This peaceful country retreat in idyllic surroundings is one of South Africa’s oldest towns, with a rich heritage dating back to its seventeenth century French Huguenot origins. Franschhoek is beautifully preserved, with original Cape Dutch architecture still very much in evidence, and a true feel of the original settler spirit. Within easy reach of Cape Town, this wonderful little town surrounded by world-class wine farms has an impressive range of excellent restaurants, quaint boutiques and art galleries along tree-lined avenues, and the fascinating Huguenot Memorial Museum which showcases its French history. Any chocolate lovers should also be sure to pop into the Huguenot Chocolate Shop for a tasting of the best chocolate in Town.