🌟 France’s Most Enchanting Town 🫧 Colmar

🎀 About Colmar Located in the Alsace region of northeastern France, Colmar is often hailed as one of the "World’s Ten Most Beautiful Towns." Its whimsical charm famously inspired the setting of Howl’s Moving Castle by Studio Ghibli. 🚌 Getting There From Paris: Take a TGV high-speed train from Gare de l’Est to Colmar (approx. 2.5 hours, around €67). 🌸 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Petite Venise: Colmar’s iconic postcard scene! Stroll along canals lined with colorful half-timbered houses and flower-filled balconies. Opt for a boat ride for magical views. 2️⃣ Saint Martin’s Church: A 13th-century Gothic masterpiece with stunning stained-glass windows. 3️⃣ Musée Unterlinden: Housed in a medieval convent, this museum showcases Alsatian history and art, including the hauntingly beautiful 16th-century Isenheim Altarpiece. 4️⃣ Hôtel de Ville: An 18th-century town hall blending Baroque and Renaissance styles. 5️⃣ Maison Pfister: A fairytale-like timber-framed house that inspired the meeting scene in Howl’s Moving Castle. 🍕 Food & Drink 🍽️ Restaurants: 1️⃣ Les Six Montagnes: Tender steaks with Asian-friendly flavors. 2️⃣ Bistrot des Lavandières: Filming location for Chinese Restaurant (a TV show), best for its prime canal-side location. 3️⃣ JY’s: A Michelin-starred gem offering refined French cuisine at surprising value. ☕ Cafés & Bakeries: 1️⃣ Au Croissant Doré: A cozy spot run by a local grandma, famous for flaky pastries and heavenly cheese. 2️⃣ Pâtisserie Gilg: A must for decadent French desserts like kougelhopf and macarons. 🚘 Nearby Gems Eguisheim: Just a 10-minute taxi ride from Colmar! This flower-clad medieval village is super picturesque and less crowded – perfect for photos (see pics 2,8,9,13). #FranceTravel #Colmar #FairytaleTown #Alsace #ParisTrips #EuropeTravel #SwitzerlandTravel #StudioGhibli #TravelGuide