The Paarl Strooidak church
Thatch roofed church in Paarl
The Paarl Strooidak Church belongs to the third oldest congregation in South Africa and is the oldest Cape Dutch church in the country still in use today. The original congregation were Huguenots and it began in 1691. The church bell tower was designed by Louis-Michel Thibault and was constructed in 1811. The well-preserved bell itself is considered to be of significant importance. It was purchased in 1720 for £14 14s.9d.
A quirky fact is that this church has its own wine label. An excellent Cabernet Sauvignon is made from the surrounding vineyard. It is sold in the Church Hall to raise funds for the church.
