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Tel: +27 021 876 3472 Fax: +27 021 876 3122 Email: info@aubergealouette.co.za 17 Dirkie Uys Street, Franschhoek, South Africa Enquire Online | Book Online |
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Because Franschhoek is so centrally situated, distances are easy to cover and visits on route to interesting spots in and around Franschhoek, the Winelands and even so far as the Peninsula (Cape Town and surrounds) can be done in one day.
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On Franschhoek wine tours you will learn more about the history as far back as the arrival of the French Huguenots in 1686 and Slavery in the Winelands area that ended in the late 1800’s;
The role Mandela has played in freeing his people from the suppression of ‘Apartheid’ up to where a Rainbow Nation came into existence after his walk of Freedom from the gates of Victor Verster…
Huguenot Monument
Approaching this remarkable monument, one has to stop in awesome wonder by the unique experience to being witness of cold marble that becomes alive in what it presents. For those who are interested in the history of the Huguenots, a visit to the museum and Huguenot cemetery is a must.
Slaves
“Times have ‘tolled’ of humans sold…
A slave on sale for a chip of gold!
But when the shackles fell to ground…
how joyful was its ‘Freedom’-sound…!
The role Mandela has played in freeing his people from the suppression of ‘Apartheid’ up to where a Rainbow Nation came into existence after his walk of Freedom from the gates of Victor Verster…
Huguenot Monument
Approaching this remarkable monument, one has to stop in awesome wonder by the unique experience to being witness of cold marble that becomes alive in what it presents. For those who are interested in the history of the Huguenots, a visit to the museum and Huguenot cemetery is a must.
Slaves
“Times have ‘tolled’ of humans sold…
A slave on sale for a chip of gold!
But when the shackles fell to ground…
how joyful was its ‘Freedom’-sound…!
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The Winelands, Bergrivier-area and Overberg offer a wonderland of innumerable breathtaking scenery, indescribable views of and unforgettable experiences in nature’s beauty. The landscape‘s diversity, within kilometres apart, amazes visitors from afar and for photographers this opportunity provides enchantment to dream of. The view of the Valley when approaching Franschhoek via the Franschhoek Pass is indescribable.
Heaven is suddenly unfolding a kaleidoscope of valley-mountains-horizon not to be found elsewhere!
Nothing can be more exciting for wine lovers than Franschhoek wine tours, Stellenbosch- and Paarl wine-routes. Visiting options depend on the desire of the taster - the more prominent wine-cellars that have made their mark in the wine-industry, or the bouquet wine-cellars that might offer something new or more special in the sense of new varieties on the market. High quality of wines are inspired by the competition between the well qualified wine-makers of the different cellars.
A visit to Franschhoek, Valley of the Huguenots, does not end at the Monument and Museum at the end of the Main Road. This beautiful little Village resembles Pandora’s Box --- Full of surprises.
Take a leisurely walk and discover little shops with secret delights of jewellery, wool carpets, extraordinary artwork, and Belgium chocolates. Franschhoek wine tours offer wine-tasting on horseback will proof to be the ultimate for nature lovers.
To round off a lovely day of browsing and buying, a table has been booked for you at one of the many cuisine restaurants
Take a leisurely walk and discover little shops with secret delights of jewellery, wool carpets, extraordinary artwork, and Belgium chocolates. Franschhoek wine tours offer wine-tasting on horseback will proof to be the ultimate for nature lovers.
To round off a lovely day of browsing and buying, a table has been booked for you at one of the many cuisine restaurants