1. Franschhoek

Franschhoek in its' beautiful surrounds. Photo : Paul Cowie

Between towering mountains in the beautiful Cape wine lands, through which flows one of the tributaries of the Berg River, lies the magnificent Franschhoek Valley. This is food and wine country, where splendid wines are grown and top chefs create international cuisine. These mountain slopes were settled more than 300 years ago by the Huguenots, who brought with them their age-old French wine and food culture. Breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine and the finest wines all combine to create lasting memories. In the picturesque and friendly village of Franschhoek, ringed by tall mountains, is a riot of galleries, street cafes, coffee shops and restaurants.…

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2. Villiersdorp

The Municipal Offices

Pearl of the Valley The charming town of Villiersdorp is located in the Cape Overberg Region, on the Cape Country Meander. Lying in a valley surrounded by fruit orchards and accessed by one of the Cape’s four most spectacular mountain passes, the Franschhoek Pass, Villiersdorp is a breathtakingly beautiful village. Just over an hours’ drive from Cape Town, Villiersdorp is a popular weekend getaway destination for Capetonians. One of the most well-known winemaking towns, Franschhoek, is a mere 30 minute drive and visitors are ensured of a weekend break full of some great wine and tasty farm style food. Villiersdorp has a thriving community of Artists, who have settled here…