Devotees of the Alsace region of France know that Colmar is one of its most beautiful cities and, as such, deserves more than a rushed visit. But thanks to Colmar's proximity to Strasbourg (50 miles ...

Until European travel becomes fully open to Americans, here's a reminder of the fun that awaits us in Europe. Biking down a newly paved but skinny one-lane service road through lush vineyards, I ...

With its cobbled streets, pastel half-timbered houses, and charming canals, it’s easy to feel like you’ve stepped into a storybook village—welcome to the adorable Alsacien town of Colmar. The town’s ...

If you’re planning a family trip to the beautiful Alsace region in France, then let me tell you—Colmar is an absolute must! With its colorful half-timbered houses, cobbled streets, and charming canals ...

Colmar, Alsace, France. Petit Venice, water canal and traditional half timbered houses. If you’re a wine lover, you must have noticed the many different “trends” in wine over the years. Some trends ...

For centuries, a medieval Dominican convent in Colmar—Alsace’s third city after Strasbourg and Mulhouse—hid its secrets from the world in the courtyard behind its walls. In the the mid-19th century, ...

Flowers are the wealth of Colmar.

Biking down a newly paved but skinny one-lane service road through lush vineyards, I notice how the hills seem to be blanketed in green corduroy. My Alsatian friend hollers at me, “Germany believes ...