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Visit Paarl, South Africa
Paarl is the spiritual home of the Afrikaans language. It is of course home to beautiful vineyards, as well as a quaint historic town center.
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Paarl, South Africa
Paarl nestles in a valley between dramatic mountains, and enjoys a unique place in South African history, as it is the spiritual home of the Afrikaans language.
A monument to the language crowns one of the summits above Paarl, and provides superb views over the Winelands and towards Table Mountain.
Historic town center
The historic heart of the town boasts pretty buildings and the residential streets become roads which wend their way up the mountain slopes through beautiful vineyards.
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Start planning your tailor-made trip to Paarl by calling one of our South Africa specialists at 617-223-4340
Map of Paarl
Places & hotels on the map
Places near Paarl
- The Winelands 12 kilometers away
- Franschhoek 25 kilometers away
- Stellenbosch 25 kilometers away
- Cape Town 54 kilometers away
- Constantia 60 kilometers away
- The Cape Peninsula 78 kilometers away
- Hermanus 81 kilometers away
- The Whale Coast 82 kilometers away
- De Kelders 99 kilometers away
- Montagu 108 kilometers away
- The Overberg 111 kilometers away
- Langebaan 113 kilometers away
- The Cederberg Mountains 138 kilometers away
- Swellendam 141 kilometers away
- Paternoster 144 kilometers away
- Sanbona Game Reserve 148 kilometers away
- De Hoop Nature Reserve 166 kilometers away
- Calitzdorp 254 kilometers away
- Oudtshoorn & Surrounds 301 kilometers away
- The Cango Caves & Swartberg Pass 305 kilometers away
- Wilderness 336 kilometers away
- The Klein Karoo 366 kilometers away
- Knysna 380 kilometers away
- Plettenberg Bay 408 kilometers away
- Tsitsikamma Forest 442 kilometers away
- Namaqualand 469 kilometers away
Photos of Paarl
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View from Paarl Rock
Accommodation choices for Paarl
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Paarl. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren is one of the best preserved farms of the Cape Dutch tradition. The manor house dates from 1777 and some of the structures date back to the founding of the farm in 1692.
Grande Roche Hotel
The Grande Roche is without doubt the best hotel in Paarl, and possibly in the whole Winelands. Discretion, attentive service, and luxurious accommodation are assured, and the location is ideal.