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Boschendal: Oldest Huguenot Estate Still Making Wine

Franschhoek, South Africa

🍷 1 experience Est. 1685€€🏛️Heritage

"Boschendal (est. 1685) is South Africa's oldest wine estate, founded by French Huguenot Jean le Long fleeing religious persecution in Europe."

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Boschendal: Oldest Huguenot Estate Still Making Wine is a winery in Franschhoek, South Africa. Established in 1685. Boschendal (est. 1685) is South Africa's oldest wine estate, founded by French Huguenot Jean le Long fleeing religious persecution in Europe.

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Experiences (1)

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    Boschendal: Oldest Huguenot Estate Still Making Wine

    Jacques de Villiers bought this from his brother Abraham's estate -- the farm next door was literally called "Champagne." The Cape Dutch werf dates to 1685. Picnic on the lawn under 330-year-old oaks where three Huguenot brothers once dreamed of the vineyards they'd left behind in France.

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Where is Boschendal: Oldest Huguenot Estate Still Making Wine located?
Boschendal: Oldest Huguenot Estate Still Making Wine is located in Franschhoek, South Africa. GPS: -33.9072, 19.1172.
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Reservations are recommended. You can book at Boschendal: Oldest Huguenot Estate Still Making Wine's website.

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