TRAVEL INSIGHTS

Keep up to date with the latest Cape Winelands’ events, attractions and festivals in our Travel Insight blog section

Maison Chablis Travel Insights

Situated in the midst of the quaint town of Franschhoek, Maison Chablis is the perfect base to explore the winelands area. Read our local insider tips to create authentic travel experiences and memories
that will last a lifetime.

About Franschhoek

Franschhoek food and wine Route

Franschhoek is one of South Africa’s most charming towns, nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by vineyards and towering mountains….

Stunning wine and food experiences in the nearby Banhoek Valley

Nestled between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch along the spectacular Helshoogte Road lies the Banhoek Valley. This picturesque valley…

Finding Snow near Franschhoek

Finding Snow near Franschhoek

Rare and exotic to a South African, snow sightings feature on many people’s bucket lists and cause a frenzy of local travel whenever the weather guy reports a rare sprinkling of…

Maison Chablis focuses on Sustainability

Maison Chablis focuses on Sustainability

The concept of sustainability in tourism and the term Responsible Travel, was coined right here in South Africa at the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Cape Town in 2002…

Things to do in the Cape Winelands

There’s no more convenient a base than Maison Chablis Guest House to explore Franschhoek and the
magnificent Cape Winelands.

Wine Tram

Motor Museum

Wine Tasting