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The valley was originally settled in 1688 by 176 French Huguenot refugees, many of whom were given land by the Dutch government in a valley called Olifantshoek ("Elephants' corner"), so named because of the vast herds of elephants that roamed the area.

The name of the area soon changed to le Coin Français ("the French Corner"), and later to Franschhoek (Afrikaans for "French Corner"), with many of the settlers naming their new farms after the areas in France from which they came. La Motte, La Cotte, Cabrière, Provence, Chamonix, Dieu Donné and La Dauphine were among some of the first established farms most of which still retain their original farm houses today
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Dieu Donne Restaurant
Dieu Donne Restaurant
Entry ID:
WC359
Town:
Franschhoek
Restaurant Type:
Average Cost per Meal:
Seating Capacity:
100+
 
This cellar Style Restaurant situated 1,8km off the main Road, in the Dieu Donné Vineyards, Franschhoek; are the best seats in the natural amphi-theatre, overlooking the picturesque Franschhoek valley.

An “Underground Cellar Style” restaurant, with five face brick vaults is a secure structure beneath the natural fynbos of the Cape. The tranquil sound of natural flowing water beckons you to this 120 seater dining venue - while seated you can enjoy the 180 degree panoramic views.
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