Destination Weddings in Colmar
Couples wanting to marry in Alsace should look no further than Colmar. This city has a great appeal with its typical Alsatian character streets lined with flower-decked houses and its little Venice district, unaltered by time or wars. Colmar is situated in the heart of the Alsatian vineyard and is a proud host of the international festival of gastronomy, which gathers talents from all over the world to display the finest foods in the region. What better location to hold your wedding reception!
This is a Frankish town built on the hills of the Rhine Valley and the banks of the River Lauch. At its center stood a tower with dovecote that was said to have given the city a name; Villa Columbaria which means Dove in French and then eventually became Colmar.
Within the historical heart are beautifully preserved buildings and churches. The town hall is an 18th century building with pink sandstone tiles that once belonged to the abbey de Paris. The Protestant Eglise St Matthieu, a former Franciscan church is decorated with fine 14th and 15th century stained glass windows. The most remarkable one of them is known as “vitrall de la Crucifixion” and is believed to be by Pierre d’Andlau.
One of the main attractions of Colmar is Petit Venice. It starts from the tanner’s district to Point St Pierre. This is a lovely area along the River Lauch; here you can enjoy a romantic stroll along the banks or a relaxing boat ride.
Colmar is the essence of Alsatian charm, gathering together the folklore, architecture and landscape that have captivated visitors for centuries. Your Destination Wedding in Colmar is guaranteed to be a time to remember for all.
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