France-Italy-Switzerland | Day 8: Colmar → Metz 🇫🇷✨

Yesterday marked our entry into France, signaling this amazing journey is nearing its end. Today's main mission? Making our way toward Paris 😂, with delightful pit stops in Colmar and Metz to break up the long drive. 🏡 Colmar: A Fairytale Detour After a 50-minute drive, we arrived in this storybook town (featured in Chinese Restaurant Season 2!). Highlights: Maison des Têtes ("Head House"): A Renaissance building adorned with 105 whimsical face sculptures 🎭 St. Martin Church: A serene Gothic gem ⛪ "Howl's Moving Castle" Inspiration Spot: Wandering these lanes felt like stepping into a Studio Ghibli film 🏰 Petite Venice: Colorful half-timbered houses mirrored in the canals—pure magic! 🌈 Lunch Tip: We grabbed quick Subway sandwiches near the bus park (tastier than the Chinese version!). 🏰 Metz: Where History Glows After a 3-hour drive, we explored: Metz Cathedral: Golden sandstone meets emerald-green spires! The stained glass windows transformed afternoon light into a divine art show 🌞🎨 Porte des Allemands: A medieval gate that whispers tales of Franco-German history 🏰 🛏️ Reims: Champagne & Supermarket Sweep Checked into Novotel Reims Tinqueux, then enjoyed a DIY grill buffet dinner (pro tip: load up on the fresh seafood 🦐). Across the street: Carrefour Supermarket (open until 9PM) – perfect for last-minute French treats! 🛒🍫 (Heads up: They close entries at 8:40PM!) #EuroTrip #FranceTravel #Colmar #Metz #Reims #GroupTourDiaries