Exploring France's Alsace Region:
Medieval Colmar

Colmar, France 
The Most Beautiful Medieval City
in Alsace!

People who have visited the ancient town often say, Colmar is the "most beautiful town in the world" and I have to agree it is exceptionally charming!

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Le Colombier Hotel
& Suites
A Blend of Renaissance History
and Modern Style

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My Dream of Masterpieces at
Musee Unterlinden

As an Art History major, my main goal during our stay in Colmar France was to see two famous works of art; The Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grunewald and the Madonna in The Rose Garden (also called Madonna at the Rose Bush) by Martin Schongauer, which are both located in the Unterlinden Museum.

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La Krutenaur Wistub:
Alsatian Food & Wine in Colmar's "Little Venice"

You can’t visit Colmar, France without trying some of its famous Alsatian Cuisine.  For busy tourists, the most handy and delicious option is the Tarte Flambée or Flàmmeküeche which translates as "Pie baked in the flames."

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Eglise St. Martin:
A Dark, Cool, Spiritual Beauty

Jim and I always love to visit churches and cathedrals.  The beauty and peace of these lovely spaces is particularly welcoming. This was definitely the case when we stepped inside Colmar France’s main Gothic church, Église Saint-Martin (Church of St. Martin).

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Finding Fondue at Hot Brass in Colmar, France

Even before arriving in Colmar, France, I heard Susan say over and over again how she wanted to go to a restaurant that specialized in fondue.  So after arriving at our hotel, Hotel Le Colombier Suites, we asked the desk clerk where the best place for fondue in Colmar was.  She responded immediately by recommending Hot Brass Restaurant. 

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