Franschhoek is small town in the Western Cape Province and one of the oldest towns of South Africa. It is about 75 kilometres from Cape Town and has a population of slightly over 15,000 people. Franschhoek is notable for having some of the top restaurants in the country within its borders. This fact, together with the strong wine culture, and pristine natural and architectural beauty has made Franschhoek into what many describe as the "food and wine capital" of South Africa.
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La Galerie
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17 Suite Boutique Hotel surrounded by vineyards and plum orchards, with a spectacular mountain backdrop. |
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The Riebeek Valley is situated 80 km north-east of Cape Town. Riebeek-Kasteel is one of the oldest towns in South Africa. During 1661 Commander Jan van Riebeeck initiated an inland discovery expedition. They ascended a lonely mountain and came upon the fertile vista of the Riebeek Valley. They named the town Riebeek Kasteel, in honor of the Commander. In the 19th century both Jan Smuts and Daniel Malan were born on the outskirts of neighbouring Riebeek West, both later becoming prime ministers of the country.
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Stellenbosch is town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometres from Cape Town, along the banks of the Eerste River. It is the second oldest European settlement in the province, after Cape Town. The town became known as the City of Oaks due to the large number of oak trees that were planted by its founder, Simon van der Stel, to grace the streets and homesteads.