Huguenot Memorial, Cape Winelands
As with all things Franschhoek, the Huguenot Memorial Museum lies in a gorgeous setting, in a beautiful Cape Dutch-style building in the grounds of which lies the memorial or monument to celebrate the influence of the French in South Africa.
The Huguenot's arrived in the country between the years 1683 and 1756. Despite the obvious influence they have had on the valley of Franschhoek, where almost everything has a French name and origin, few people actually know why they chose South Africa and why they came here. A scan through the list of names of those who landed on our shores gives one a good indication of the origin of many of our surnames, however.
The museum at the Huguenot Memorial is filled with the history of the Huguenots both before and after their arrival here in the Cape. The building is a reincarnation of the home of Baron Eillem Ferdinand van Reede van Oudtshoorn, originally built close to Kloof Street in the centre of Cape Town City Bowl.
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Franschhoek Motor Museum
If you are even vaguely into cars, then the Franschhoek Motor Museum is worth a visit. Over 400 vehicles that range from the Beeston Motro Tricycle (1898) to the 2003 Ferrari model, there is something to make everyone drool, even if you're not an ardent fan of the automobile. Museum it might be, but forget the ... more information
Franschhoek Wine Route
The Valley of the Huguenots, as Franschhoek is also known, became home to a community of French Huguenots who fled their country from religious persecution. The Huguenots soon recognised that this valley had very similar weather to the wine growing regions in France. Today, over 300 years later, this ... more information
Huguenot Memorial
Accommodation nearby
For accommodation nearby see:
• Franschhoek Accommodation
• Franschhoek Hotels
• Franschhoek Guest House
Or to see all accommodation in this region, visit Cape Winelands Accommodation.
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