Afrikaans as 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 is situated in Paarl.
It ranges from the earliest Cape Dutch through to the elegant English styles, from the ornamental Victorian, to Art Deco giving the Main Street its unique character.
One of the largest cellars. Offers quality wines at value prices and is situated close to Paarl. Open to the public. Underground tasting venue also offers light meals to visitors.
Originally granted to Hercule des Pres, the Frater family has been making wine here for the past 115 years.The white wines age well and are particularly popular with European visitors. Various awards
Come on a guided horseride in the foothills of the Hawekwa Mountains and experience the fynbos, orchards and vineyards of the magnificent Wellington countryside.
Paarl has a rich history of more than 300 years. It is a town full of historical sites and is the heart of Afrikaans, whith the Afrikaans Language Monument and Museum.
The Estate comprises 142 ha of diverse fertile soils situated on multi-directional slopes, making it ideal for the production of a wide range of award-winning wines of exceptional quality. Many national and international awards.
The historical village of Paarl offers you historical sites, cultural museums, wine routes, buildings, special attractions and places of interest, accommodation and much more.
The Picturesque landscape of fynbos vegetation is dominated by massive rounded granite rocks set among ancient wild olives, rock candlewoods and wagon trees.
Paarl, which accomodates the headquarters of the South Africa Wine Industry, the KWV, has adequate co-operative cellars and wine estates in its immediate vicinity to justify its own wine route.
Truly the undiscovered jewel of the Cape, steeped in history and tradition, tucked away in the foothills of the Hawekwas Mountain Range, close to Paarl. Various attractions and historical sites.
