Franschhoek Valley wine estate district

Franschhoek, South Africa

Home to La Motte, Babylonstoren, and Haute Cabrière wine estates, connected by the Franschhoek Wine Tram.

Places in Franschhoek Valley wine estate district

La Petite Ferme A recommended dining establishment offering award-winning cuisine in the shadows of picturesque scenery.
Haute Cabrière A wine estate offering tastings, cellar tours, and dining amid the valley's premier wine culture.
Babylonstoren dining A wine estate known for wine tasting, cellar tours, picnics and leisurely walks.
Franschhoek Wine Tram tasting stops The Franschhoek Wine Tram stops at multiple estates for tastings and cellar tours.
La Motte wine bar A recommended wine estate for tastings within the valley.

Best time to visit: March to May (autumn harvest) and September to November (spring) offer the best combination of wine-country scenery and mild weather.
Getting around: The Franschhoek Wine Tram is the signature way to explore the valley's wine estates, alongside mountain biking, horseback riding, Tuk Tuk tours, and guided-driven tours, with Franschhoek Pass offering panoramic valley views.
Currency: South African Rand (R)
Language: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and isiXhosa are all widely spoken.
Timezone: SAST (UTC+2)
Current trends: Franschhoek's dining and wine scene continues to define itself as South Africa's gourmet heartland, with La Petite Ferme's valley-view dining and the Franschhoek Wine Tram's estate-hopping format anchoring a premier food-and-wine region where advance booking is now essential for restaurants, the tram, and accommodation alike.

Franschhoek village centre — Leafy streets lined with art galleries, antique shops and museums, pleasant to explore on foot.
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve area — Surrounding mountains with walking trails, near Franschhoek Pass's valley views.