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- France
- Alsace Lorraine
- Colmar
Colmar
An attractive town in northeast France, Colmar is one of the
most popular tourist draws to the Alsace region. Founded in the 9th
century, the city boasts many beautiful architectural landmarks,
including churches, museums, theatres, mansions, monuments and
fountains, many dating back to the 13th century. Colmar is
surprisingly big for a medieval city, but visitors should still be
able to walk around on foot without much trouble.
In addition to its beauty, Colmar is a lively city with music
festivals and other events throughout the year. It is also a centre
for the German and French-influenced Alsatian cuisine, and visitors
can sample local specialties like quiche Lorraine, Black Forest
cake, Sauerkraut, and the many varietals of Alsace wine.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).