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The Christmas markets in Colmar: a magical atmosphere

Presentation A city of art and history, Colmar is adorned with lights for the holiday season. Its exceptional architectural heritage, ranging from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, is highlighted at nightfall by a subtle play of lights. Throughout December, decorated shop windows and houses con ...

20
Nov
2009

The Christmas market of Kaysersberg in Alsace

ate Christmas in the Land of Stars A picturesque medieval town, nestled in the shadow of its castle ruins, Kaysersberg is located ten kilometers from Colmar in what is known as the 'Land of Stars'. The Pays des Etoiles is located in the center of Alsace and includes the following localities: Colm ...

12
Dec
2014

Tourism Alsace : 5 things to see in Bergheim

1- Flowers galore The commune of Bergheim located between Colmar and Sélestat in Alsace benefits from the label of towns and villages in bloom. It has won four flowers, the highest distinction in this competition. The 4-flower label was awarded to it in 1999 and has always been renewed since th ...

20
July
2022

They make France shine: a program that celebrates French know-how on France 3

and departments. For its launch, Thomas Isle takes us to Alsace, a region rich in exceptional artisans in various fields. In Niedermorschwihr, near Colmar, the cameras of France 3 followed Christine Ferber in her jam workshop where all production is done by hand. We discover with as much curiosit ...

21
Feb
2023

The Christmas market in Strasbourg: a magical event

st Christmas market in France and the most famous of all, although popular markets are held in other villages and towns in this region, including Selestat, Colmar, Kaysersberg or Mulhouse. This market takes place every year in the heart of Strasbourg at the end of November. Most of the animation ...

21
Nov
2007

The Little Prince Park: a poetic amusement park near Mulhouse.

ep. There will even be a big blackboard to draw them. For the record, the location of the Parc du Petit Prince, about twenty kilometers from Mulhouse and Colmar, is where a meteorite fell on November 7, 1492. It is even the first meteorite preserved and studied! For its 10th season, the park offer ...

10
Apr
2014

Tinsel and Trinkets: Mulhouse's Christmas Market

A single market in Alsace Nothing looks more like an Alsatian Christmas market than another Alsatian Christmas market... However, the city of Mulhouse has found a way to stand out by drawing inspiration from its industrial past and textile tradition. Formerly known as "les Etoffes de Noël," the M ...

30
Nov
2015

The Upper Rhine Valley: a destination in the heart of Europe

e cities, but each one more vibrant than the next. During your stay, you can visit Basel, Freiburg, Karlsruhe, Baden-Baden, as well as Strasbourg, Colmar and Mulhouse. Thanks to the proximity of major airports and train stations, it is easy to get to this valley and even visit all three countr ...

29
Sep
2021

Franche-Comté: 5 good reasons to visit Montbéliard in winter

Pays de Montbéliard Tourisme Its market named Les Lumières de Noël is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in France, along with those in Strasbourg and Colmar. This market, whose small stalls are decorated and illuminated in the spirit of Christmas, stretches between Rue Georges Cuv ...

10
Nov
2021

Christmas in Alsace: 5 ideas for an unforgettable stay

on weekends) which offers Alsatian specialties and beautiful local crafts like wooden toys and blown glass Christmas decorations - the market in Colmar, a city with an even more magical atmosphere when it is illuminated - the market in Eguisheim, a town that also has the Villes et Village ...

17
Nov
2021