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The historical village of Paarl offers you historical sites, cultural museums, wine routes, buildings and companies of interest, special attractions and places of interest, accommodation and much more.

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African Terroir

Paarl Wine Estates


With their portfolio of exclusive wines they would like to take your hand in the discovery of the African wine world, lead you to taste the richness of the various terroirs.


 
Afrikaans Language Monument

Museums


This unique language originated from the Dutch spoken by the first settlers. It was later evolved by people such as the Khoikoi and the slaves from other countries. The Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument celebrates this unique language.


 
Anthony Smook Wines

Paarl Wine Estates


Standing in the front garden of the winery, you'll look out across rolling fields of vineyards of Voor Paardeberg.


 
Avondale

Paarl Wine Estates


At Avondale they’re getting back to nature – but they are using 21st century science, technology and research in the process.


 
Backsberg Estate Cellars

Paarl Wine Estates


Backsberg lies on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountains, equidistant from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.


 
Berg River Resort

Caravan & Tent Camping sites


The Berg River resort is situated among vineyards and citrus orchards. Beneath large, shady trees, there are approximately 150 spacious, partially grassed stands for tents or caravans.


 
Boland Kelder

Paarl Wine Estates


Boland Kelder, situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, has over the past decade evolved into a dynamic and progressive cellar, one which is fast realizing its true potential.


 
Butterfly World

Animal Sanctuaries


Butterfly World, one of the more unique attractions of the Western Cape Winelands, consists of a tropical garden in a 1000 m2 green house.


 
De Leuwenjagt Restaurant

Restaurants


The exciting menu includes a variety of dishes which include pancakes, omelettes and waffles filled or topped with delicious fresh farm-grown ingredients.


 
De Zoete Inval Estate

Paarl Wine Estates


De Zoete Inval lies on the banks of the Berg River in Paarl. Organic farming methods is applied on its 62ha.


 
Drakensig

Paarl Wine Estates


Drakensig is situated in the picturesque Franschhoek valley. At the foot of the Simonsberg and over looking the majestic Drakenstein mountains.


 
Drakenstein Lion Park

Animal Sanctuaries


Every year thousands of people visit facilities where they can interact with lion cubs. Every day, a captive bred lion is killed in a canned hunt.


 
Fairview Wine Estate

Paarl Wine Estates


Visit Fairview to taste and buy its internationally acclaimed wines and award-winning homemade, farmstyle cheeses. The home of Fairview wines is a 300ha farm on the south-west-facing slopes of Paarl Mountain.


 
Glen Carlou

Paarl Wine Estates


Glen Carlou’s custom-designed cellar features an open-plan inner arena where visitors have the opportunity to gain insight into the vintner’s art.


 
Harvest at Laborie Restaurant

Restaurants


This family friendly restaurant which seats a total of 80 guests inside and a further 100 on the beautiful terrace which overlooks the immaculate vineyards of the wine farm, also caters for weddings, corporate functions and special occasions.


 
Hout Street Gallery

Art galleries


The Gallery specialises in South African paintings and fine art. It also presents two annual exhibitions which feature a range of South African Paintings, Ceramics and Sculptures and includes works from more than thirty established and emerging artists.


 
Kleine Parys Vineyards

Paarl Wine Estates


Kleine Parys vineyards the home of top quality wines produced from the Kleine Parys Estate by world renowned winemaker Kosie Moller.


 
KWV Wine Emporium

Paarl Wine Estates


The KWV Wine Emporium. " Not Just A Wine Experience". Happy tasters can enjoy a wide selection of KWV products available on purchase of our tasting passport


 
Laborie

Paarl Wine Estates


Situated in the heart of the Paarl Valley, 60 kilometres from Cape Town, this historic, original French Huguenot wine farm, offers visitors an unforgettable experience


 
Landskroon

Paarl Wine Estates


Landskroon is situated along the southwestern slopes of Paarl Mountain, a mere 40 minutes from Cape Town and right in the heart of the Cape Winelands.


 
Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm

Animal Sanctuaries


Over a thousand crocs are housed in these dames. Visitors have an opportunity to touch and hold a baby croc


 
Lindhorst Wines

Paarl Wine Estates


Lindhorst Wines in Paarl, South Africa is a small family-owned winery that was established by the Lindhorsts in the late 90's.


 
Nederburg

Paarl Wine Estates


Nederburg is renowned for an exciting range of award-winning blended and varietal wines made to suit a variety of palates and pockets.


 
Nelson Wine Estate

Paarl Wine Estates


The farm has a beautiful setting with lots of old world charm. It is located on two hills at the foot of the Paarl Mountain. The views of the surrounding mountains are splendid.


 
Noble Hill Wine Estate

Paarl Wine Estates


Noble Hill is a precision vineyard and winery tucked between Kanonkop & Paarl Mountain in South Africa. We are open every day for wine tasting from 10h00 to 17h00. cosecha restaurant, located on the estate, serves breakfast and lunch.


 
Nwanedi Wines

Paarl Wine Estates


Nwanedi Estate has become specialist at producing fine red wines and plans to become even more specialist in the future.


 
Paarl Bird Sanctuary

Animal Sanctuaries


The shoreline of many of the ponds hold a number of wading species including Three-banded Plover, Common Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper and Water Thick-knee.


 
Paarl Golf Club

Golf Courses


The Paarl Golf Club on the Boschenmeer Country Estate with its David Frost signature golf course, offers superb golfing.


 
Paarl Mall

Shopping malls


Paarl Mall, the shopping treasure of Paarl, has a comprehensive tenant mix offering fashion, food and convenience.


 
Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve

Nature reserves


The Picturesque landscape of fynbos vegetation is dominated by massive rounded granite rocks set among ancient wild olives, rock candlewoods and wagon trees.


 
Pearl Valley Golf Estates

Golf Courses


The masterplan was shaped by the vision of golf legend Jack Nicklaus and his unique touch is evident throughout the course.


 
Perdeberg wine estate

Paarl Wine Estates


Perdeberg winery lies at the foot of the magnificent Paardeberg or "Horse Mountain", which was named in honour of the now extinct mountain zebra or quagga that used to roam its slopes.


 
Plaisir de Merle

Franschhoek Wine Estates


A Cape Legends showpiece, this 974 hectare estate in Simondium, Paarl, has earned international acclaim for its white and red wines.


 
Rhebokskloof Wines

Paarl Wine Estates


Everyone loves Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, from families, wedding couples, guests, and businesspeople to tourists and wine lovers, one visit is never enough.


 
Ridgeback Wines

Paarl Wine Estates


Ridgeback Wines is situated in Northern Agter Paarl surrounded by the rugged magnificence of the Paarl Mountains. The farm extends over an area of 65 hectares.


 
Ruitersvlei Wines

Swartland Wine Estates


Long, warm summer days and cooling breezes drifting in from the Atlantic Ocean create the ideal conditions for flavourful, powerful red wines and elegent white wines bursting with flavour.


 
Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons

Franschhoek Wine Estates


At the foot of the spectacular Simonsberg mountain in the Franschhoek Valley lies the historic French Huguenot farm Fredericksburg, established in 1690 and now home to Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons.


 
Seidelberg Wine Estate

Paarl Wine Estates


Established in 1692 under the name "De Leuwen Jagt" - Dutch for "The Lion Hunt" - Seidelberg Wine Estate builds on over 300 years of tradition.


 
Simonsvlei

Paarl Wine Estates


Simonsvlei nestles in the picturesque Groot Drakenstein and Paarl Valley with the magnificent Simonsberg (Simon's mountain) as backdrop. The cellar also offers stunning views of Paarl Mountain.


 
Strooidak Church

Churches and mosques


Strooidak or 'Strawroof' church is on Main Road in Paarl. It is one of the older buildings in the town and is striking with its white washed walls, straw roof and appealing garden.


 
The Mason's Winery

Paarl Wine Estates


Mason's wines are produced from grapes harvested from small terraced vineyards on De Hoop farm, which lies on the upper slopes of Paarl Mountain.


 
Under Oaks

Paarl Wine Estates


Under Oaks is a hands-on family business situated in the beautiful Paarl valley (about 50km from Cape Town) in the heart of the Cape Winelands.


 
Val De Vie

Paarl Wine Estates


The home of Val de Vie Wines is located on the Val de Vie Estate a few kilometres outside Paarl, on the road to Franschhoek.


 
Vintage Cape Tours

Day Tour Operators


There are always activities in a wine cellar and these can be experienced first hand with the cellar master and their specialist guides.


 
Vrede en Lust

Franschhoek Wine Estates


Vrede en Lust is passionate about their wine.Their wine making philosophy is simple: Make wines of the highest quality. Honest wines that reflect their terroir with minimal intervention in the cellar.


 
Windmeul Cellar

Paarl Wine Estates


Windmeul Kelder, situated on the slopes of the Paarl Mountain, used to be one of Paarl's best kept secrets.


 
Wineland Ballooning

Ballooning


Looking for a romantic present to say those magic words or simply looking for a fun day in the air? Come and join us floating over the vineyards of Paarl.


 


 

   

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