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No. 8585 · France · Western Europe

Colmar

48.08°N 7.36°E · 198 m

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Overview

Alsace has changed nationalities many times between France and Germany. Colmar has been French for most of its modern history, but its population used to be predominantly German.

Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nature

Before you go

Food

Must-try: tarte flambée, kugelhopf, Alsatian wines.

Language

Languages: French, German, Alsatian. English not widely spoken. Address locals in French first.

Transport

No luggage storage at train station or in town.

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