An hour east of Cape Town, Franschhoek marks Bastille Day on 11 and 12 July 2026 with wine and cheese tastings, food stalls, a boules tournament and a best-dressed contest in blue, white and red.
TipTickets are limited and date specific, and the Saturday runs 11:00 to 17:00 with the boules tournament, so pick your day first.
South African Cap Classique and imported Champagne are poured on the lawns below the Huguenot Monument on 5 and 6 December 2026, with ten tasting tokens and a keepsake flute per ticket.
TipThe 2025 edition ran in late November and 2026 moved into December, so check the organiser's dates before booking a room in the village.
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Day trip · 9 hours
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