"Colmar - The Wine Capital of Alsace" Colmar by annk


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Colmar is the best preserved town in Alsace despite it's troubled past with previous wars starting as far back as the 12th century up to the 2nd WW. The appeal of the town lies in it's Alsatian character, with colorful, half-timbered houses, ornamentation and abundant flowers. It is also the wine capital of Alsace and an important cultural and tourist center.

Colmar was our base for exploring the Alsace region. Spent 4 nights there and also visited Strasbourg and 3 smaller towns on the wine route.

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  • Pros:charming, picturesque, good base for exploring the wine towns
  • Last visit to Colmar: Aug 2001
  • Intro Written Sep 9, 2002
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    balhannah Aug 9, 2008 at 10:48 PM Report Abuse

    This looks like a beautiful town. Love the buildings, so pretty. Have to put it on my must see list. Hope to be over that way next year.

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    aussirose Jul 12, 2008 at 4:19 PM Report Abuse

    How quaint Ann. I love the colourful buildings here...and Petite Venise looks simply gorgeous!! Enjoyed the read :o) Hugs xx

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    magor65 Jun 8, 2006 at 11:08 AM Report Abuse

    I'm thinking of visiting this part of France. It looks so picturesque. Interesting tips.

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    ZanieOR Jan 21, 2005 at 3:24 PM Report Abuse

    My ancestors are from France and someday I'll travel there. Colmar and the Alsace region looks lovely. Did you rent a car?

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    rexvaughan Jan 14, 2005 at 1:39 PM Report Abuse

    Thanks for visiting my Colmar page, Ann. I very much enjoyed yours. It is such a lovely and enjoyable area. I want to go back - but I will avoid your hotel with the worn mattress! :-)

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    Paolo-Italy Oct 26, 2003 at 2:36 PM Report Abuse

    My sister-in-law is from Alsace, and she told me a lot about these places! I love them! (I'll keep in my mind Hotel Le Marechal, thank you!)

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    freya_heaven Oct 12, 2003 at 8:50 AM Report Abuse

    Nice pages,brings back lovely memories...........Colmar is such a pretty place

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    matcrazy1 Aug 11, 2003 at 10:15 AM Report Abuse

    YES! it's a very charming and lovely town! Your page as well :-) I was lucky to stop there driving from Strasbourg to... Morocco at... night and I felt safe (thanks for warning on Strasbourg)!

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    Jeannette1 May 26, 2003 at 7:23 AM Report Abuse

    Wonderful page. Colmar is such a charming small city and much nicer than Strasbourg. It's a photographer's paradise, isn't it?

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    RitchiS1 Apr 25, 2003 at 9:50 PM Report Abuse

    same places i visited too , great pics ,. nice place to sleep !!!

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