Colmar and Little Venice

Colmar is the most picturesque town in Alsace, with colourful half-timbered houses, flower boxes and canals. The district called Little Venice (La Petite Venise) is the prettiest, best seen from the bridges or on a small boat ride. The Unterlinden Museum holds the extraordinary Isenheim Altarpiece.

Colmar is the 'capital' of the Alsace Wine Route, which winds through vineyards and storybook villages such as Riquewihr, Eguisheim and Kaysersberg; stop for tastings of Riesling and Gewürztraminer. The Christmas markets are famous.