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PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS & GROUPS 2021 WWW.TOURISMECOLMAR.COM PAYS DE COLMAR Colmar, jewel of Alsace AT THE HEART OF AN OUTSTANDING 6 PRESTIGIOUS MUSEUMS GASTRONOMIC CITY TOURIST REGION • The Unterlinden Museum, with its Capital of the Alsace wine region, Colmar In the surroundings of Colmar: extension designed by the famous is home to the Conseil Interprofessionnel architects Herzog & De Meuron. Its des Vins d’Alsace (CIVA - Interprofessional • Eguisheim and Kaysersberg, voted specically exhibits an internationally Committee for Alsace Wines) and an France’s Favourite Village in 2013 and renowned masterpiece of medieval art: INRA (National Institute for Agricultural 2017 respectively The Issenheim altarpiece Research) centre of excellence for agriculture and viticulture. • Riquewihr, labeled most beautiful village in France • The Toy Museum, a cinema converted into a magical museum, with 70,000 Colmar boasts a number of wine • Neuf-Brisach, the Vauban Citadel visitors a year producers, 2 of which have their cellars in classied as a UNESCO World the heart of the city’s historic center. Heritage Site • The Bartholdi Museum, the birthplace More than 200 restaurants, including 3 of the creator of the famous Statue of Michelin stars RECOGNISED AS A DESTINATION OF Liberty in New York EXCELLENCE • The Hansi Museum, which showcases MAJOR EVENTS • Voted European Best destination 2020 the work of the artist Jean Jacques • Colmar Spring Festival, Waltz, who made a lasting contribution april 2022 • voted 2nd best Christmas market in to Alsace’s cultural heritage Europe and best in France in an internet • The Colmar International Festival, poll in 2017 which brings together the biggest • The Natural History Museum, which is names in classical music - the 32nd • One of the New York Times Top 52 places housed in a XVIth century mansion edition, under the artistic direction of to go in the world (2016) Vladimir Spivakov, will be held in July • One of Trip Advisor’s Top 10 placesthat • Choco Story, the new chocolate 2022 look as though they have been museum. An original and exciting • The Alsace Wine Fair, plucked straight out of a fairy tale experience which will turn you into 3rd biggest in France,73rd edition (since 2014) a cocoa expert end of July, begining of August 2022 • The Christmas Market, from 29th MORE THAN 40 HISTORICAL MONUMENTS november to 29th december 2021, AND CHARMING LOCATIONS Such as the iconic Petite Venise district. Dans la liste des 12 lieux réels qui semblent sortir d’un conte de fées depuis 2014 Colmar Tourism Booking OUR JOB….ORGANIZE YOUR STAY IN ALSACE! Our incoming agency is remaining at your disposal to organize all types of trips. Unique contact during your stay in Alsace, we cooperate with CONTACT : high quality providers in order to satisfy you so that your stay will be [email protected] exceptional! Tel : + 33 (0)3 89 20 69 09 Guided Tours Discover Colmar and its region with Our guided tours service is present our guides. Real ambassadors of our to advise you on the choice of your region, they put all their expertise visits according to your preferences, and professionalism at your disposal your available dates and schedules. to transmit their knowledge. Leisure and business tourism, several combined visits are possible to organize your tailormade tourist Capital of Alsace wines, Colmar programs. has an exceptional historic center. The museums and touristic sites entrances fees are not included in Go all over the town through its the guided tour. Tours organized picturesque streets and discover with your own bus. its houses dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, its singular churches Let us guide you! Colmar and its and amazing museums. region will have no secrets for you! Be impressed in front of the authentic half-timbered houses located in the district “Little Venice”. All our guided tours are on foot. LANGUAGES : CONTACT : French, English, German, Spanish, [email protected] Italian, Cantonese Chinese Tel : + 33 (0)3 89 20 68 95 City Tours DURATION OF VISITS 1 HOUR 1 HOUR 30 2 HOURS Colmar Discovery Must of Colmar Duration 1h Duration 1h30 Walking tour through the main and amazing monuments of Discover the main remarkable monuments of Colmar until the Colmar to the former custom house. covered market. You will pass the Unterlinden Museum, the House of Heads, Pster You will pass the Unterlinden Museum, the House of Heads, House, Dominican Church, Bartholdi Museum. Pster House, Bartholdi Museum, Former Guard House, Adolph House, Former Custom House. Then continue by the former Tanner’s district dating from the 17th century and the amazing rue de la Poissonnerie (shing street), old district of the market producers, boatmen and shermen. Night Guided Tour Colmar & the Little Venice Duration 1h Only in the evening Duration 2h At nightfall, watch some sublime lights in the streets Discover the in-depth visit of the exceptional historic center. of Colmar. Outdoor visit of the St-Martin church, witness of gothic architecture and the Dominican church as well as the main Its rich heritage is more intimate and its contours redrawn monuments in Colmar. under subtle play of light. You will see traditional half-timbered houses which have Night heritage enhancement device awarded with the belonged to former corporations or to famous families. Special Prize of the Academy of Street Arts. You will end your visit with the picturesque district of “Little Venice” built along the river “Lauch”. End of the guided tour “Place des 6 Montagnes Noires” in front of the Roesselmann Fountain. Thematic Tours DURATION OF VISITS 1 HOUR 30 Corporate Brands (Signs) Unusual Duration 1h30 Duration 1h30 Look up and admire several polychrome brands which des- Move away from the traditional circuit to discover curiosities cribe the corporations ‘history. and unique secret places. You will be charmed by these ne and humorous corporate Discover the eclectic history of Colmar and its patrician brands drawn by the Alsacian artist, Jean-Jacques Walz born families. in Colmar. Discover this singular architecture of these houses located in the historic center. A new conception of the City : The German District (1870-1918) Duration 1h30 Discover the undreamed district of Colmar : the ermergence of a residential area in harmony with nature and well- equipped with an innovative modernism since 1903. You will be surprised by the many di¬erent styles of architecture re®ected on these detached houses. Your guide will explain the new approach of this urban planning which bears out the direct in®uence of architect-engineers during that time. This Garden-City shows their way of life. Sensory visit DURATION OF VISIT 2 HOURS Colmar through the senses NEW Duration 2h - for Blind and visually impaired people New in 2021 Perceive, smell, touch, listen, taste! With the help of specic tools, this original sensory visit for the blind and visually impaired persons will make you discover the rich history of Colmar through its emblematic monuments (Unterlinden Museum, The House of Heads, Pster House, St-Martin Church, Former Custom House…) and its typical narrow streets. Live this extraordinary experience thanks to an experienced guide who will be at your side throughout this adapted itinerary. Created with the support of: Events Tours DURATION OF VISITS 1 HOUR 30 Colmar Celebrates Spring Magic Christmas Duration 1h30 April 2022 Duration 1h30 from 29th November to 29th December 2021 During the event “Colmar celebrates spring”, your guide During the Advent period, enjoy the tradition of Christmas invites you to discover the old town, its picturesque in Alsace with a guided tour in the typical alleys and neighborhoods and its remarkable monuments while discover the city in its wintry magic decoration. revealing the traditions of spring and local customs of Easter. Museums Tours DURATION OF VISITS 1 HOUR 1 HOUR 30 2 HOURS Unterlinden Museum Duration 1h Museum Entrance in add. - Max. 25. person Duration 1h30 Museum Entrance in add. - Max. 25. person Visit only the medieval part of this famous Unterlinden Medieval and contemporary parts visit of this well-known Museum, Museum of Fine Art since 1853 in the Unterlinden Fine Arts Museum. former Dominican convent (13th Century). Discover the famous Issenheim Altarpiece, Schongauer’s Discover this surprising Issenheim Altarpiece from paintings, Gothic Upper Rhine Art. Grünewald exhibited in the church of the Dominican convent. Continue by the contemporary part edied by the architects Herzog and De Meuron and see major artists like Monet, Bonnard, de Staël, Picasso, Dubu¬et, Matthieu, Hantaï. Duration 2h Museum Entrance in add. - Max. 25. person The in-depth visit of this Fine Arts Museum allows you to discover the two di¬erent parts of this well-known museum. Medieval and Renaissance History of Art. Admire the Issenheim Altarpiece from Grünewald exhibited in the former chapel of the Dominican convent. Then continue by the contemporary part edied by the architects Herzog and de Meuron. Your guide will teach you to observe and decode the major artists of the 20th Century like Monet, Bonnard, de Senlis, Delaunay, de Staël, Picasso, Léger, Hélion, Dix, Dubu¬et, Matthieu, Hantaï, Soulages… Museums Tours DURATION OF VISITS 1 HOUR 2 HOURS Hansi Museum Bartholdi Museum Duration 1h Museum Entrance in add. - Max. 25. person Duration 1h Museum Entrance in add. - Max. 19. person Jean-Jacques Waltz called Hansi tells us about testimonies Enter the birthplace of the creator of the Statue of Liberty. And on the popular traditions and daily life in the Alsatian villages discover his masterful work, through sketches, reproduction of in the 19th century. Naïve and incisive the draftsman presents miniature scuptures. a magical world for children and caustic reading on the annexation of Alsace for adults. Exhibitions of drawings, Immerse yourself in world of this extraordinary sculptor.