Little Venice (Petite Venise)

Colmar (Alsace), France

The canalside district with colourful half-timbered houses along the water.

Places in Little Venice (Petite Venise)

Michelin-starred Alsatian dining Fine dining reflecting Alsace's status as the region with the greatest number of restaurant stars in France.
Little Venice canalside cafes Cafes along the fairytale canals, popular for coffee amid the colourful half-timbered houses.
Little Venice evening bars Bars along the canals, popular for evening drinks amid the fairytale setting.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for the canals and vineyard visits, while December's Christmas markets are among Alsace's most famous.
Getting around: Colmar's medieval Old Town, including the canalside Little Venice district, is compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: French. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Colmar's dining scene continues balancing charming bistros serving hearty local dishes like Baeckeoffe with Michelin-starred fine dining, reflecting Alsace's status as the French region with the greatest concentration of restaurant and hotel stars.

Medieval Old Town — The historic centre, home to Maison Pfister, the Old Custom House, and St-Martin Church.
Surrounding vineyards — The Alsace wine region surrounding Colmar.