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Parys at a glance

Parys is a town situated on the banks of the Vaal River in the Free State province of South Africa. The name of the town is the Afrikaans translation of Paris. The name was given by a German surveyor named Schilbach who had participated in the Siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War and the location next to the Vaal reminded him of Paris on the River Seine. The area of Parys also includes the two townships Tumahole and Schonkenville.


Great attractions in the area include Vredefort crater, Parys Hang Brug and Parys Museum.

Shopping malls: Heritage CNR, Malan Building-Gebou and De Heus Veevoere Parys.

Popular Restaurants: O's Restaurant, De Vette Mossel Parys and Oak Creek Spur Steak Ranch.

Schools: Laerskool Parys, Parys Christelike Skool and Phehellang Secondary School.

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