Paarl is 45 minutes drive from Cape Town was one of the Cape Colony’s first farming districts and still has many original buildings. Zeederberg Square is surrounded by picturesque Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victoria Houses. The Paarl Museum houses Cape antiques, artifacts, documents and photographs. In Patriot Street is the Afrikaans Language Museum.
The Paarl Vintners route has become known for its holistic approach to the fruit of the vine. Many estates are open for wine tasting and sales.
There are many natural attractions in Paarl and the surrounding area: Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve; the Afrikaans Language Monument; Arboretum; Butterfly World; Drakenstein Lion Park; Die Vonds Snake Centre; Wiesenhof Wild Park; Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm; Animalzone and; Paarl Bird Sanctuary.
Cultural attractions include art galleries; museums and the Bhabhathane weavers at Ikhwezi Centre. The Paarl Flea Market takes place every Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00 at Jan Phillips Square, and the Animalzone arts & craft Market taking place every second Saturday of the month.
For Paarl Tourist information call 021 872 3829.
Cape Town winelands Accommodation South Africa
Cape Town guesthouse accommodation in Paarl offers superb
bed and breakfast at Oak Tree Lodge, a renowned Paarl Luxury guesthouse
in the Cape Winelands.
