Franschhoek means French Corner and reflects the history of this area. This land in the Berg River valley was given to a group of French Hugenouts fleeing persecution who brought with them the French wine producing secrets. True to the French origins, this wine route also offers some of the best restaurants around.

Each July the area becomes more French than France when they celebrate Bastille Day in true style.

There are a total of 21 estates on the Franschhoek Wine Route.