Introduction
33km (20 miles) E of Stellenbosch; 79km (49 miles) E of Cape Town via Stellenbosch; 85km (53 miles) SE of Cape Town via Paarl
If you plan to overnight in the Winelands, the prettiest valley by far is Franschhoek (French Corner), the land Simon van der Stel gave the French Huguenots fleeing religious persecution in 1688. This minute valley, surrounded by soaring mountains, is so lush, a local once compared it to "living in a lettuce"; aside from its scenic advantages, it boasts the highest concentration of top-quality restaurants in Africa, and a number of excellent accommodations options. It's very faux French, however, and some complain that it's become too touristy, but relative to the other Winelands options, it's easy to navigate and still offers the most rural atmosphere, with dirt tracks a few blocks from the main road, and glorious views wherever you look.
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Dieu Donne
- Dieu Donne literally translates into 'God Given' or 'A Gift From God', and the spectacular mountain scenery that overlooks these ten-year old vineyards...
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Bellingham
- Originally known as Bellinchamp (pretty field), the land was granted to Gerrit Janz van Vuuren in 1693. Some 250 years later Bellingham acquired...
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Mont Rochelle
- Mont Rochelle was named after the French town, La Rochelle, from which three Huguenot brothers fled, and was the communal farm granted to them...
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