The main street is lined with galleries displaying local arts, craft shops and antique shops. Accommodation and Conference Facilities Accomodation is of a high standard with personal service to cater for every need. A variety of packages are available, ranging from self catering cottages, through bed and breakfast guesthouses, to one of the most popular country hotels in South Africa. Conference facilities are also available and can cater for up to 120 people. Walks and Trails Being almost surrounded by mountains there are some breathtaking scenic hikes in the nature reserve, Mont Rochelle.
Permits are available from the municipality, museum and the information office.
The Boland Hiking Trail is a two or three day hike and permits are obtainable from Jonkershoek. Facilities Sporting facilities include a variety of ball sports, notebly petanque, tennis, rugby, squash and cricket. Horse riding, mountain biking and swimming are also available. With meals ranging from French cuisine, to typical Cape cooking, to simple country fare, there is a menu for every taste and for every pocket. Linked Interest Between Towns Situated 83km from Cape Town, along the N1, in less than an hour one can be in Franschhoek.