Tag: Franshhoek
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Arrival In Hermanus
Up and ready early, we pottered along to the Huguenot museum just along the road from us. The Huguenots were originally from France but were persecuted for their religion and so many left France and came to South Africa. Franshhoek means “French Corner” and their influence lingers on, especially where the vineyards are concerned. The…
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Franshhoek wine tram
Time to leave Camps Bay and move on to Franshhoek, but we will be returning to CB when we fly to Durban in a week or so’s time. Franshhoek is a small town in the wine region of the Cape. Franshhoek means French Corner but it looks more Dutch than French. It is ridiculously picturesque…
Middle-aged flash packers 