Paloma’s Villa Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Franschhoek is a quaint village with a wonderful collection of art and antique shops and art galleries and the main streets are lined with restaurants and coffee shops. This traditionally French town is the food and wine capital of South Africa with many of the top rated restaurants in the country as well one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world.
317 locals recommend
Franschhoek
Franschhoek is a quaint village with a wonderful collection of art and antique shops and art galleries and the main streets are lined with restaurants and coffee shops. This traditionally French town is the food and wine capital of South Africa with many of the top rated restaurants in the country as well one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world.
Food scene
One of SA’s most iconic and internationally acclaimed fine dining restaurant.
33 locals recommend
La Petite Colombe
Dassenberg RoadOne of SA’s most iconic and internationally acclaimed fine dining restaurant.
One of Eat Out’s Top 20 Restaurants in SA. Fine Dining with multiple courses at its best.
23 locals recommend
Chefs Warehouse at Maison
R45One of Eat Out’s Top 20 Restaurants in SA. Fine Dining with multiple courses at its best.
Spacious, airy restaurant with a terrace for creative cuisine with a global twist and fine wines.
36 locals recommend
Reuben's Franschhoek
2 Daniel Hugo StSpacious, airy restaurant with a terrace for creative cuisine with a global twist and fine wines.
Modern French cuisine - essence of the valley in heritage, cuisine, art and wine.
6 locals recommend
Le coin Francais Restaurant
17 Huguenot StModern French cuisine - essence of the valley in heritage, cuisine, art and wine.
The first classic Indian Cuisine restaurant in Franschoek, part of the Leeu Collection.
16 locals recommend
Marigold Restaurant
9 Huguenot StThe first classic Indian Cuisine restaurant in Franschoek, part of the Leeu Collection.
A craft beer microbrewery, serves bespoke brews and Mexican-inspired food.
40 locals recommend
Tuk Tuk Microbrewery
14 Huguenot StA craft beer microbrewery, serves bespoke brews and Mexican-inspired food.
A Belgian inspired Abbey style brewery, serving artisan style of beer brewing.
12 locals recommend
Hey Joe Brewery
R45A Belgian inspired Abbey style brewery, serving artisan style of beer brewing.
Experience Franschhoek
62 Huguenot StPizzeria - great for families with small children.
Wood-beamed restaurant with a terrace, serving French and global cuisine using local ingredients.
39 locals recommend
The French Connection Bistro
48 Huguenot StreetWood-beamed restaurant with a terrace, serving French and global cuisine using local ingredients.
Sightseeing
One of the oldest Cape Dutch Farms. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity. Fine food and wine.
183 locals recommend
Babylonstoren
Klapmuts - Simondium Road One of the oldest Cape Dutch Farms. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity. Fine food and wine.
Award winning wine farm, prides itself on 300 years of wine making. Great Mountain Biking Trails, picnics, as well as amazing children’s play area.
130 locals recommend
Boschendal Wine Estate
Award winning wine farm, prides itself on 300 years of wine making. Great Mountain Biking Trails, picnics, as well as amazing children’s play area.
A fresh food, craft and art market on Saturdays only 9am-3pm.
13 locals recommend
The Franschhoek Market
29 Huguenot StA fresh food, craft and art market on Saturdays only 9am-3pm.
A must see a SA venue showcasing over 100 years of automotive history.
75 locals recommend
Franschhoek Motor Museum
R45A must see a SA venue showcasing over 100 years of automotive history.
Franschhoek Wine Tram
Cabriere StreetDiscover the vineyards of Franschoek by tram.
Huguenot Memorial Museum
Dirkie Uys Street