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  Welcome to Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Explore the Paarl Valley from a different angle, either on horseback along the foothills of the mountains or through vineyards, or from a hot-air balloon in the early morning or on any of the wide variety of hiking trails and bike routes to choose from.
Paarl proudly bears the title of the third-oldest town in South Africa.
Standing tall on Paarl Mountain and celebrating the birth of Afrikaans is the Afrikaans Language Monument and just outside Paarl is Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela spent his last years of captivity and started his walk to freedom.
www.paarlonline.com   (424 words)

  
 Paarl Cape Winelands Welcome Paarl accommodation Paarl holiday Paarl B&B Paarl stay Paarl touris
The picturesque town of Paarl is cradled between Paarl Mountain with it´s magnificent 50 million year old granite boulders and towering Du Toitskloof Mountain range which signals the perfect time to enjoy sundowners by blushing.
Paarl is indeed a town to visit for all reasons; we look forward to welcoming you to our Valley in the Cape Winelands.
Standing tall on Paarl Mountain and celebrating the birth of Afrikaans is the Afrikaans Language Monument, the only one in the world to honor a language.
www.tourismpaarl.co.za   (423 words)

  
  Travelcreek - Travel Guide to Paarl
The town of Paarl is nestled in the Western Cape winelands and is about a 45 minute drive from the city of Cape Town.
An early Dutch explorer christened the valley as the "Pêrelvallei" or "Paarl Valley" because the glistening boulders of the Berg River towering over the valley reminded him of a diamond and pearl hill.
Paarl is a major wine producing region of the world, wine tasting in Paarl is an excellent way of discovering the intricacies of the excellent red and white wines and brandies produced in the region.
www.travelcreek.com /paarl.htm   (1191 words)

  
  Paarl South Africa | Travel to Paarl
Paarl means 'pearl' in Dutch and it is easy to see how this town earned its name.
Paarl is South Africa's third oldest town and boasts an array of cultural and historical attractions.
The "Afrikaanse Taalmonument" is a monument situated on the slopes of the Paarl Mountain, dedicated to the language, its origins and the culture associated with it.
www.oaktreelodge.co.za /paarlvalley.html   (726 words)

  
 Turtle Essays: Paarl
Paarl is a farming town about 50 kilometres from Cape Town along the N1 highway.
Below me the lower slopes of Paarl rock are covered in vineyards which are mostly bare at the moment with all their leaves having fallen off for winter.
Paarl is a well known for its wines and it is the home of KWV.
www.turtlesa.com /paarl.html   (881 words)

  
 Area / Paarl
Paarl boasts a unique attraction in the fact that the foundations for the Afrikaans language were laid here.
The Afrikaans Language Monument on the slopes of Paarl Mountain and the Afrikaans Language Museum are a living memorial to this achievement.
Paarl also houses some of the oldest and best schools in South Africa and is only 20 minutes away from the University of Stellenbosch.
www.pamgolding.co.za /areas/paarl/paarl.asp   (521 words)

  
 GRANDE ROCHE - South Africa's Hotel of the Year - Paarl near Cape Town
Paarl, The largest inland town in the Cape Province, lies 60 km to the North East of Cape Town, in a valley between the Paarl Mountain and the Drakensberg range.
Paarl is in the heart of South Africa’s winelands and boasts the headquarters of KWV (Co-operative Wine Growers’ Association) and the start of the Paarl Wine Route.
Enjoy a breathtaking view of Paarl from the summit of the Pass, then turn off in Worcester on the R60 towards Robertson and McGregor, one of the prettiest mid-nineteenth century villages in the Cape.
www.explore-africa.de /grande-roche/paarl.htm   (2139 words)

  
 Travel guide for Paarl - Hostels, things to do, nightlife, tips, etc
Paarl [1] is the third-oldest town in South Africa and located approximately 60km to the north-west of Cape Town.
The Pontac Manor is situated at the slopes of 'Paarl Rock'.
Paarl is located in the center of the Cape Winelands, within proximity of the major town of Stellenbosch.
paganel.eu /paarl/index.html   (330 words)

  
 Paarl Hotels: Cape Town Hotel Accommodation, South Africa
Paarl is a worthy accommodation option, as you’ll be able to appreciate the town’s rich and textured architectural heritage.
Paarl is also wine territory and is surrounded by several acclaimed wine estates that produce wine of a superb standard.
Paarl wine route is a great way to spend the day, and most estates have superb restaurants where you can break for lunch in between tastings.
www.capetowntravel.com /paarl/paarl_hotels.asp   (265 words)

  
 Paarl Property, Cape Winelands Real Estate
Paarl is renowned not only for its illustrious past and unrivalled scenic beauty, but also presents holiday makers, prospective businessmen and industrialists with exciting prospects.
Paarl is a mere 60 kilometers northeast Cape Town on the N1 to Johannesburg and less than an hour by car from the golden beaches of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.
Paarl's properties range from R 250 000 to R 500 000 for flats and from R 430 000 to R 5 000 000 for houses.
www.seeff.com /western-cape/paarl.html   (326 words)

  
 Cape Town South Africa Information - Surroundings & Winelands - Paarl
Paarl was the major supplier of wagons and played an important role in the Great Trek, which led to the discovery of the rest of the country.
Paarl boasts its own exquisite golf course, and a really special treat is the amazing world of butterflies, crocodiles and snakes which awaits you just outside this lovely town.
Paarl Vintners is an all-encompassing organisation that has established Paarl as one of the leading wine regions in the world.
www.cape.info /cape-town-surroundings-winelands/paarl/paarl.php   (1393 words)

  
 Paarl Media
The Paarl Media Group is one of the most extensive commercial printing operations in South Africa.
Paarl Media, as a major employment creator in Paarl, Montague Gardens (Cape Town) and now also in Sandton, Johannesburg, where its printing facilities are situated, has taken an active role in the development of these communities.
Paarl Media has committed R17 million over five years to ensure a skilled workforce for the future.
www.paarlmedia.co.za   (296 words)

  
 History of Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Paarl is the third oldest European Settlement in South Africa.
The people of Paarl are descendants of the Khoisan, African-, and Eastern slaves, Dutch, French Huguenots, Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, Italian Prisoners of War, and Xhosa migrant labourers.
After the slaves were emancipated in 1834, the freed slaves in Paarl received some property in the vicinity of Berg and the later School Streets.
www.paarlonline.com /history.html   (707 words)

  
 Pontac Manor Hotel | Paarl | South Africa | Paarl | Winelands
Paarl is a bustling town which lies cradled in the picturesque Berg River Valley, between the second largest granite outcrop in the world and the towering Du Toitskloof Mountains.
Even though Paarl has a country feel about it, it is a mere 40 minute drive to Cape Town and is within easy reach of all the other major attractions in the Western Cape.
Paarl is considered a treasure chest of South African architecture.
www.pontac.com /area/paarl.html   (644 words)

  
 Paarl - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Paarl, town in Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Paarl lies inland on the Groot-Berg River close to the Drakenstein Mountains.
The province is a major centre for commerce, industry, trade, and agriculture, and is an important source of South Africa’s wine production....
uk.encarta.msn.com /Paarl.html   (87 words)

  
 Paarl Vintners
Paarl Vintners invites you to discover the diversity of our beautiful wine valley.
From the large international wine companies to the small micro-producers the aim of Paarl Vintners is to produce quality wines with a sense of place to give pleasure to the lovers of good living.
Many of the Paarl Vintners also offer added attractions so why not enjoy lunch under old oak trees, sample a range of cheeses and olives, watch glass blowers in action or just sit back and let the natural beauty of our surroundings wash over you.
www.paarlwine.co.za   (165 words)

  
 Ambiance Suites, Paarl | Accommodation in Paarl
Nestled high against the slopes of Paarl Mountain, beneath huge granite outcrops, overlooking the famous Paarl Valley, boasting sweeping views of the vineyards of the Paarl Winelands, the towering mountain ranges to Franschhoek, the Grande Roche, lies the exclusive, modern, relaxation suites that will ensure your lavish and well-deserved stay.
For the Wine enthusiast Paarl is idyllically situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, boasting the world-renowned cellars of the Co-operatives Wine Growers Association - K.W.V, Laborie, and within short driving distance to the Wine Routes of the Western Cape, Franschhoek, Spier and Stellenbosch.
Paarl is situated within comfortable driving distance of Cape Town, the V&A Waterfront, the beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay, Big Bay Blaaubergstrand, Ceres, the West Coast, Strand and Gordon's Bay.
www.cape-venues.co.za /ambiance-suites   (468 words)

  
 Paarl near Cape Town in the Cape Winelands - South Africa
Paarl, 50 km north-east of Cape Town, is one of the three oldest European settlements in South Africa.
The Paarl Museum (formerly Oude Pastorie) that lies on the Main Street is the place to get information on the history of Paarl and the area.
Paarl, with its 75.000 inhabitants, is today the biggest town in the Cape Winelands.
www.suedafrika.net /westcape/cawi_02.htm   (390 words)

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