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Published on: 02 Sep 09

Exploring the sleepy giant called Paarl

In September, sometimes sleepy Paarl comes to life with the Boland town hosting the Nederburg Auction and the Cultivaria festival. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl takes a walk down Main Road and stays in a Duke’s retreat.
 
Published on: 23 Jul 09

The Breedekloof-district

An hour’s drive from Cape Town, the Breedekloof-district it offers scenic vistas, with stretches of vineyards blanketing the mountains.
 
Published on: 06 Jul 09

South Africa's culinary capital, Franschhoek

For those inclined to indulge their senses, Franschhoek warrants visiting again and again. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
 
Published on: 02 Jul 09

Out and about in Voor Paardeberg

In Voor Paardeberg, vistas of total tranquility awaits you.
 
Published on: 22 Jun 09

Franschhoek must-do's and more

On a repeat visit to Franschhoek we found ample reasons to return again.
 
Published on: 28 May 09

Out and about in Robertson

A district in the Breede River Valley region, Robertson is 160km and two hours’ drive inland from Cape Town. With plantings covering 13 802 ha, it’s renowned for its fertile, lime-rich soils along the Breede River, producing notable Chardonnay among other wines.
 
Published on: 01 May 09

Out and about in Simonsberg-Paarl

A relatively new ward in the Paarl district, Simonsberg-Paarl is to be found on the north-eastern foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains between Paarl and Stellenbosch, and is home to an array of wellknown wine farms.
 
Published on: 14 Apr 09

Out and about in Jonkershoek Valley

A ward in the Stellenbosch district, Jonkershoek Valley boasts a small number of producers – but some pretty big names.
 
Published on: 17 Mar 09

Out and about in Wellington

A ward in the Paarl district, Wellington is home to most of South Africa's vine-cutting nurseries. The area was known as Val Du Charron or Wagenmakersvallei (Valley of the Wagonmaker) until the town was established in 1840.
 
Published on: 01 Feb 09

Out and about in Franschhoek

Franschhoek lies in the district of Paarl and is exceptionally scenic, being almost completely enclosed by mountains: the Groot Drakenstein and Franschhoek ranges meet at the top of the valley, while the Klein Drakenstein and Simonsberg ranges line the way as you approach from Paarl.
 
 

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