Also present were Andrew and his daughter Princess Beatrice, and the Earl and countess of Wessex.
Stellenbosch (founded in 1679) is about 50 km east of Cape Town and is the second oldest town in South Africa. It was named (like Simon's Town) after the former Governor Simon van der Stel. The town is situated on the banks of the Eerste River ('First River') and has some fine examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
Pros. 1  It is very easy to get around. Franschhoek is basically one long main street with secondary streets in a grid fashion. 2  Itâs very pretty as it is smaller than Stellenbosch and dominated by its verdant mountain backdrop. There are lovely street cafes and bistros where you can sit out and relax in the sunshine.