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  Travelcreek - Travel Guide to Franschoek, South Africa
Franschoek is a major wine producing region in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Franschoek is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoor activities available to all.
Franschoek, Stellenbosch, Robertson and Paarl are of particular interest.
www.travelcreek.com /franschoek.htm   (860 words)

  
 Lifestyle: Travel; Uncorking the Cape; Aug 17, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The rich, fertile soilsÑespecially in Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl-have become world famous for their reds, whites, sherries, ports and brandies.
Franschoek is smaller than Stellenbosch but no less charming.
The 18th century manor house is at the centre of a gorgeous vineyard.
www.the-week.com /23aug17/life12.htm   (891 words)

  
 Cape Wine Region, South Africa
There are 21 estates belonging to the Vignerons de Franschoek; some of the most well-recognized are L'Ormarins, Boschendal, Bellingham, Cabrière, and La Motte.
Franschoek is the self-declared 'food and wine capital of the Cape'.
Paarl's main street (nearly 8 miles long) is the longest main street in the southern hemisphere and, in parts, is lined with wonderful 18th and 19th century architecture, although the town itself is bigger and less appealing than Stellenbosch and Franschoek.
www.classicafrica.com /portfolio/winelandsus.htm   (1003 words)

  
 Guesthouse Franschoek | Franschoek Guest House Akademie Street | Franschhoek accommodation Guesthouse Winelands
Despite their differences, each guesthouse is adjacent to the next and all are situated in a quiet area in the heart of the Cape Winelands village of Franschhoek.
It is an easy stroll to the renowned restaurants and attractions in the village of Franschhoek and almost all of the most famous vineyards of the Cape Winelands are a short drive away.
Each of our Franschoek Guesthouses has a special name, Oortuiging (Conviction), Vreugde (Joy) and Gelatenheid (Equanimity) and each Franschhoek guest house joins on to pathways leading through lush gardens to the main house where breakfast is served under a vine covered patio or in the Cape Dutch home called Twyfeling (Doubting).
www.aka.co.za   (283 words)

  
 German Tourists invade South Africa: Franschoek Surrenders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Cape winelands village of Franschoek was the first area to fall to this year's German tourist invasion - and the once quaint French heritage village is now completely under the control of rude, queue-barging krauts, who're hell-bent on forcing everyone to speak German before the end of the Summer season.
Despite the sudden nature of the German attack, Franschoek residents were surprisingly quick to surrender - choosing to show their opposition to the takeover through surliness, sarcasm and bad service in key area restaurants rather than take up arms against their invaders.
Analysts agree that the fall of Franschoek will almost certainly draw out the conflict if other areas refuse to give up without a fight - and a long, hard fight is predicted for all concerned.
www.comedyclub.co.za /feature/feature132.html   (298 words)

  
 Venues
Follow the main road through Franschoek and turn right at the Huguenot monument, bear left past the Robertsvlei turn off and continue up the road to Normandy.
The cottage is beautifully equipped with DSTV and all mod cons and the fishing is just about on your doorstep.Follow the main road through Franschoek and turn right at the Huguenot monument, bear left past the Roberstvlei turn off and continue up the road to Three Streams.
The Upper Berg River which holds trout, bass and indigenous Kurper and the lower Berg river from downstream of Franschoek all the way to the sea at Port Owen.
www.piscator.co.za /venues.html   (2532 words)

  
 Flights around Cape Town, South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Franschoek - Sir Lowry's Pass: This flight is about an hour long (on the Hobbs meter) and takes you through some great scenery.
You should aim to be over Franschoek at least 3500ft (higher if it is windy) in order to fly over the pass.
Wellington - Franschoek: Another hour long flight is to fly past Fisantekraal, over the wheat fields (nice and green in winter) to the Berg River north of Wellington, and then follow it south past Wellington and Paarl to Franschoek, before turning around and returning to Cape Town via Stellenbosch.
www.ghfc.org.za /flights_around_cape_town.htm   (3356 words)

  
 Whale & Wine Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Alternatively, venture out of your Franschoek hotel or guesthouse to spend the day estate-hopping at one of the 14 wine estates open to the public.
In Franschhoek, the scenic milieu of dense pine, flowing streams, mountain and valley views is perfect for long walks, horse riding and mountain climbing, or for a relaxing family picnic.
Spend the morning exploring the village of Franschoek, or indulge in more wine tastings at one of the many Wine Farms in the area.
www.africanwelcome.com /self-drive-whale-wine.htm   (1253 words)

  
 Turtle Essays Ezine no 45, Franschoek, Bees.
This weekend is an extended one with Monday being the public holiday.
The local cheese manufacturers here have arranged a Cheese festival at Bien Donne, a farm in the Franschoek area..
Franschoek was settled by the French Huguenots and is situated in a valley that has mountains on three sides.
www.turtlesa.com /ezine45.html   (1549 words)

  
 Franschhoek Wine Route South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The pocket sized town of Franschoek boasts some 27 restaurants at last count with an enormous variety of choice, from gourmet breakfasts to top quality dinners including smoked trout from the clear and unpolluted local rivers and lakes.
A worthwhile trip is a drive over Franschoek Pass to the Elgin Valley, the foremost region in the country for the growing of apples.
The pass follows the route originally taken by elephants on their travels, although it is now well maintained asphalt.
www.alluvia.co.za /franschhoek-wine-route.htm   (179 words)

  
 Theewaterskloof Accommodation Overberg / Theewaterskloof Golf Estate Western Cape
The Estate lies 40 km from Franschoek on the Theewaterskloof Dam, one of the largest dam’s in South Africa and a very popular destination for visitors.
Nearby Franschoek has been billed as the food and wine capital of South Africa.
The Theewaterskloof Golf Estate is easily accessible from Cape Town, either via the N1 over the Franschoek Pass or via the N2 over Sir Lowry’s Pass.
www.capestay.co.za /theewaterskloof   (411 words)

  
 Wine Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
We start the morning with 30 minutes of tuition on flycasting and techniques followed by a coffee/tea break, before putting your skills to the test.
For lunch we sneak off to one of Franschoek's most popular restaurants to sample delicious Cape Cuisine.
After lunch we will take you some of the best farms that the Franschoek Valley has to offer.
winetours.co.za /TourDetail.asp?TID=36   (131 words)

  
 Le Quartier Francais; Franschoek - Cape Wine Region, South Africa
L'Auberge du Quartier Français rests in the historic French Huguenot village of Franschoek, at the head of one of the most beautiful valleys of the Cape Winelands.
Honeymoon couples are treated to the intimacy of the exclusive house suite set in a private garden courtyard with a natural Mediterranean pool.
We think Le Quartier Français is a perfect base from which to explore the wonderfully picturesque Franschoek valley, its wines, history, architecture, and culinary pleasures.
www.classicafrica.com /portfolio/lequartierfrancais.htm   (312 words)

  
 Sport Helicopters - Helicopter Trips in Cape Town / South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Our special destinations flight options include East and West Coast tours, with a stop for a guided tour of an ostrich farm, and a visit to Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve, "the place of the Bushmen".
Or we can drop in for a lunch on the finest wine estates in the valleys of Stellenbosch, Paarl, or Franschoek.
Franschoek, Bellingham Wine Estate: Wine tasting, exquisite scenery, and wine making history.
www.kapstadt.de /helikopt/charterg.htm   (141 words)

  
 Happy Valley Lodge - Accommodation in Franschhoek
Located some 6 km from Franschhoek, on the Franschoek River.
Self-catering accommodation in a scenic and peaceful setting, with fireplaces and TV, swimming pool and braai facilities.
In winter you can snuggle up in front of the fire place and in summer you can enjoy a barbeque on the banks of the Franschhoek River.
www.places.co.za /html/1802.html   (77 words)

  
 Beautiful Cape Town Tours | cape town tours | south africa tours
From here we travel on to outskirts of Franschoek, the French corner, and heart of the Franschoek wine country to visit a local cheese merchant to taste and enjoy the local cheeses that are on offer.
After the cheese tasting we drive into the quaint village of Franschoek and take in some of our French history, monuments, architecture and heritage.
Now we leave the village of Franschoek and visit, what is arguably the most beautiful wine estate in the winelands, for a wine tasting and personal tour through the cellars.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/8946.html   (1115 words)

  
 i-SHABEEN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
one of the south africa’s best bubblies from a very good producer in franschoek, it is dry with a very elegant finish, if tasted blind you may well believe this to be champagne from one of the top french houses.
another stellar wine from the old masters in franschoek, they have been growing wines since 1685 but are still very much in tune with the new wave.
This crisp and clean sauvignon, has soft acid and delicious fruit to boot.
www.i-shebeen.com /rest4a.html   (1023 words)

  
 LocalWineEvents.com - Franschoek : Bread-Making in the Winelands - Môreson Wine Farm
LocalWineEvents.com - Franschoek : Bread-Making in the Winelands - Môreson Wine Farm
Franschoek Wine-Bread-Making in the Winelands - Môreson Wine Farm
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www.localwineevents.com /Franschoek-Wine/event-55393.html   (157 words)

  
 Franschoek | Cape Winelands | RhinoAfrica.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Built on the edge of Franschoek Town, and built in a French Chateau Style, La residence offers the ulimate in luxury and sophistication in the Cape Winelands.
The perfect trip to give you an orientation of the Cape Winelands perfect if you are not having time to stay in the winelands.
From the Franschoek Valley, Greyton, Paarl, Stellenbosch and Helderberg areas this trip is specifically designed for keen walkers and those who enjoy the outdoors and fresh air.
www.rhinoafrica.com /destinations/cape_winelands/franschoek   (544 words)

  
 phorum - SABirdNet - [SABN] Hottentot Buttonquail at Mount Rochelle, Franschoek   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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 Cape Town Tours | Stellenbosch and Franschoek winelands
The tour then makes its way to the Town of Stellenbosch whith a visit to a one of the wine estates close to town.
Situated in one of the most picturesque valleys of the Cape, the town of Franschoek owes its existence to the first French settlers who worked the Drakenstein Valley.
Some time is devoted to exploring the town and its memorial to the French Huguenots, set in a lovely garden before visiting three of the fine wine estates in the Valley.
www.africansky.com /tours/3daywinelandstour.html   (433 words)

  
 CAPE TOWN OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING TOURS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Discover the tranquility and charm of the Paarl, Franschoek and Stellenbosch wine regions, situated less than an hour's ride outside Cape Town.
The first stop is the imposing Afrikaans Language Monument situated on Paarl Rock with its spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Lunch (on own account) is in either Franschoek or Stellenbosch.
www.pacificdelighttours.com /africa_safaris/capetown_optional_tours.htm   (303 words)

  
 The wines of Chamonix, Franschoek, South Africa
Chamonix is a substantial 300 ha estate in the trendy Franschoek valley of the Western Cape.
Only a short drive from the better-known Stellenbosch region, the pulling power of Franschoek lies in its pretty setting and the fact that it’s emerging as the culinary capital of the winelands, with a good spread of high-end eateries.
These wines were presented by Gottfried Mocke, who has been winemaker here for the last two years.
www.wineanorak.com /chamonix.htm   (226 words)

  
 Franschoek | Winelands | Western Cape...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The world has moved on in the last three hundred years.
Today, Franschoek's favourite watering hole is not quite as genteel.
A mounted poster behind the bar depicts a blue sky and desert sand and two camels enjoying a bonk.
www.krugerpark.org /africa_franschoek.html   (612 words)

  
 Auzet du Cap: self-catering villa accommodation in Franschhoek (Franschoek), South Africa's Cape Winelands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Auzet du Cap: self-catering villa accommodation in Franschhoek (Franschoek), South Africa's Cape Winelands
Auzet du Cap: self-catered villa accommodation (accomodation) in Franschhoek (Franschoek), South Africa's Cape Winelands
Auzet du Cap, like the beautiful mountain village in Provence that shares its name, is a haven from the workaday world, a retreat for replenishment and respite.
www.auzetducap.com   (950 words)

  
 Cape Winelands | RhinoAfrica.com
Stellenbosch is the centre of the country’s wine industry and has a rich heritage which is reflected in its Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian archictecture.
Vineyards cover the beautiful Franschoek Valley, where French Hugenots settled in 1685.
Spend time here before self driving yourselves to Franschoek to stay at the beautiful Klein Genot.
www.rhinoafrica.com /destinations/cape_winelands   (452 words)

  
 icots6_authors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Internet Café will be on the 1st floor, and will operate from about 08h00-19h00 each day.
Speakers Prep room (Franschoek, 3rd floor) will be open 08h00-17h00 for the duration of the conference.
Shuttles will run from the Holiday Inn Waterfront and de Waal Drive to the Holiday Inn Cape Town before and after the conference sessions/functions.
www.swin.edu.au /maths/iase/icots6_authors.html   (761 words)

  
 SA Trip Report
I next visited the site on Franschoek Pass where Wally and I had such success in viewing Disa racemosa two years ago.
Wally and I saw lots of racemosa two years ago on Franschoek Pass, I have seen the Silvermine racemosa site, and Brenda showed me the racemosa site in Bain’s Kloof.
In all three cases, the habitat is a seepage area composed of fibrous, peaty material over a hard rock layer that keeps the water from just soaking into the ground.
www.disas.com /s_africa_2002.htm   (8069 words)

  
 Women24
My fiancé and I are considering having a cheese and wine reception in the winelands to be a little different.
We're thinking of Stellenbosch, Franschoek or maybe even Durbanville, but don't know where to start regarding great venues for the ceremony, reception and photos.
Do you perhaps know of some great venues for me to try and any tips on how to have a successful cheese and wine?
www.women24.com /W24/Experts/W24Expert_QandA/0,10657,8030,00.html   (196 words)

  
 Franschoek Mountain Manor. Franschhoek,S.A., Cape Town Vacations Rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Africa > South Africa > Cape Town Vacations Rentals > Franschoek Mountain Manor.
Nestled in the heart of the tranquil Franschoek vineyards, The Manor combines old European country charm with a quality of service guaranteed to meet your requirements.
Please click on the "Email Owner" button provided below to request any information about this listing.
rentalo.com /113/franschoekmountain.html   (82 words)

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