Little Venice, Colmar
Travel Guide • Spring in Colmar
Colmar Little Venice
A romantic stroll in the neighbourhood of the Little Venice
The district of the "Little Venice" is one of the nicest neighbourhoods in Colmar. The merchants' houses are of various colours : they symbolize the nature of the inhabitants’ businesses. The blue houses are the fishmongers’, the green ones the market gardeners’, the white ones the bakers’, the yellow ones the cheese makers’ and the pink ones... the fancy ladies’. These colour codes used to help illiterate people find who to go shopping to.
Small hearts cut in the wood can still be seen on some shutters ; it meant that one of the girls living in the house was a lonely heart. When the girl had found her fiancé, the heart was carved to form a lozenge, symbol of fertility.
Explore Colmar
HISTORIC CENTER
An unforgettable discovery of the historic centre.
GUIDED TOUR ON THE CANALS
Enjoy one of Colmar’s best asset: calm and nature.
ENJOY A KOUGELHOPF!
The Kouglof is a traditional Alsatian cake.
TOY MUSEUM
Experience an exceptional moment out of time.
PFISTER HOUSE
This house is an example of Renaissance architecture in Colmar.
UNTERLINDEN MUSEUM
Discover the famous Isenheim altarpiece and other treasures.
KOÏFHUS BUILDING
You will be seduced by its roof and the charm of its facade.
Bartholdi Museum
In the footsteps of the creator of the Statue of Liberty.
MAISON DES TÊTES
Discover the 106 small human heads carved on its facade.
SCHWENDI FOUNTAIN
Make a wish at the Schwendi fountain created by Bartholdi.
MUSEUM AND HANSI VILLAGE
Immerse yourself in the world of the famous illustrator "Hansi".
COLMAR INDOOR MARKET
The best place to find local products, fruit and vegetables.
ALSATIAN WINE TASTING
Enjoy an Alsatian organic wine in the cellars of Domaine Jund.
MANNEKEN-PIS
A beautiful symbol of Franco-Belgian friendship.
