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Paarl [1] is the third-oldest town in South Africa and located approximately 60km to the north-west of Cape Town. It is famous for having one of the world's largest rock outcrops.

Contents 1 Get in 2 Get around 3 See 4 Do 5 Buy 6 Eat 7 Drink 8 Sleep 9 Get out

Get in

Paarl is about 60km away from Cape Town. The easiest way to get there from Cape Town (unless you have a helicopter) is by car on the N1 road, however one can also get there by train or bus.

Get around

See

• Taalmonument. Afrikaans was founded as a language in Paarl and so the Afrikaaners built a monument. There is also a language museum in town.
• One of the wine farms in the region.
• The 12km long Paarl Main Road, the longest main road in South Africa. It boasts a mix of Cape Dutch, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco architecture.
• Strooidak Church on the Main Road, one of the oldest and historic churches in South Africa.
• The Paarl. One of the worlds largest granite outcrops.

Do

Buy

• A wine of the KWV (Corporate winery of the local farmers and biggest wine exporting company of South Africa)
• Cheese and Wine from Fairview [2]. Phone: +27 21 863 2450

Eat

A number of fine restaurants are situated along the Main Road.

Drink

Sleep

• The Pontac Manor +27 21 872 0445 [3] is situated at the slopes of 'Paarl Rock'. The Victorian style hotel dates back from 1723 and has been beautifully restored. TV, air conditioning are available.

Get out

Paarl is located in the center of the Cape Winelands, within proximity of the major town of Stellenbosch. It is also near Cape Town. You can reach all main attractions within 30 to 45 minutes (except the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point).

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