Location: Franschhoek
Top Things to do in Franschhoek
Top 9 Museums in Franschhoek, Western Cape
The village of Franschhoek (French Corner), tucked into the Cape Winelands of South Africa, is known as the country's food and wine capital. Galleries and antique shops fill the tree-lined streets, and vineyards established more than 300 years ago cascade over the hills just outside town. Local activities range from wine-tasting tours to trout fishing and hiking. The Huguenot Memorial Museum honors the town's early settlers, who fled religious persecution in France.
Restaurants in Franschhoek
1. First South African Perfume Museum
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5.0 based on 251 reviews
We invite you to visit us in Franschhoek in the heart of Cape Town- one of the most beautiful. diverse, and exciting city in the world,. At the first South African Perfume Museum you can explore an extensive and comprehensive permanent collection that includes antique masterpieces., You'll also experience engaging, cutting-edge exhibition and workshops that reflect a fresh view of the amazing world of perfume. The mission of the our Museum is to act as a bridge between the rich heritage of world of perfume, as embodied in its collection, and the unique experience of each visitor. Dedicated to the primacy of the visitor experience, committed to excellence in every aspect of its collection and workshops, and drawing on both new and traditional tools of communication, interpretation, and presentation, the Museum aims to serve its diverse public as a dynamic, innovative, and welcoming place for learning through the amazing art of perfume.
Reviewed By virginiaswart - Western Cape, South Africa
Who would think there would be a museum for perfumes?! definitely an experience for anyone who loves scents and would like to create your own one.
2. African Hands Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
For Art And Crafts Such As Fine And Abstract Art Made Of Hard Stones And Wood, Bead Work And Paintings As Well As Batiks Are Also Available.
3. Senechal-Senekal Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Senechal-Senekal is an exclusive art gallery in the Western Cape of South Africa. Our renowned South African born and raised Artist Junaid Senechal-Senekal’s work may only be viewed and purchased from the Senechal-Senekal Art Gallery.
Reviewed By Jennitraut
What an absolute privilege and honour to have met with this incredibly talented man as well as visit the inspiring Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery in Franschhoek and to top it all off to actually see behind the scenes in his art studio where all the magic happens. His passion and drive to impact this world and create a global awareness of the beauty of our planet transcends through every creation and artwork that he is inspired to paint. With a mission to create an awareness of creation and some of our very endangered species across the globe. I have been watching his journey for many years now and he is just such an inspiration to me and to so many. His transformation through the years has been phenomenal. Junaid always answers the clients brief with excellence and his business ethic is superb. His interaction with the animals he paints really brings them to life in his paintings. He actually physically interacts with many of them before painting them and so there is such an authenticity to his work. Not only is Junaid a gifted artist but he is the most generous loving and kind man and his truth is revealed through his art. He has generously donated many paintings to our Annual Auction for our NPO which has raised much needed funding that contributes towards enabling us to do the community outreach which we do in our Paarl valley. He also gives back to many wildlife organisations and the community around him. When next you visit the Franschhoek Valley be sure to pop into Junaid’s Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery, or go online to check out his work on jssartgallery.com it is an absolute must see. Kind regards Jenni Cubitt
4. Franschhoek Motor Museum
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4.5 based on 1,606 reviews
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. LIMITED TIME SLOTS. The Franschhoek Motor Museum offers visitors a special opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history with its unique and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia in the magnificent setting of L'Ormarins. Across the length and breadth of Southern Africa, only one place can adequately portray the evolution of the automobile, The Franschhoek Motor Museum.
Reviewed By 459niccih - Johannesburg, South Africa
We are a family of five - three teens who have very different interests and we all really enjoyed the motor museum with the cherry on top - the president-booked drive around in two of the vintage cars.
5. Franschhoek Art House
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By 27lizzied - London, United Kingdom
We loved the art in this gallery and popped back multiple times during our time in Franschhoek. When we did make a purchase the staff were incredibly helpful in packaging up for air travel and I'm pleased to say it survived the journey with no problems!
6. Huguenot Memorial Museum
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4.0 based on 442 reviews
This museum displays the signature of every 1685 Huguenot settler.
Reviewed By KippieH - Essex, United States
We were very happily surprised and impressed by the Huguenot Museum. The historic artifacts in the one building were sweet and interesting, a great intro to the history of the settlement of the Wine Lands. The main part of the museum across the street was really interesting. Set up as more of a historical guide to Huguenot History, it was laid out to make it easy to invest just a little time and get a great grounding of the history of the Huguenots. The staff member there gave great insights in pointing out some key aspects, it was very much appreciated. What I also really liked was that they incorporated more contemporary quotes from African leaders (Mandela) and poets that were direct links from history to today. Lovely grounds, an important stop to round out a visit to Franschhoek. The Perfume Museum on the property was an interesting little aside.
7. Grand Provence Estate
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4.0 based on 553 reviews
Grande Provence Estate, Franschhoek, is a destination in its own right, offering award-winning wines at The Winery, gourmet cuisine at The Restaurant, South African artists and artisans at The Gallery and The Shop, with boutique accommodation in The Owner's Cottage and La Provençale Villa in the Vineyards.
Reviewed By rizzy80 - Bristol, United Kingdom
We were fortunate enough to visit on a warm sunny day so we were able to sit outside for our wine tasting and enjoy the beautiful grounds and enjoy the incredible statues and pieces of sculpture. We had a cheese and charcuterie plate to share which was a good size and offered an excellent selection of different things. Wines were superb particularly the Chardonnay. Check out the toilets a work of art!
8. David Walters Ceramics Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Flambe Fine Art
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
