Franschhoek Gem of the South African Winelands
2007. 188 sidor.
Nyskick. 21,5 x 28cm. 1085 gram. When the renowned Cape governor Simon van der Stel generously handed out grants for land in the 17th century, he chose to keep most of the French Huguenots together. And so, in a beautiful valley beneath the towering Great Drakenstein Mountains, the French settlers began a new life in Africa, many of them turning this wild terrain into arable land for viticulture. The valley eventually became known as Franschhoek, Dutch for 'French Corner'. The tranquil and spectacular beauty of this valley has beckoned travellers for many years. Today, those that draw the growing number of tourists to Franschhoek have ensured that their establishments reflect the style, class and beauty of this idyllic place. And such is the passion of the restaurateurs, that Franschhoek has become known as the 'gourmet capital' of South Africa.