Expressway connects Strasbourg to medieval Colmar, located in the territory of France. This town is particularly quiet, a major tourist attraction is the French Venice. Practical Alsatian flooded the part of the river in the area, built-up old half-timbered houses, the streets turned into canals and let them punt. Walk in gondola takes about 30 minutes. Then you need to land, you can go for a walk through the winding streets, try the local food, to study architecture.
Homes of all styles and eras are in a chaotic arrangement in relation to each other, bumping onto the sidewalk, then retreating deep into the street. All the buildings are painted in different bright colors, it came out very nicely. Do not need to pass the construction called "House of heads", so named because of the building was an interesting facade, which is decorated with 105 masks and figures. First, there was a market, and now a luxury hotel.
Organizing a trip to Colmar, you can rent a house in advance via the Internet. This will save. The only drawback is the communication with the owners of the French language.
Visit the Dominican monastery, which will amaze not only Izenheymskim altar by Matthias Grünewald. In the courtyard of the monastery is functioning fountain, now from both taps flowing water, and previously poured white and red wine.
Climate Colmar is considered the driest in France. During the year there falls a little more than 500 mm of precipitation, which is ideal for cultivation of grapes. Alsatian wines in the world are less well known than Bordeaux. Rate it can be, driving along the Alsace wine route.
Every year there are wine festival, which takes place in a big way, the streets go mummers winemakers in special carriages, everyone can taste the wines according to individual recipes. In Colmar, you can fully experience the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, up to the mountain of the Vosges, enjoy views of the valley.
In July Music Festival is held, created by conductor Vladimir Spivakov. At this time in Colmar is always a lot of tourists, so you must book a hotel in advance. When that book is free.
You can also try onion tart and fiery cake is a flat cake, even layer on top of which is laid bacon, chopped onions, drizzled with a thick layer of cream, which is baked in a wood-burning stove over an open fire and served at the table piping hot. The French are very proud of their imperishable pate prepared a special recipe in the oven.