Comments on: How Franschhoek became such a successful tourist town

By: Sue

Sue — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 08:36:40 +0000

So pleased Arthur is acknowledged

By: Dawie Malan

Dawie Malan — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 17:09:32 +0000

I was fortunate to have spent some of my best years (1970-1978) at school in the sleepy old town, which it was at the time. With our bicycles we did the trip to the Swiss Farm Excelsior (Le Franschhoek), owned by the Muskes, for a swim in the only pool in the valley with an entrance fee of 5 cents. Ludwig Muske, who was in class with me in primary school, is today well known in the wine and cheese business in the Valley and beyond. We now live in Paarl down the road, but regularly visit the many wineries, restaurants and guesthouses. I have fond memories of the sleepy old town, but the town and the valley of today is simply world class! Well done to all who played a part and continue to play a part in looking after this magic town.

By: Francoise Hannah Phillips

Francoise Hannah Phillips — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:46:14 +0000

Agreed. Now one of the top IEB and RoundSquare schools and in such a beautiful environment.

By: Francoise Hannah Phillips

Francoise Hannah Phillips — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:44:15 +0000

Agreed on the people of Franshhoek making this success story happen.

By: Francoise Hannah Phillips

Francoise Hannah Phillips — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:42:37 +0000

Lovely.

By: Francoise Hannah Phillips

Francoise Hannah Phillips — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:40:48 +0000

I was fortunate to be part of the magical years of Arthur McWilliam Smith as Mayor and the Vignerons de Franshhoek. The only thing I feel needs correction in this article is that Arthur’s wife had an amazing ‘best in the country’ restaurant and the Huxter’s took it from there. It was before social media and before Franshhoek was really on the map, but every true gastronome/foodie in the country knew that Adri’s restaurant was the pinnacle in fine food, her love of haute cuisine inherited by her daughter Ann. Sue Huxter took it from there and she and her family also contributed hugely to the little town.

By: Sonja

Sonja — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:19:07 +0000

Erica, I was feeling nostalgic tonight and googled Chez Michel in the hopes to find some information on the old restaurant I remember from my childhood visits to Franschhoek in the early 70s. I remember the smell and the tastes and the candle on the counter where you paid with its little wax ‘dress’ from all the candles dripping on it. The restaurant was always very dimly lit. I don’t remember the names of the owners but I remember the lady’s smile. Even for us as kids, she always had the most welcoming smile. There was a cafe further down towards the monument, just below the police station in Berg Street and another cafe further down towards Paarl in the main road. And the farmers coop and I think an OK Bazaars? Thank you for sharing your memories – what a lovely trip down memory lane for me.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:40:20 +0000

There is no such thing as a magic wand! Surely Grabouw has a leader who has insight and ability, and the drive to make it happen?

By: siobhan

siobhan — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 06:09:34 +0000

So wish we could turn Grabouw around. Such potential but so many issues and problems. Are we just lacking experts or do we need a magic wand. ?

By: Lead

Lead — Fri, 15 May 2015 05:40:23 +0000

Give thanks to God for His creation