Paarl

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Paarl 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.

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	paarl Travel Guide : 1 Get in 2 Get around 3 See 4 Do 5 Buy 6 Eat & Drink 7 Sleep 8 Get out 9 External links

Get in

Paarl is about 60km away from Cape Town. The best way to get there 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 boost 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 (http://www.kwv-international.com) (Corporate winery of the local farmers and biggest wine exporting company of South Africa)

Eat & Drink

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

Sleep

The Pontac Manor (http://www.safarinow.com/go/PontacManorHotelRestaurant/?a=10986) is situated at the slopes of 'Paarl Rock'. The Victorian style hotel dates back from 1723 and has been beautifully restored. TV, air condition... are available. Rates are from R630/pps.

Get out

Paarl is located in the centre 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).

External links

Paarl Information (http://paarlonline.com)

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