Colmar

Little Venice town

Colmar is a city in northeastern France, capital of the Haut-Rhin department in the Alsace region.

Known for its well-preserved medieval and early modern architecture, half-timbered houses, and canals, it draws tourists to its old town and Christmas markets.

The city reflects centuries of French and German cultural influence: We spent a day wandering Colmar's cobblestone streets.

Alsatian

Riesling

Germanic aromatic white varietal

GewurztraminerAromatic white grape variety
choucrouteFrench fermented cabbage
MunsterSouthwestern Irish province

terroir · viticulture · Marc · geraniums · storks

tourism

sightseeing

Visiting places of interest

guidebookReference for travelers
itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
visitorsPeople who come temporarily

landmarks · attractions · excursions · walking · photography · souvenirs · accommodation · restaurants · picturesque · scenic

historic

medieval

Of the Middle Ages

DominicanPreaching order member
guildsCraftsmen's mutual aid societies
fortificationsDefensive barriers against attack

heritage · manuscripts · chronicles · traditions · ramparts · marketplace · Reformation · conservation

architecture

half-timbered

Construction with visible framework

gableTriangular wall portion
turretProtruding fortified structure
dormerProjecting rooftop window structure

facade · balustrade · cornice · mansard · renaissance · baroque · gothic · mullion · lintel · pediment

wine

vineyard

Grape-growing estate

wineryGrape beverage producer
tastingSampling for flavor
cellarUnderground storage room

sommelier · vintage · grape · barrel · cork · bouquet · aroma · palate · fermentation · harvest

Colmar

Riesling

sightseeing

medieval

half-timbered

vineyard

Colmar

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