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Storybook architecture, local wine, and a direct train from Paris make this lesser-known Alsatian city the perfect weekend getaway. La Petite Venise is the name given to Colmar's medieval old town. It ...

Alsace—now formally known as Grand Est—is part of northeastern France, though it owes much of its cultural heritage to Germany. The neighboring countries have volleyed the region back and forth ...

Boasting pastel-hued dwellings with sharply angled rooftops, stone-paved lanes, and breathtaking waterways adorned with flowers, the French settlement of Colmar resembles a fantasy brought to reality.

Experience the magic of Christmas in Colmar, Alsace, France. The Old Town transforms into a fairy tale scene, illuminated and decorated with enchanting Christmas lights. The historic setting, adorned ...

13:25, Mon, Mar 24, 2025 Updated: 13:25, Mon, Mar 24, 2025 A small but beautiful city in Europe looks like it’s pulled from the “pages of a fairytale”. Located in the Alsace region of northeast France ...

Towns in France and Belgium have been giving out free chickens for years to combat food waste – could the idea catch on elsewhere? Around Easter in 2015, the French town of Colmar started handing out ...

Upon visiting Colmar in northeastern France, one may feel as though they've stepped into the set of a Disney blockbuster – specifically, the animated classic 'Beauty and the Beast.' This enchanting ...

COLMAR, France — A commemoration ceremony was held to honor the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Colmar at Colmar, France, Feb. 1-2, 2025. The ceremony highlighted the bravery and heroism by Allies ...

Nestled in the Alsace region of northeastern France, Colmar transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. With its medieval architecture, colorful half-timbered houses, and charming ...

Tourists looking for a destination that feels like Venice but offers the cosy atmosphere typical of mountain villages should look no further than Colmar. Nestled in the Alsace region, along the border ...