This non-drinker’s guide to Franschoek Cape Town makes it possible for people who don’t consume alcohol to experience and enjoy the beauty, culture and history of the Cape Winelands. The name Franschoek is Dutch for ‘French Corner’ and reflects the town’s history as a settlement by French Huguenots in 1868, after they fled persecution in France for their Protestant religious beliefs.
You may have heard that Franschoek is one of the most popular towns in South Africa, especially being considered the culinary capital of the country and the epicenter of the Cape Winelands. It is a short drive from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Wellington.
