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	Welcome to the official Franschhoek Wine Valley and Tourist Association Website
		The route follows a figure-of-eight from Dewdale into the Franschhoek mountains towards Wolwekloof, taking in a scenic traverse of the Robertsvlei area and the Matoppie hill.
		A range of classical music events at some of Franschhoek’s finest eateries and the beautiful Dutch Reformed Church, with all proceeds donated to local charities.
		Franschhoek Wine Valley appreciates the responsibility of creating a better enviroment for all and is firmly committed to many social,
	www.franschhoek.org.za (793 words)

	Franschhoek
		Given to fleeing Huguenots in 1688, it was found that the climate is very similar to that in France, the settlers planted vines and today these wines are consumed throughout the world.
		Sixteen of these vineyards form part of the Vignerons de Franschhoek which was formed to promote the valley and its wines.
		Franschhoek is often referred to as ``the gourmet capital of the Cape" and this title is justly deserved as it has some of the finest restaurants in the country.
	www.places.co.za /html/franschhoek.html (455 words)

	FRANSCHHOEK
		The Franschhoek valley was once known as Olinfantshoek, or Elephant’s Corner, as elephants once roamed the luscious valley, enjoying the continuous flow of the Berg River.
		The Franschhoek Monument pays homage to the French settlers, and there is a fabulous museum, which must be visited.
		Wine enthusiasts visiting Franschhoek have a choice of over 20 wine cellars to visit in the area, ranging from small boutique cellars to large estates.
	www.icon.co.za /~lusthof/franschhoek.htm (213 words)

	Franschhoek travel guide - Wikitravel
		Franschhoek [1] (Dutch for 'French Corner') is a city in the Cape Winelands of South Africa.
		Franschhoek was founded by French settlers (hence the name), who fled the inquisition in Europe and were looking for a little hide-out on the other side of the world.
		Franschhoek makes a serious attempt at being the food and wine capital of South Africa and there are many fine restaurants.
	wikitravel.org /en/Franschhoek (680 words)

	Franschhoek Accommodation \| Franschhoek Accommodation, Cape Winelands
		FRANSCHHOEK COUNTRY HOUSE - Franschhoek Accommodation: The restored manor house and former perfumery dating back to 1890, is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and majestic mountains.
		TWIN OAKS - Franschhoek Accommodation: Twin Oaks, aptly named because of its two 150 to 200 year old oak trees on its boundaries, is one of the smaller more intimate bed and breakfast establishments in Franschhoek, nestling in the valley surrounded by picturesque mountains.
		MERLOT COTTAGE - Franschhoek Accommodation: Merlot Cottage is a charming 3-bedroom holiday house in the picturesque village of Franschhoek, the Gourmet capital of the Cape.
	www.sa-venues.com /accommodation/wc_franschhoek.htm (1112 words)

	Some History of Franschhoek
		This is the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
		Driving into Franschhoek you will notice that most of the farms still bear their original French names and are usually complete with a spectacular Cape Dutch homestead, towering oaks and luscious vineyards.
		If you're in the vicinity in July, try to visit Franschhoek over the weekend closest to Bastille Day (14th July) when the village celebrates its French heritage with a wine and gourmet fair and lots, lots more.
	www.franschhoek.org.za /history.htm (692 words)

	Cape Winelands Accommodation \| Boutique Hotel
		The Franschhoek is an historic residence in the centre of what many regard as the most charming and picturesque village in the Cape Winelands.
		Elegantly restored in the Cape Huguenot tradition, The Franschhoek is right in the heart of what has become the utopia for food and wine lovers in the Cape.
		The Franschhoek lies in the heart of the village, just a few minutes' walk from several excellent restaurants and of course the world-famous Cape Winelands.
	www.thefranschhoek.com (234 words)

	Franschhoek Accommodation
		Otters Bend Lodge is situated on a small farm,,in the Franschhoek Valley,amongst the wine and fruit farms.The log cabins, all with private bathrooms, are nestled amongst the trees nex...
		Realou Franschhoek Guest House is a small private 5 Roomed Guest House owned by George and Maria Bester situated in one of Franschhoek’s oldest Houses (1868) located right in the middle...
		Exclusive Guest House catering for twelve guests in the heart of the historic French Huguenot valley of Franschhoek, the food and wine capital of South Africa.It is surrounded by large...
	www.capetown-direct.com /franschhoek/accommodation/1 (620 words)

	Franschhoek.co.za Your definitive guide to Franschhoek, South Africa
		World renowned for its spectacular beauty, superb Cape wines and world class restaurants…our village of Franschhoek is a definite must-visit destination on any trip to the Western Cape of South Africa.
		Visit our Restaurants page to find a list of the best dining establishments in Franschhoek.
		Franschhoek is a wine lovers delight… the valley has a deep vigneron tradition, dating back to the 16th century.
	www.franschhoek.co.za (404 words)

	Franschhoek travel guide - Wikitravel
		Franschhoek [1] (Dutch for 'French Corner') is a city in the Cape Winelands of South Africa.
		Franschhoek was founded by French settlers (hence the name), who fled the inquisition in Europe and were looking for a little hide-out on the other side of the world.
		They found it in the fertile valley of Franschhoek - initially known as Oliphantshoek, as they valley was known for its large numbers of elephants.
	www.wikitravel.org /en/Franschhoek (645 words)

	Franschhoek safaris, lodges and wildlife tours
		Franschhoek is a quaint little town with 'a continental feel' in the wine-producing region, nestled the mountains of the Western Cape
		Franschhoek is well known for the excellence of its wine and it's restaurants.
		Boschendal is situated at the getaway to the Franschhoek Valley.
	www.ecoafrica.com /african/travel/Franschhoek.html (275 words)

	Franschhoek Property Winelands Real Estate Western Cape
		Franschhoek is situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, a pleasant 45 minute drive outside Cape Town.
		Franschhoek is a vibrant, cosmopolitan town that attracts artists, tourists, retirees and affluent people from around the world.
		Franschhoek is served by an excellent infrastructure with recently upgraded roads, a fine private school, convenient shopping and medical facilities.
	www.seeff.com /western-cape/franschhoek.html (251 words)

	Area / Franschhoek
		The central themes of the memorial are the Huguenots' escape from religious oppression, the strength of their beliefs and their contribution to the development of the area.
		Franschhoek is well known for its excellent restaurants, top accommodation establishments, splendid mountains and openhearted hospitality.
		Franschhoek is home to a plethora of excellent guesthouses, country house hotels and bed and breakfast establishments as well as the more formal La Couronne hotel.
	www.pamgolding.co.za /areas/franschhoek/franschhoek.asp (869 words)

	Franschhoek Information \|Things to do in Franschhoek \| Franschoek Activities \| Franschhoek Area \| Franschoek Wines
		The summer weather in Franschhoek is warm to hot and generally rain free the least amount of rain falls from mid-March to mid-April.
		Franschhoek has a mild winter, the rainy season is winter, from mid-May untill the end of August with most rain falling in July and August.
		Franschhoek is an informal town and shorts and casual clothes are widely worn and accepted.
	www.aka.co.za /information.htm (668 words)

	Franschhoek
		Franschhoek ("the French Glen") is situated ± 70 km east of Cape Town in the heartland of South Africa's wine growing industry.
		Properties in and around Franschhoek are very sought after by South Africans and even more so by people from elsewhere in the world.
		Franschhoek's splendid mountains, natural beauty, vineyards, open-hearted hospitality, tourist attractions and magnificent architecture from previous centuries, all contribute to make this one of the top ten most visited places in South Africa.
	home.intekom.com /huguenot/franschhoek (170 words)

	Franschhoek Cape Winelands La Cabriere
		Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands is a destination described by many a traveller as one of the most memorable experiences to be had.
		Franschhoek boasts more than 20 wine farms in and around town, 8 of the top 100 restaurants in South Africa, 20% of the country's award winning chefs, and a myriad of activities like hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, road cycling, fly fishing, golf, paragliding, 4x4 trails etc.
		The Franschhoek Valley is further blessed with an excellent climate, a factor that played an important role in attracting the French Huguenot wine makers that settled here in the so called "French Corner" of the Cape in the late 17th century.
	www.lacabriere.co.za /franschhoek_cape_winelands.htm (1469 words)

	Franschhoek Country House - Winelands Accommodation
		Franschhoek Country House is a delightful country retreat overlooking the splendid mountains of the Franschhoek valley and surrounding vineyards.
		Lunch is served under a sprawling pepper tree next to the spectacular fountain terrace or in the elegant dining room.
		Cape Dutch architecture, gentle walks in the valley and tales of its Huguenot heritage are all part of Franschhoek's charm.
	www.excape.co.za /franschhoek-country-house.html (245 words)

	HLN.be: reportage - Franschhoek, het mooiste plaatsje op de Zuid-Afrikaanse wijnroute (346316) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Nochtans laat de weg van Viliersdorp naar Franschhoek niet vermoeden dat wij straks in een soort tuin van Eden zullen belanden.
		Maar eens te meer is van het gezegde dat Zuid-Afrika de hele wereld in één land verenigt, geen woord gelogen.
		Zo desolaat is het hier dat we ons ergens op de flanken van de Mont Ventoux of in Noord-Wales wanen.
	www.hln.be /hln/alg/pag/hln_index.jsp?p_page=vakantie&p_cat=reportage&p_scherm=1&p_artid=346316&wt.bron=hlnRPArtikels (775 words)

	Franschhoek Inn - About us (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Franschhoek Inn overlooks the majestic mountains and famous vineyards of the historical village of Franschhoek, some 80 km to the east of Cape Town.
		The Inn's slogan - The pride of Franschhoek - comes from the exquisite and rare creamy pink flowers of the same name, which are only found in the Franschhoek mountains.
		The mountains of Franschhoek are the only natural habitat of the delicate pink Pride of Franschhoek flowers - or Blushing Brides as they are more commonly known.
	www.franschhoekinn.co.za /aboutus.htm (471 words)

	Kapstadt Tour - Franschhoek in der Weinregion bei Kapstadt
		Franschhoek [Stellenbosch] - in der Weinregion bei Kapstadt
		Franschhoek ist ein entzückendes Landstädtchen, mit urfranzösischen Charakter.
		Nördlich von Franschhoek, an der R301 in Richtung Paarl, befindet sich das Gefängnis, in dem Nelson Mandela seine letzten Haftjahre verbrachte und welches er am 11.02.1990 gegen 16:00 Uhr nach 27 Jahren (etwa 10.000 Tagen) Haft in die Freiheit verlies.
	www.kapstadt-tour.de /umgebung/weinland/franschhoek.htm (795 words)

	Winelands accommodation - The Franschhoek (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The newest of The Last Word establishments is The Franschhoek, an historic residence in the centre of what many regard as the most picturesque village in the Cape winelands.
		The village of Franschhoek is a wine and food lover’s delight and a haven for artists.
		All the en-suite bathrooms have travertine tiles, double marble vanities and generous baths to be shared by candlelight for the ultimate in romance.
	www.capetours.co.uk /accomm/westerncape/winelands/the_franschhoek.htm (234 words)

	Franschhoek fire still raging: South Africa: News: News24 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Cape Town - Despite making "very good progress" battling a mountain fire near Franschhoek, firefighters were now concentrating their efforts in the one danger point identified during a helicopter reconnaissance flight on Sunday.
		"The Franschhoek fire is contained but for the one hotspot above the Dewdale farm," said Danie Wilds, fire services manager at the Cape Winelands district municipality.
		Wilds said in excess of 100 ground crew, and an additional 40 professional firefighters in about 15 vehicles were trying to prevent the fire spreading to Jonkershoek valley and over the Hottentots Holland mountain range.
	www.news24.com /News24/South_Africa/News/0,9294,2-7-1442_1857307,00.html (230 words)

	sa-developments.com - L Avenue de Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Winelands, Western Cape
		Situated in a prime location within the town, L Avenue de Franschhoek is a highly exclusive development designed to give you the best modern luxury living in the timeless tranquility of your own vineyard.
		All the provisions in the guidelines are designed to ensure that L Avenue de Franschhoek rapidly becomes a reference point for future developments in culturally valuable settings, with all the relevant benefits to warrant the growth of your investment.
		With fronting along the original Franschhoek road, these properties enjoy immediate historical significance and are deliberately designed to attract interest that goes beyond their inherent value as homes.
	www.sa-developments.com /object.php?id=15422 (781 words)

	Franschhoek -Tours & Accommodation, South Africa
		Franschhoek is the ideal area for a day of estate touring and wine tasting and most farms readily welcome visitors to sample some of South Africa’s top wines.
		Franschhoek is also known as the gourmet capital of the Cape and the small town features a number of acclaimed restaurants with everything from delicious Cape country fare to sublime French cuisine.
		This charming French-style country retreat is situated in Franschhoek, renowned as the French gourmet capital of the Cape Winelands.
	www.go2africa.com /top_destinations/franschhoek.asp (630 words)

	Franschoek Vinyards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		FRANSCHHOEK VINEYARDS LTD will treat all personal information you give us as strictly confidential and no personal information will be made available to third parties.
		FRANSCHHOEK VINEYARDS LTD will not share personally identifiable information with third parties unless the person who has submitted the information has authorized us to do so, or if we are required to by law.
		FRANSCHHOEK VINEYARDS LTD, its employees, agents and associates will not be liable for any damage of whatsoever nature arising or resulting from the use of or inability to use this site or the information contained hereon, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive and consequential damage.
	www.franschhoek-vineyards.com /Privacy.asp (686 words)

	Franschhoek Tourism, , Cape Town, South Africa, GoPassport
		Franschhoek complements the artistry of its chefs and winemakers with the breathtaking beauty, it lies on the banks of the Berg River against a backdrop of the towering Franschhoek and Drakenstein Mountains - a dramatic setting indeed for the town and its attendant vineyards.
		Franschhoek¹s charming main street is lined with shops and galleries providing a choice of antiques, art, crafts and bric-a-brac.
		Franschhoek offers a myriad of eclectic places to stay, for all budgets, from internationally acclaimed country lodges to intimate BandB’s, charming country guest houses to comfortable self-catering cottages.
	capetown.gopassport.com /go/categories/tourism-services/franschhoek-tourism (475 words)

	Franschhoek fire contained: South Africa: News: News24
		Cape Town - A veld fire in the mountainous terrain of Du Toit's Kloof, near Franschhoek was contained late on Saturday afternoon.
		She said besides the damage to property and the cost to taxpayers and local authorities, the fire will also have an impact on the water catchment areas and land designated as protected areas.
		In excess of 12 000 hectares of fynbos had been destroyed in the fires raging in the Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Du Toit's Kloof areas.
	www.news24.com /News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_1857202,00.html (390 words)

	Guest House Accommodation of South Africa
		A peaceful corner of the Franschhoek valley is home to Klein Genot, where Feng Shui philosophy meets farmstyle hospitality and breathtaking surroundings calm and soothe the...
		Rickety Bridge Winery is situated on the outskirts of Franschhoek, nestled against the hillside, overlooking the vineyards and magnificent mountains, with views of unsurpassed...
		Nestled in the foothills of the Western Cape’s magnificent Franschhoek mountains is a newly renovated boutique Guest House set on 35 Hectares of wine farm.
	www.ghasa.co.za /default.asp?p=loc&suburb=103&name=Franschhoek (423 words)

	Franschhoek Accommodation Winelands / Franschhoek Inn Franschhoek Winelands
		The mountains of Franschhoek form a natural amphitheatre that every year showcases a seasonal drama of changing colour.
		Franschhoek Inn's unique ambiance is evident in the thirty stylish bedrooms, which offer luxurious comforts and cater for every convenience.
		The Franschhoek Inn is clearly a culmination of dedicated planning and a passionate love for the finer things in life.
	www.capestay.co.za /franschhoekinn (296 words)

	Vin- og matveien til Kapp (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Den lille landsbyen Franschhoek innerst i dalen, omgitt av majestetiske fjell på alle kanter, er noe av det hippeste du kan besøke.
		Franschhoek er nesten som en pervers luksusfantasi i et hav av fattigdom, hvis vi sammenligner med distriktene utenfor The Winelands.
		Franschhoek er også et stykke Frankrike transportert over havet.
	www.aftenposten.no /forbruker/reise/article906434.ece?service=print (1005 words)

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