FRANCE

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unsolicited advicebe sure to greet people with a friendly "Bonjour" and say "Merci" oftensmaller towns take an afternoon break and most placed will be closed from 12-2PMdinner reservations are a mustmost the places to see, you will naturally stumble upon

colmar

Colmar, a picturesque Alsatian town, is famed for its medieval and Renaissance architecture, colorful houses, and canals. Founded in the 9th century, it blends French and German influences. The town inspired Disney's Beauty and the Beast and is the birthplace of Statue of Liberty sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi

EAT

100% Le BaR a JuS
Alsako/ Murphy's
Au Croissant Dore
Cafe de la Lauch
Dussourd
☆Jadis et Gourmande
☆JY's (3 Michelin stars)
L'atelier de Yann
La Fleur de Sel
La Stub
Le Comptoir de Georges
Lorber
Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie
Mannala Pils Bar
Meistermann
Patisserie Salon de The J-C Clergue
Restaurant La Soi
Restaurant Romantica

FOODS TO TRY

Bretzle
Flammekueche
Berawecka

DRINK

Domaine Martin JUND
Domaine Robert Karcher et Fils
Domaine Viticole de la Ville (touristy)
Schlumberger
- ☆Escape Room in Vineyard

SEE*

Ancienne Douane
Collegiale Saint-Martin de Colmar
La Petite Venise
Maison Pfister
Marche Couvert Colmar (market hall)
Rue des Tanneurs
Statue de la Liberte
Saint-Leon Square
The Fishmonger District
The Three Castles of Eguisheim
Chateau du Hohlandsbourg

*some of these are in the surrounding area, check out below for a few more detailed surrounding area guides

SHOP

Atelier Cinq
Au Vieux Pignon
Boutique Marine-Laure
Chaussures Milano
L'entre-Pot
Mellow Mood
Mellow Mood Home
Vitrines colmar
Yves Delorme (buy in USA due to sizing, but check it out)

SLEEP

For a more authentic experience, consider staying in a traditional Alsatian guesthouse or a family-run inn. Many are located in historic buildings and offer a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

Parked at Parking de la Montagne Verte, air bnb should tell you where to park

village d'eguisheim

a perfect stop along the way or afternoon while staying in colmar. its a unique town that is shaped and navigated circularly. can get there by renting a bike* for the day, or a few hours.

Eat: Restaurant A. Edel (open during lunch break), Dagsbaurg, Le secret des bredele depuis

Drink: Domaine Emile Beyer, Paul Schneider, Wolfberger

See: Walk the circular path, Saint Leon Square, fibule (jewels)

*Bike Guide: we rented our bikes in Colmar at Colmar Cycling- Velodocteurs. be sure to reserve your bikes ahead of time.

be careful where you lock up your bike. we parked it in a location that gets locked up during the lunch hour and had to wait longer to get them. at least they were safe!