Paarl is a mere 45 minutes from Cape Town and within close proximity of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wellington, Swartland and other Cape Winelands destinations. With easy access of the N1, this historical wine route is the gateway to the Cape Winelands.

Paarl offers historical charm, culture, architectural heritage, wine and fruit farms, breath-taking scenery and many cycling and nature trails. The magnificent countryside, good wines and friendly people welcome you to a town where a feeling of tranquillity still transcends modern day living.

The Paarl Wine Route offers visitors a diverse wine and country living experience. From the large international wine companies to the small micro-producers who share the passion to produce quality wines with a sense of place to give pleasure to the lovers of wine.

The Paarl Wine Route offers you a unique and rare opportunity to live and experience life, as it really is in the wine lands. A true taste of Paarl is staying over on a working wine farm, enjoying fresh produce for the valley along with some of South Africa's finest wine. Make Paarl you base from where you can explore the rest of the Cape Winelands and after each day return to a tranquil setting

Paarl, your gateway to Cape Wine Culture.