A boat trip in the little Venice of Colmar. (...), Author : Ashley Lokey from the Life with the Lokeys blog, Author : Victoria - bridgesandballoons.com, Author : John from the Carpe Diem Eire blog, Colmar is a complete fairytale and it’s said it provided inspiration for Beauty and the Beast. I fully expect you to end up in Le Petite Venise, but I implore you to look a little deeper. Click on the link to read my article or check the prices on Booking.com. 25. A breath of fresh air! Actually no, the creator of the famous statue is the sculptor from Colmar, Auguste Bartholdi. They were in a powerful corporation. If you want to bring back some Munster Cheese, you’ll have to buy it here (they will be vacuum-packed, no panic!). Dazzling colors, canals, the wonder of half-timbered buildings that look like a perfect illustration—these are the things of Colmar, France. 17.

Your email address will not be published. Who would doubt that. 12. The Maison alsacienne de biscuiterie is a good address to buy Bredele (small Alsatian biscuits traditionally baked for Christmas… but it’s good year-round!). Colmar is a photographer's dream, with its labyrinth of cobbled lanes, flower-lined canals, and timber-framed houses painted in a rainbow of pastel hues.

Go out at the Café Rapp, at the latino bar El Barrio (it’s the perfect place if you like to dance!) Laurene is the founder of the My weekend in Alsace.

Especially as, as you might notice, Alsatian gastronomy is excellent, but a little bit on the heavy side!). Beneath the pretty exterior lies a town of much history and culture, with an impressive culinary scene and viticulture. A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. Walking the streets of Colmar is like watching those childhood fairy stories come to life. Here are the main ones, organized according to your interests: 3. Colmar International classical Music Festival. Here are the adresses of my favorite patisseries in Colmar. It's the quintessential Alsatian town, brimming with traditional restaurants and surrounded by vineyards and medieval castles. The covered market of Colmar is the perfect place to find many good things from the region! There’s a wooden turret just perfect for Rapunzel to let her hair down from, tiny cottages that would make the perfect home for seven dwarfs and a candy-coloured bakery Hansel and Gretel would love to get their teeth into.

What about eating a good Alsatian meal in a Winstub, a typical Alsatian brasserie?

Discover the Statue of Liberty. For this section, I’m entrusting you with some adresses that I know and others that I have gathered from friends from Colmar, who are always full of useful tips. 11. As for me, I can’t get enough of it, even if I have lived there and that I have explored it countless times with friends visiting it for the first time. You can find the map of this itinerary to visit Colmar at the bottom of this article.

), the Maison de la boîte à mouches (the smallest house in Colmar), a wonderful old farm, the covered market, the Pôle Media Culture Edmond Gerrer… This is the itinerary that I always do with friends wishing to visit Colmar! This is a basic outline, but of course, don’t hesitate to stray from the path: walk along the small streets and get lost (the town centre of Colmar is small… you shouldn’t be lost for too long!). Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. You’ll find the renowned Nut’Alsace at the shop of the chocolate maker, Jacques Bockel. Don’t hesitate to wander around peacefully in the Little Venice, as well as in the Tanner’s district, nearby (around Schwendi square), and in the whole historical district more generally.

The Hotel Le Colombier is a beautiful place. It’s not very glamourous… I’d recommend you to either admire it from your car when entering Colmar, or to park on the small car park near the roundabout, to be able to stop in front for a few minutes.

There are three shops in Colmar.

Then, head-off to the wine merchant La Sommelière. It's the quintessential Alsatian town, brimming with traditional restaurants and surrounded by vineyards and medieval castles. A visit to Colmar is a must-stop while spending a weekend in Alsace. Would you like some wine to go with these good things?

Colmar is a little paradise for gourmets. Wandering the streets of Colmar is like stepping into a fairytale.

This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. It’s pleasant, interesting and will allow you to discover Colmar from another angle (you’ll find more details by clicking on the link).

However, let me warn you: the statue is not really show on its best light, as it has been installed in the middle of a roundabout… in a shopping centre! Yes, it is very touristy, but yes, it’s worth it! more.

Go to the Colmar Wine Fair, which is happening every year in summer. Colmar is a photographer's dream, with its labyrinth of cobbled lanes, flower-lined canals, and timber-framed houses painted in a rainbow of pastel hues. 29. This email address is being protected from spambots. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

(...), Built between 1235 and 1365 the Saint Martin’s collegiate church is an important example of Gothic architecture in Alsace. These will allow you to visit Colmar by going a bit off the beaten path and to really live Colmar like a true inhabitant of the town!

Even if there are a few nice spots to go out, it’s not its strong suit!