Colmar
To start the visit
A visit to Colmar is an essential part of any weekend weekend in Alsace. Its reputation is well-deserved! In this blog post, I give you all my ideas of things to see and do in the capital of the Alsace Wine Route, as well as my good addresses. Why go to Colmar? Colmar is a […]
Boating in Colmar in Alsace, that seems a bit far-fetched, doesn’t it? In fact, you can take a boat ride in Colmar on the Lauch, the name of the river that crosses the city: a good way to visit Colmar differently, along the water! A tourist activity but I recommend it. Stroll with Sweet Narcisse […]
The Christmas market in Colmar is my favorite Christmas market in Alsace. In fact, it has already won the title of Europe’s best Christmas market! I was dazzled by the beauty of the city in its Christmas clothes the first time I went there, and continue to be amazed every year. In this blog post, […]
accommodation in colmar
Are you looking for a nice hotel in Colmar, the capital of the Alsace Wine Route? It’s hard to pinpoint the best hotels in Colmar, but to help you out, here’s a list of my favorite hotels in Colmar. Each one has charm, personality, a good breakfast and sometimes even little extras like a restaurant, […]
Are you looking for a nice bed and breakfast in Alsace? It is sometimes difficult to find the best deals in terms of accommodation as there are so many different guest houses. To help you, here is the list of my favorite B&Bs in Alsace. Guest houses on the Alsace Wine Route Maison d’Emilie – […]
Do you know the campsite in Colmar? I find that we don’t necessarily think about campsites when we plan to visit a town, even though they often offer great value for money! Here’s my review of camping de l’Ill in Colmar. A campsite by the water near Colmar Like the Strasbourg campsite discovered some time […]
Are you looking for a gîte rental in Alsace? Not always easy to find your way among the plethora of holiday rentals, I know… So here are my top gîtes in Alsace! They’re all charming gîtes that I tried out for a night and really enjoyed. Gîtes on the Alsace Wine Route Apartments 1834 & […]
museums in Colmar
The visit of the Unterlinden Museum is a must during a visit to Colmar. It is a magnificent museum both in its architecture and in the richness of its collections. I did not expect it for a small city like Colmar and was really seduced! A museum with remarkable architecture History of the creation of […]
Visiting the Colmar Toy Museum with my family, this is something I wanted to do for some time. It’s one of the must-do family activities in Alsace. The museum is located in the center of Colmar, in a typical street of the city. What can you see at the Musée du Jouet in Colmar? The […]
Choco Story is the chocolate museum of Colmar. We took advantage of the Christmas market in Colmar with our family to visit one of the most gourmet museums in the city. Its name leaves no room for doubt: it’s dedicated to… chocolate! What is Choco Story in Colmar? Choco Story is a “chain” of museums […]
Colmar for gourmet
Are you looking for a good restaurant in Colmar? Here’s my selection of good addresses! I don’t know if these are the best restaurants in Colmar, but they’re certainly the addresses I’d recommend to friends who ask my advice. I privileged the French and Alsatian restaurants because they are the ones that we generally want […]
Looking for a good tea room or café in Colmar for a gourmet breakfast or snack? Good news, there’s plenty to choose from! In this blog post, I give you my favourite addresses: these are the best tearooms in Colmar in my opinion! The map of my favorite tea rooms and cafés in Colmar 1. […]
Where to buy the best kouglof in Colmar? I propose you here my two best addresses proposing the best kougelhopfs of Colmar according to me: they are both excellent. How to enjoy kougelhopf? Come by early in the morning to buy them as they come out of the oven, it’s even better! If you think […]
Notice to food lovers, the covered market of Colmar should please you! It is indeed a permanent market, open from Tuesday to Sunday, and located in the heart of the old town of Colmar. Even if you don’t have anything to buy, I really advise you to stop by during your visit of Colmar because […]
Organic restaurants in Colmar are not numerous. There are only three of them, but they are all good addresses! Note that these three restaurants are also suitable for vegetarians, who will find delicious vegan dishes. L’Arpège, an institution in Colmar L’Arpège is a well known organic restaurant in Colmar: it is a real institution! It […]
Where to find the best pastry shop in Colmar? This is a very important question for all food lovers, including me! I propose you here my selection of pastry shops, where you will be able to go to buy some delights during your visit of Colmar. There is no hierarchy between them, they all have […]
The Saint-Joseph market is held every Saturday in Colmar, on the Saint-Joseph square. If you’re looking for a local experience in Colmar, I recommend it! The St. Joseph neighborhood is not usually a neighborhood visited by tourists. It is not really special but it is nevertheless pleasant: it has this “village” side which makes it […]