We invite you to come and experience the new South Africa, to witness the challenges we conquered, using our strength and fundamental influence on life that combined care, love and compassion to continue building a better land for all. Come and recover your dexterity in the beautiful valley of Paarl – restore your soul!

The global broadcasting networks might have introduced you to Paarl in the 1990’s when Nelson Mandela was released from the Victor Verster Prison (now Drakenstein Prison) which lead to 27 April Freedom Day in South Africa.

Paarl’s fertile soil and Mediterranean climate gives an abundance of fruits from olives to vineyards. You might even own ceramics made by internationally acclaimed ceramicist, Clementina van der Walt. Another well-known painter, Dawid Botha, might have already inspired you to visit Paarl. Paarl has much more to offer you than just wine!

Canoeing in the cool crystal clear waters of the Berg River, hiking trails to explore the majestic mountains and scenery, trout fishing in the dams at Du Toitskloof, or drift our valley in a hot air balloon to ensure that you see it all.

Paarl is alive with rich history dating back to 1657 when Bailiff Abraham Gabemma named the valley Peerlbergh. The sun’s reflection on the wet granite boulders was the reason for this name.

Governor Simon van der Stel granted five farms to Huguenot families having fled religious persecution in their homeland of France in 1688. The original farm names were La Brie, Goede Hoop, La Concordia, Picardie and Nantes. The Dutch culture and language was quickly absorbed by the frontier people, continuing the family traditions, the art of winemaking. The Paarl Museum is a definite must to relive the hardy conditions they had to survive in.

You can also travel on the original wagon route to the north, as it is now the eleven kilometer long Main Street, where most of the historical farm buildings are businesses, restaurants, etc. The architectural heritage is well visible and preserved, i.e. Drakenstein Heemkring’s De Oude Woning, Toringkerk, Stroodak Church and Het Gesticht Church to name a few.

At the Afrikaans Language Museum you can find out about the making of a language. This is also where you will find the world’s only Afrikaans Language Monument.

From Paarl, you can visit Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Wellington and Breedekloof. Guesthouses and hotels are easily contactable to reserve your special space!