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🏘️ Colmar
Historic town in Alsace known for half-timbered architecture and canals


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 22:01
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  • Located in northeastern France in the Alsace region
  • Population approximately 68,000
  • Known for medieval Old Town with canals and half-timbered houses
  • Major center for Alsatian wine production

Colmar is a town in the Alsace region of northeastern France, situated near the Rhine Valley and the Vosges Mountains. The Old Town features the Lauch River threading through narrow cobbled streets lined with half-timbered buildings, many dating to the 15th and 16th centuries. The town serves as a significant hub for Alsatian wine culture and attracts substantial tourist traffic year-round ...

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