Top 5 most beautiful villages to visit around Colmar
Nestled in the heart of Alsace, Colmar is a popular destination for visitors from all over the world thanks to its half-timbered houses, charming canals, and picturesque alleyways.
The villages surrounding this city, nicknamed Little Venice, are also well worth a visit.
Just a few kilometers away, five picture-postcard villages stand out.
13 minutes from Colmar
Listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," Eguisheim is built in a concentric circle around its medieval castle and surrounded by vineyards.
This charming village captivates visitors with its colorful traditional Alsatian houses and balconies adorned with geraniums.
This quintessential Alsatian village is perfect for a stroll through its cobbled streets, past its winemakers' houses and its magnificent Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
Don't miss a visit to the Counts' Castle and a tasting of the village's fine wines in one of the many cellars.
Approximately 17 minutes from Colmar
Perched at the foot of the Vosges Mountains, Kaysersberg shines with its architecture and the river that flows through it.
Its fortified bridge made of pink sandstone, its shimmering, flower-adorned half-timbered houses, its Gothic church, and the ruins of Schlossberg Castle create a setting worthy of a fairytale.
The birthplace of Dr. Albert Schweitzer also offers numerous trails for exploring the Alsace Wine Route.
Along the way, you can admire Alsatian grape varieties and sample some eaux-de-vie.
In December, don't miss its famous Christmas market, open for the four weekends of Advent.
23 minutes from Colmar
With its perfectly preserved colorful facades, Riquewihr is often called "the pearl of the Alsatian vineyards."
The cobblestone streets and 13th-century half-timbered houses make it a must-see village when visiting Alsace.
Strolling through its streets is like stepping into a movie set. Admire the Thieves' Tower, the Doler Tower, or the Winemakers' House.
In addition to its many wine cellars, which have made it famous, the village is home to several museums, such as the Hansi Museum, and preserved medieval fortifications.
It's also the perfect place to discover Alsatian cuisine in one of its restaurants.
24 minutes from Colmar
Ribeauvillé represents the perfect blend of winemaking traditions and medieval heritage.
Three fortified castles overlook the town, reminders of its feudal past.
Several monuments are worth discovering, such as the Butchers' Tower, the old corn exchange, and the Minstrels' House with its 16th-century facade.
If you happen to be there on the first Sunday of September, don't miss the famous Minstrels' Festival, the oldest in Alsace.
In summer, the lively terraces are particularly pleasant for enjoying a glass of Gewurztraminer, Riesling, or Pinot Gris.
13 minutes from Colmar
Less touristy than other villages, but just as charming, Turckheim is distinguished by its ramparts and its famous night watchman, who perpetuates an age-old tradition every evening from 10 p.m. from May to October.
It's also an excellent starting point for exploring the neighboring vineyards, on foot or by bicycle.
After exploring the treasures of the villages around Colmar, what better way to extend your experience than with a gourmet stopover?
The La Palette hotel-restaurant welcomes you to Wettolsheim, just a few minutes from Colmar, in a warm and elegant setting, nestled among the vineyards.
Renowned for its refined cuisine that blends Alsatian tradition with creativity, La Palette offers a seasonal menu crafted from fresh, local produce by a Master Chef.
It's also the perfect place to stay for a few nights, thanks to its 16 comfortable rooms and suites and its peaceful atmosphere, set in a wooded park with views of the vineyards and the Vosges mountain range.
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The villages surrounding this city, nicknamed Little Venice, are also well worth a visit.
Just a few kilometers away, five picture-postcard villages stand out.
1. Eguisheim: The Medieval Jewel
13 minutes from ColmarListed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," Eguisheim is built in a concentric circle around its medieval castle and surrounded by vineyards.
This charming village captivates visitors with its colorful traditional Alsatian houses and balconies adorned with geraniums.
This quintessential Alsatian village is perfect for a stroll through its cobbled streets, past its winemakers' houses and its magnificent Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
Don't miss a visit to the Counts' Castle and a tasting of the village's fine wines in one of the many cellars.
2. Kaysersberg: One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France
Approximately 17 minutes from ColmarPerched at the foot of the Vosges Mountains, Kaysersberg shines with its architecture and the river that flows through it.
Its fortified bridge made of pink sandstone, its shimmering, flower-adorned half-timbered houses, its Gothic church, and the ruins of Schlossberg Castle create a setting worthy of a fairytale.
The birthplace of Dr. Albert Schweitzer also offers numerous trails for exploring the Alsace Wine Route.
Along the way, you can admire Alsatian grape varieties and sample some eaux-de-vie.
In December, don't miss its famous Christmas market, open for the four weekends of Advent.
3. Riquewihr: The Pearl of the Alsace Wine Route
23 minutes from ColmarWith its perfectly preserved colorful facades, Riquewihr is often called "the pearl of the Alsatian vineyards."
The cobblestone streets and 13th-century half-timbered houses make it a must-see village when visiting Alsace.
Strolling through its streets is like stepping into a movie set. Admire the Thieves' Tower, the Doler Tower, or the Winemakers' House.
In addition to its many wine cellars, which have made it famous, the village is home to several museums, such as the Hansi Museum, and preserved medieval fortifications.
It's also the perfect place to discover Alsatian cuisine in one of its restaurants.
4. Ribeauvillé: A Village with Medieval Charm
24 minutes from ColmarRibeauvillé represents the perfect blend of winemaking traditions and medieval heritage.
Three fortified castles overlook the town, reminders of its feudal past.
Several monuments are worth discovering, such as the Butchers' Tower, the old corn exchange, and the Minstrels' House with its 16th-century facade.
If you happen to be there on the first Sunday of September, don't miss the famous Minstrels' Festival, the oldest in Alsace.
In summer, the lively terraces are particularly pleasant for enjoying a glass of Gewurztraminer, Riesling, or Pinot Gris.
5. Turckheim: Meeting the Night Watchman
13 minutes from ColmarLess touristy than other villages, but just as charming, Turckheim is distinguished by its ramparts and its famous night watchman, who perpetuates an age-old tradition every evening from 10 p.m. from May to October.
It's also an excellent starting point for exploring the neighboring vineyards, on foot or by bicycle.
Settle into the La Palette hotel-restaurant near Colmar
After exploring the treasures of the villages around Colmar, what better way to extend your experience than with a gourmet stopover?
The La Palette hotel-restaurant welcomes you to Wettolsheim, just a few minutes from Colmar, in a warm and elegant setting, nestled among the vineyards.
Renowned for its refined cuisine that blends Alsatian tradition with creativity, La Palette offers a seasonal menu crafted from fresh, local produce by a Master Chef.
It's also the perfect place to stay for a few nights, thanks to its 16 comfortable rooms and suites and its peaceful atmosphere, set in a wooded park with views of the vineyards and the Vosges mountain range.
👉 Book your table or your stay now!
