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A bit of history Colmar was ceded to the German Empire in 1871 and then became French again after the armistice of 1918. Nicknamed “Little Venice” because of its numerous canals, its medieval half-timbered colorful houses, and its abundant flowers, it is a very romantic city. Having been annexed by Germany for a long time, …

Founded in 1859 by the Scientific Society of Natural History, the Natural History and Ethnography Museum of Colmar is a must-visit if you come to Colmar with your family. It is spread over two floors with 11 rooms in a historic building that served as the Colmar Town Hall from 1810 to 1886. The museum …