Paarl / 7 photo spots
7 Instagram spots around Paarl
Paarl sits beneath granite slopes in the Cape Winelands. Its historic buildings, mountain garden and nearby farms make varied photo stops.
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Afrikaans Language Monument
The monument on Paarl Mountain has curved columns rising above the visitor grounds. Frame the shapes against the sky from the public area. Admission is charged. Commercial, wedding and family photo sessions must be booked in advance.
Search Google MapsAfrikaans Language Museum
The Language Museum occupies a historic Georgian house in central Paarl. From the public sidewalk on Pastorie Avenue, frame the building and its roofline.
Search Google MapsPaarl Museum
Paarl Museum occupies a former parsonage on Main Street. From the public sidewalk, frame the old façade and entrance.
Search Google MapsMeulwater Wild Flower Garden
In Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve, Meulwater’s garden has indigenous plants among granite slopes. Stay on the garden paths and frame a plant against the rocks. Check entry conditions and ask the reserve whether your photography needs a booking.
Search Google MapsSpice Route Destination
This visitor farm on the slopes of Paarl Mountain has lawns and views across the Winelands. From the visitor area, include a tree and the distant hills in your frame. Tasting experiences cost extra.
Search Google MapsFairview Goat Tower
The Goat Tower stands beside Fairview’s Goatshed restaurant outside Paarl. Photograph the tower from the visitor area and keep a respectful distance from the animals.
Search Google MapsBabylonstoren garden
Babylonstoren’s cultivated garden is a drive from Paarl near Simondium. Photograph the planted beds from a visitor path. Garden entry is paid. Wedding photography is reserved for couples holding their wedding at the estate, and location shoots must be arranged.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument, visitor information and photo sessions
- Afrikaanse Taalmuseum, museum building
- Afrikaanse Taalmuseum, museum location
- Paarl Museum, history and location
- Drakenstein Municipality, Paarl Museum building maintenance
- Drakenstein Municipality, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve
- Drakenstein Municipality, nature reserve regulations
- Spice Route Destination, visitor map
- Fairview, Goat Tower
- Babylonstoren, garden visitor information
- Babylonstoren, location productions
- Babylonstoren, wedding photography information