We visited for a few hours in the afternoon and it was very quaint. Thanks! Vous êtes définitivement séduit par l’Alsace et ses atouts ? Élu meilleur parc de loisirs au monde pour la 5ème année consécutive par le magazine américain de référence « Amusement Today », ce parc se situe à Rust, à 50 minutes à peine de Strasbourg et Colmar. Colmar est une ville alsacienne à seulement 2h50 en TGV de Paris, à 30 minutes en train de Strasbourg et proche des frontières allemande et suisse. It was a bit of a splurge, but I certainly enjoyed it. Visited both Colmar and Strasbourg in Dec. and I liked both of them equally well, but for different reasons. Google Petite France for images and you will be charmed! Again and again I overlook other regions in France in favor of spending all my time in Paris, a city I find difficult to resist. Strasbourg also has easy transit connections to Paris and all over Europe. If you had more time, staying in Colmar and taking a day trip to Strasbourg would be ideal. Car vivre en Alsace, c’est un peu comme vivre dans un microcosme où chacun trouve de quoi se distraire. Hi, Both Strasbourg and Colmar are interesting places to be in, have stayed in both. En recherche de calme et de détente ? Côté gastronomie aussi on ne s’ennuie pas quand on vit en Alsace. I found Colmar to be more colorful and more densely packed than Strasbourg. Au cœur de l’Europe, à proximité immédiate de la Suisse et de l’Allemagne, la région dispose d’un bassin d’emploi important et d’une histoire riche. So I guess my real question is, are there compelling reasons for choosing Colmar over Strasbourg, that would trump the convemience? We do. Just like in Strasbourg, flowers spill out of every opening possible. “Then take the next one!” She even showed me how to buy a ticket. Train tickets between Strasbourg and Colmar cost 12.50 EUR ($14) each way and trains run frequently throughout the day. Facilité d’accès aux entreprises de la région, proximité aux loisirs, nature avoisinante, commerces de proximité qui favorisent les échanges, vie associative riche… De quoi se laisser tenter. Quels coins méritent que l’on y pose ses valises ? I stayed at Hotel Rapp in Colmar, and would definitely recommend it. I wouldn’t have gone if not for them!). I really enjoyed visiting the Unterlinden, and can see why it's often called one of the best small Museums in Europe. Soon I was whirring across the city on the tram, and in no time I had crossed the city for so much less than what my usual taxi would have cost. Colmar isn't small enough to really be called a small town in my opinion, but it is pretty easy to walk around in. This flatbread is covered with bacon, onions, and lots of cheese, paired with a local Pinot Blanc. Strasbourg made me so happy. Alsace, France’s smallest region, is perched on the edge of Germany and Switzerland on the Rhine River. Redecorating a Prague Apartment: These are the BEFORE photos! Et côté logement, quoi de plus intéressant que de vivre en France quand on travaille en Suisse ? “Why don’t you take the tram?” the woman asked. And Colmar isn't a quaint village, it's a small city (or very large town) that, like Strasbourg, has a historic center. This small town is just 40 minutes away from Strasbourg by train and could be worlds away. Passons alors à l’aspect professionnel. I'd suggest two things - one, given your inclination to walk you might get to a smaller village like Riquewihr (oh, Nigel spell it right) and walk to another nearby. After Alsace we will head to Munich by train, and then to Italy. The real secret here is that Colmar and Strasbourg are quite similar. Ça tombe bien, la région possède plusieurs bassins d’emplois. Strasbourg is a bit difficult to get your head around in a very short trip. We like to be in the center of things, and prefer places with charm and a warm welcome, price to 140 euros for a double room. Où vivre en Alsace ? One last thing — if your goal is to visit as many countries as possible, Alsace is a great place to spend at least some of your trip. The restaurant in the hotel is a bit "upscale", but the food was wonderful! In Alsace, freshly baked baguettes are sold alongside giant pretzels. I love that word — it means hat store! I've stayed in Strasbourg a few times and really enjoyed it (although Colmar is great too). En parallèle, la région se positionne comme un véritable laboratoire à ciel ouvert grâce à ses 4 pôles de compétitivité : Ces 4 pôles de compétitivité sont des leviers économiques considérables et offrent de nombreux emplois. Send p.m. if you'd like food recs. And everyone was so nice! Strasbourg has lots of fachwerk buildings too, but also more of the magnificent, turn of the century type stone buildings. Truth? The other is a strong suggestion not to shortchange Basel. I had to have the most famous Alsatian dish — a tarte flambée! He swims in the Limmat when we fly into Zurich, and he would love a chance to swim in the Rhine. Sorry no recommendations on places to stay. Je vous conseille la route des vins (qu’il est possible de faire à vélo pour s’arrêter plus facilement dans les différentes caves qui la jalonnent), les balades gourmandes organisées par les petites communes ou encore les marchés de Noël.