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Colmar by train

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Discover Colmar

Colmar, in northeastern France, is a fairy-tale town known for its half-timbered houses and canals. The old town, with its winding streets and colourful facades, exudes charm, while the Unterlinden Museum showcases art and history. Colmar’s blend of Alsatian culture and scenic beauty makes it a captivating destination.

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Vineyards of Burgundy

Explore Burgundy’s vineyards on foot or by bike, tasting your way across a 50-kilometer stretch of celebrated wine villages.
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Escape to Colmar

Stay in Colmar, with its half-timbered houses and canals, exploring Alsatian vineyards and villages by local train routes.
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  • Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle

    The fully-restored, medieval Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle offers panoramic Alsace views, and vistas of the Vosges, Black Forest, and even the Alps on clear days.

  • Mulhouse day trip

    Mulhouse, just 20 minutes by train, boasts the world's largest car and train museums, plus modern art, fine art, chic cafés, and shops in the city that likes to call itself, the 'French Manchester.'

  • Musée d’Unterlinden

    A 13th-century former Dominican convent, Musée d’Unterlinden displays art and artefacts from Rhineland’s Golden Age like the magnificent Isenheim Altarpiece and finds showing how 'golden' the era was.

  • La Petite Venise

    Wander Colmar's 'Little Venice', where the canals of the River Lauch cross. Admire colourful buildings and pass through the Fishmonger's District, the Tanner's Quarter and Place de l’Ancienne Douane.

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