iconic regions of stellenbosch, franschhoek and paarl, at an all inclusive price that wont leave you dry. The franschhoek pass and jan joubertsgat bridge connects franschhoek and the boland. The tasting room and restaurant are open 7 days a week during summer. The franschhoek pass is back in business september 6, 2019 12.
Dust off your berets and dress up in your finest red, white and bleu its the dstv franschhoek bastille festival, one of the most funfilled foodandwine extravaganzas of the year. It is about 75 kilometres from cape town and has a population of slightly over 15,000 people. First and last sessions i found somewhat disturbing. Win tickets to the franschhoek bastille festival 2017. In the scenic valley of franschhoek, you will discover the franschhoek pass winery. Of the 28 hectares, six are planted with merlot, cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir vines. Set within the secure grounds of the prestigious franschhoek estate, nestled between chamonix and haute cabriere. Haute cabriere on the road up to the franschhoek pass. Framed by two large jacarandas and an ancient oak sits the library, a striking double storey home containing spacious and stylish accommodation for up to six adult guests, with three ensuite bedrooms. Franschhoek pass 2020 what to know before you go with. Selfcatering accommodation is provided featuring a verandah with magnificent views, a swimming pool, dstv, and internet. Cost r1 100 adult festival pass, 1 4 nights, free camping r850 early bird, adult. Jan 08, 2016 for full details on this pass, as well as all the passes and poorts of south africa, including gps, technical, safety, historical and tourism information, plus a fully interactive, dual view phoca. Cancellation of flf 2020 in light of the growing concerns about the global spread of covid19.
Franschhoek tops the list as one of south africas most attractive holiday destinations. Franschhoek wine valley update on the status of the. The 11th edition of franschhoek literary festival will run from the 18 to 20 may 2018 in the franschhoek valleys. Today, it is the famous franschhoek pass with its breathtakingly beautiful views over the valley. The garden room is a great place for casual eating. Franschhoek pass all you need to know before you go.
And since franschhoek is known to be the food capital of south africa, make sure you go hungry. It is a familyowned boutique winery nestled along the slopes of the franschhoek pass. The spacious and stylish 2bedroom villa features an open plan living and dining area with a log fireplace. The franschhoek pass route closure also affects access to the mont rochelle nature reserve which lies at the top of the franschhoek pass route and is therefore closed to visitors at this stage. On the slopes of the franschhoek pass, amidst sweeping tracts of fynbos, lies the exclusive village of lermitage.
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