The Picturesque City Colmar in Alsace, France.
Colmar is the capital of wine and art in Haut-Rhine, the southern part of the Alsace region of France, with about 86,000 residents.
Picturesque half-timbered buildings and multiple canals make the city quaint, beautiful, and well-known for its well-preserved old town.
Colmar was founded in the 800s and was taken by a Swedish army for two years in 1632.
Following this, the city belonged to Germany but became French in 1697.
The German influence can undoubtedly be seen in the architecture of the old town today.
Attractions
The Statue of Liberty in Colmar
A quaint French town seems like an unlikely home for the Statue of Liberty, yet here, at the northern entrance to Colmar, is a copy of the famous American landmark, the Statue of Liberty.
This is because the creator of the Statue of Liberty, sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, was born in Colmar.
A museum is dedicated to Bartholdi in his childhood home in the city’s centre.
Link: Bartholdi Museum website
Maison Pfister
Among the many stunning examples of historic architecture is Maison Pfister.
This beautiful house is a German Renaissance style and dates from 1537. It was owned by the wealthy hatter Ludwig Scherer.
Little Venice
Little Venice in Colmar is a charming neighborhood with picturesque canals, bridges, and buildings displaying half-timbered architecture and pastel colors, creating a fairytale-like ambiance.
Wine and Shopping in Colmar
The Alsace region in which Colmar is located is known for its excellent white wine, and there are several wine shops where you can taste and buy good wine in Colmar.
The best quality wines, grown in the best areas in Alsace, have the name “Grand Crue.”
It is twice as expensive but not always twice as good, so be sure to taste a sample before buying.
The Monoprix department store is in the centre of town, and you’ll find a great assortment of food, wine, clothing and cosmetics.
Apartments and Hotels
If you want to stay in an apartment, one of the best apartment hotels is Les Appartements de Home Petite Venise, located among beautiful half-timbered houses.
Fresh and modern apartments with one or two rooms for up to 5 people.
A fantastic hotel is the Hotel Restaurant Le Maréchal.
Central in the picturesque quarter “Little Venice”.
Impressive rooms decorated in luxurious style and a lovely restaurant
Good service and reviews from its guests
Colmar Christmas Markets Fairytale Festivity!
From late November to the end of December, Colmar’s Christmas Markets and decorations create a fairytale setting for the holiday season.
More things to do in Colmar
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