Things to do in Franschhoek
There is no shortage of memorable things to do in Franschhoek – from wine tastings and exceptional dining to cultural outings and relaxed ways to explore the valley at your own pace.
Explore the Best of Franschhoek
Franschhoek is one of those places where days tend to fill themselves naturally. A late breakfast becomes a wine tasting. A stroll through the village turns into an afternoon of galleries, shops, and something good to eat. For guests staying at Maison Chablis, many of the valley’s best experiences are close at hand, making it easy to explore without ever feeling rushed.
Whether you are here for the food, the wine, the scenery, or a little bit of everything, Franschhoek offers a wide mix of activities to suit different kinds of stays. Some are well known, others are quieter local favourites, but all add something special to time spent in the village and surrounding winelands.
Franschhoek Experiences to Explore
Browse some of our favourite Franschhoek experiences below – from wine estates and restaurants to unique outings that help make a stay in the valley even more memorable.
Unique Wine Tasting in Franschhoek at Black Elephant Vintners
Looking for a unique wine tasting in Franschhoek? Black Elephant Vintners offers a creative, relaxed and memorable tasting experience in the heart of the village.
Spilsbury’s Kitchen in Franschhoek
Looking for unique things to do in Franschhoek? Spilsbury’s Kitchen offers a relaxed, hands-on cooking experience in the heart of the village, perfect for food lovers visiting the Cape Winelands.
5 Favourite Franschhoek
Restaurants
Franschhoek proudly boasts some of South Africa’s top restaurants and many of these are just a stone’s throw away from Maison Chablis Guest House. Here are our top five picks of eateries within easy walking distance of the guest house…
Franschhoek Valley Wine Tasting on Horseback
The beautiful Franschhoek Valley wine farms can easily be explored on horse back. Paradise Cottages and Stables is located less than 4km from Maison Chablis Guest House. From here guests can enjoy a 4h30 scenic outing riding through the Franschhoek vineyards, forests
and mountains…
Our 5 Favourite Franschhoek
Wine Tasting Experiences
There are dozens of wine tasting experiences to choose from in Franschhoek but if we have to narrow them down to just 5, these are the wine farms that should not be missed…
The Must-see Motor Museum
The Franschhoek Motor Museum showcases one of the largest private car collections in the world and is a must-see experience when visiting the Cape Winelands. The museum showcases over 100 years of automotive history and features more 220 vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and motor memorabilia…
Franschhoek by Tram
By far the best way to explore the Franschhoek valley and its excellent wine estates is by tram. The Franschhoek Wine Tram takes away all the stress of driving and navigating a wine route and allows you sit back and be safely transported from estate to estate along the Wine Tram’s extensive route, which connects 24
wine estates…
Bastille Festivities return to Franschhoek
Synonymous with French-South African heritage, the town of Franschhoek hosts a Bastille Festival in mid-July every year. Here, every year, Huguenot Street is gaily decorated in the colours of the French flag. Local vendors fill the pavements with stalls offering tempting items for sale and French-inspired cuisine…
Stay Close to Franschhoek’s Best Experiences
One of the pleasures of staying at Maison Chablis is how easily Franschhoek opens up around you. After a day of wine tasting, dining, or exploring the valley, it is a pleasure to return to a guest house that feels calm, comfortable, and well placed for the next day’s plans.
