Sight Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
Huguenot Monument
A sight in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Monument and museum honoring the French Huguenots who settled the Franschhoek valley in 1688.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, alongside 2 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Franschhoek Wine Tram, 0.5 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Franschhoek
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Franschhoek Wine Tram
Hop-on, hop-off tram and bus lines linking wine estates in the Franschhoek Valley.
Activity · 0.5 km straight-line - 2Boschendal
Historic 1685 estate between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with tastings, a farm shop and picnics under oaks.
Drinks · 15 km straight-line - 3Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Mountain valley just outside Stellenbosch with trails to waterfalls and a scenic drive.
Outdoors · 18 km straight-line - 4Delaire Graff Estate
Hilltop estate on the Helshoogte Pass with wine tastings, art and wide views of the Simonsberg.
Drinks · 19 km straight-line - 5Tokara
Estate on the Helshoogte Pass with a restaurant, deli, olive oils and modern art over the vineyards.
Food · 19 km straight-line - 6Babylonstoren
Cape Dutch farm with a huge working fruit and vegetable garden, a farm-to-table restaurant and wine cellar.
Food · 21 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Huguenot Monument is a stop on our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
Another curated sight in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek. See the full Stellenbosch & Franschhoek guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek run from 16°C in July to 28°C in February; June is usually the wettest month. For Huguenot Monument itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Stellenbosch & Franschhoek from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Stellenbosch & Franschhoek weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Huguenot Monument, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 13 Lambrechts Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
- Coordinates
- -33.91508, 19.12340
- Destination
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, South Africa
Huguenot Monument: quick answers
How much time do you need at Huguenot Monument?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Huguenot Monument. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Huguenot Monument?
Our pick: Morning.
Where is Huguenot Monument?
Huguenot Monument is at 13 Lambrechts Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Huguenot Monument?
Huguenot Monument appears on Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Huguenot Monument to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek.
Plan Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Stellenbosch & Franschhoek weather by month
- Cape Town to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 40 km straight-line
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek to Knysna & Plettenberg Bay 386 km straight-line
Lists & regions
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