Information about Colmar, France

Map of Alsace, France
Alsace (Alsace)
Department map of Haut Rhin
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Colmar is in the Haut Rhin, Alsace

Wonderful historical architecture in this very old frontier town. Half-timbered buildings and cobble streets, market stands and restaurants.

Colmar is located in Alsace and is the capital of Haut Rhin department (The Upper Rhine). The city is just a couple of miles from the river Rhine and frontier with Germany.

The very well known Christmas market is a worthy visit.

Small shop in Colmar
Enjoy a Bretzel, sweet or sour

Restaurant in Colmar town centre
Whilst your visiting the town center take some time to have a meal in Le Croissant Doré, your 85 year old chef will serve you with excellent Munster cheese tarts.

Cobble streets and half-timbered houses
The old cobbled streets with half-timbered buildings take you through hundreds of years of history