Paarl

Afrikaans name: Paarl

Paarl

Photo © Steven Herbert

Western Cape

Paarl is scenic town situated about 60 km from Cape Town. It is the third oldest town in South Africa.

Paarl is the largest town in the Cape Winelands and attracts many tourists for this and other reasons.

Up above the town, on the slopes of Paarl Mountain, is a monument to the Afrikaans language. It is called the "Afrikaanse Taalmonument" and is well worth a visit. Wonderful views of Paarl can be had on the drive to the monument.

The town also boasts some really old examples of Cape Dutch architecture, some dating back to the 17th century.

Have you visited Paarl. What is there to do in the area?

References and further reading

Where to Watch Birds in Southern Africa - Author: A. Berruti and J.C. Sinclair - Published: 1983 - Page: 75

Things ewe never knewe about South African place names - Author: Ann Gadd - Published: 2015 - Page: 165

Where to Watch Birds in Southern Africa - Author: A. Berruti and J.C. Sinclair - Published: 1983 - Page: 74

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 111

The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Published: 1987 - Page: 34

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 107

Places to Visit in Southern Africa - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1995 - Page: 239

Places to Visit in Southern Africa - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1995 - Page: 258

Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Published: 1986 - Page: 73

On Route - Explore South Africa region by region - 3rd edition - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 2014 - Page: 30

On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 1995 - Page: 20

go! - Issue 155 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 106

Hit the Road - 2nd Edition - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2018 - Page: 47

Getaway - Vol 28 No 09 - Author: - Published: 2016 - Page: 62

Getaway - Vol 35 No 02 - Author: - Published: 2023 - Page: 14

go! - Issue 109 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 128

Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 67

Country Life - Issue 251 - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 56

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Published: 2014 - Page: 87

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Published: 2014 - Page: 88

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Published: 2014 - Page: 89

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Published: 2014 - Page: 91

Book of the Road - 4th edition - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2019 - Page: 135

For more info: Discover Paarl

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