Parys is a resort town in northern region of the Free State province of South Africa.
Parys is situated along the banks of the famous Vaal River and in close proximity of one of the longest National roads, the N1 with its toll gate, Vaal Toll Plaza. It is a gate way to both Gauteng and the North West provinces.
The town was established in 1876 by the Van Coller brothers on Klipspruit Farm and was named by its surveyor, Schilbach, who was reminded of the French town of Paris, which was similarly situated along the banks of the river Seine.
The traditional economic sector has predominantly been agricultural in nature with the following produce on offer; corn, tobacco, sorghum and livestock such as cattle and sheep.
The tourism sector has gained increasing potential for the town and surrounding areas.
