The Huguenot Monument in Franschoek in the Western Cape, South Africa is a beautiful place surrounded by mountains and Cape winelands. This spectacular monument is a testament of the historical contribution made by the French and Belgian Protestants early in the 17th and 18th centuries. They fled from France, particularly from the Catholic religious persecution.
The three aches symbolize the Holy Trinity: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
It is surrounded with beautiful flowers and a majestic pond in the centre.
The central figure, holding a bible in one hand and a broken chain in the other, signifies the freedom of religion.
The pond signifies how the Huguenots refugees found tranquillity and peace in South Africa.
Franschoek is one of our favourite places to visit, especially when looking for that perfect bottle of wine. The valley is home to many vineyards and cultivars from European decent.
The monument is also used for wedding ceremonies, but we're not sure if you need a permit or city town authorisation.
The museum can also be visited to understand this important part of South African history, which led to the South African wine producing areas in the Western Cape. There are many wine tasting places to visit, like Chamonix. They have excellent accommodation, wine tasting and very nice views of the mountains.
The Franschoek Church is a popular wedding destination, as it has that old world charm. Franschoek has excellent wedding venues. Wine estates offer a wide variety of services, including wine tasting, wedding venues and speciality events. So do yourself the favour of visiting this small, yet charming town on route to Stellenbosch, Paarl or Cape Town.
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