Things to Do in Franschhoek

Stony Brook Vineyards is a boutique winery in Franschhoek, situated along Green Valley Road in the Bo-Hoek area. Run by winemaker Craig McNaught, our farm produces small-batch, Old World-inspired wines from estate plantings that include Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, and Chardonnay. Guests can join us in our tasting room to sample bottlings like our Ghost Gum, Camissa red blend, rosé, and Lyle MCC, while learning about our assemblage methods and local vineyard history. We are closed on Sundays.

Mont Rochelle is a 26-bedroom hotel and vineyard in Franschhoek, situated at the base of the Klein Dassenberg Mountain Range. Our estate features an on-site winery alongside dining at Miko and The Country Kitchen. Guests can arrange wine tastings and picnics, visit our on-site spa, or stay at The Manor House, a separate four-bedroom private villa located a short walk from the main hotel building.

Colmant Cap Classique and Champagne is a winery in Franschhoek focused entirely on crafting Cap Classique sparkling wines. At our farm, we pour selections from our cellar alongside imported champagnes for comparative tastings, with seating available indoors and outdoors. Our range includes bottlings such as our Brut Rosé NV, Blanc de Blancs NV, and Brut Reserve NV. We are closed Sundays.

Black Elephant Vintners is a winery in Franschhoek offering wine and music pairings. At our Uitkyk Street tasting space, we pour bottlings such as our Grace Syrah and Disco Sauvignon Blanc while pairing each pour with curated songs heard through headphones. Our team shares the background behind every bottle during the session. We are open Monday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and closed Sundays.

Boekenhoutskloof Winery is a working winery in Franschhoek located along Excelsior Road. We host pre-booked tastings and cellar experiences directly on our wine farm. Our communal tasting visits include facility tours and conversations with our winemaker, followed by structured tastings of our estate wines. Pourings include selections from our portfolio, ranging from Porseleinberg to bottlings from the Cap Maritime vineyard in Hemel-en-Aarde.

Klein Goederust Wine Farm is a winery in Franschhoek offering wines inspired by family matriarch Nomaroma Siguqa. Our farm has a rich history dating back to 1905, now continued through our winemaking journey. We feature a wine tasting room and a restaurant. Visitors can enjoy our weekend spitbraai, available Saturdays and Sundays, which guests are encouraged to book in advance.

La Bri Wine Estate is a winery in Franschhoek. We are one of the oldest Huguenot-allocated farms in the valley, a refuge nestled in the Franschhoek amphitheatre. We offer a cellar door experience with signature styled wines. Our wine pairings include chocolate, biltong, and Turkish delight, and we also prepare cheese platters. We provide a Double Door Mixed Case Collection with free delivery anywhere in South Africa.

GlenWood Vineyards is a winery in Franschhoek located along Robertsvlei Road. We acquired the property in 1984 and produce a range of vegan wines, with Chardonnay serving as our flagship cultivar. Our tasting room and sushi restaurant operate on a shaded oak tree terrace overlooking the surrounding vineyards and mountains. We host guided wine tastings alongside a sushi menu prepared by our sushi chef. Guests can also book our Nature's Window tour, taking a walk or drive through indigenous Cape fynbos to reach our mountain tasting venue above the Robertsvlei Valley. We are closed on Mondays.

Anthonij Rupert Wine Farm is a winery in Franschhoek. We offer premium wine tastings, including our Cape of Good Hope range and Anthonij Rupert flagships. Our estate package includes activities across our grounds, with tastings at the historic manor house and the modern Terra del Capo tasting room. At the Terra del Capo tasting room, you can observe our wines being bottled. We also feature a visit to the Franschhoek Motor Museum and provide a shuttle service around our property. Our portfolio includes six distinctive wine brands from various sites in the Western Cape, founded on the L'Ormarins farm.

Dieu Donné Vineyards Cellar & Tasting Room is a winery in Franschhoek. We offer cellar tours and wine tastings with our winemaker. Our team also provides a brownie and MCC pairing. We feature views and are connected to the Pink Wine Tram.

Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views.

Leopards Leap Restaurant & Wine Farm is a winery in Franschhoek. We offer wine tastings and have a restaurant on site that serves a Sunday carvery with roast meats, fresh salads, and vegetables. We also feature a kids play area, making our venue suitable for families.

Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum.

Backsberg Family Wines is a winery in Franschhoek, a family-owned estate since 1916. We offer a refreshed portfolio of wines for tastings, alongside tapas-style dining, and wine sales at our re-opened facility in the Franschhoek Valley. As South Africa's first certified carbon-neutral winery, we craft our wines with care for the employee, the product, and the land.

La Petite Ferme is a chic hotel in Franschhoek offering stylish suites. We feature an upmarket restaurant, and your stay includes free breakfast and Wi-Fi.

Haute Cabrière - the home of Pierre Jourdan is a family-owned winery in Franschhoek. We are located on an estate founded in 1694, and we feature a tasting room, a restaurant, and a terrace.

Rickety Bridge Estate is a winery in Franschhoek offering wine tasting experiences, vineyard and cellar tours, and luxury contemporary accommodation. Our menu features elevated comfort dishes blending South African flavors with French bistro classics, crafted from locally sourced ingredients. We also provide padel courts for match play in the winelands.

Chamonix Wine Farm is a winery in Franschhoek where we invite you to experience our wines. We offer wine tastings and a private cellar tour featuring a collection of our treasured wines. Our team welcomes guests to sit by the fire to taste our wines, with knowledgeable service available.

Grande Provence - Wine tasting room is a winery in Franschhoek offering upscale dining, an art gallery, and free wine tastings, alongside our luxe B&B and plush villa.