Babylonstoren, nestled at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley, is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms and a destination that beautifully blends heritage with contemporary charm. Its centrepiece is a vast fruit and vegetable garden of remarkable botanical diversity, which inspires everything from the farm-to-fork menus at Babel and The Bakery to the design of its stylish Farm Hotel and Spa. Travellers can wander through the lush gardens, enjoy seasonal cuisine crafted directly from the harvest, explore Soetmelksvlei for an interactive glimpse into 19th-century farm life, and immerse themselves in the estate’s philosophy of wellbeing, natural beauty, and hands-on experiences that celebrate the rhythm of the land.