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Franschhoek
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A small town about sixty kilometres from Cape Town in a renowned wine-growing area. Founded in the late 17th century by French Huguenots, it features several French-style restaurants and a museum dedicated to them.
Overview of Franschhoek
A small town about sixty kilometres from Cape Town in a renowned wine-growing area. It was founded in the late 17th century by French Huguenots and, in addition to several French-style restaurants, has a museum dedicated to them.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Local time: .
- Population: 15,616 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 7.05 km²
- Altitude:
- Website: https://franschhoek.org.za