Criss-crossed by the canals of the River Lauch, Little Venice formerly served as the butcher's, tanner's, and fisherman's quarter. Originally a rural wine-producing community, commercial gardeners and fishermen inhabited the canal area, which is now the city center of the small town. You can charter a romantic boat to float around the canals and gain a picturesque perspective of the half-timbered houses. Arrange your visit to Little Venice and discover more family-friendly attractions in Colmar using our Colmar trip planner.
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The Little Venice is just behind the Covered Market). If you visit the Covered Market place, go al the way to the back of the Covered Market and there is a balcony overhanging the river where you can.... more
The Little Venice is just behind the Covered Market). If you visit the Covered Market place, go al the way to the back of the Covered Market and there is a balcony overhanging the river where you can.... more »
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This is nothing like Venice at all! Hyped up title but very rows of houses in a street along a very modern looking small canal.
This is nothing like Venice at all! Hyped up title but very rows of houses in a street along a very modern looking small canal. more »
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I visited Colmar in an early morning and the town was sleeping under the fog. The village was too peaceful and silent to be waken up. I was impressed by the architecture of houses here as if I was lost in the fairy tales or wonderland where everything was poetic and magical. People here are friendly. They have a market where I had a cup of coffee with a biscuit, also a flea market with many vegetables, and products from merchants.
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Walking around la petite Venice is like walking into fairyland. With cute Timber-wood and colourful houses all around. We visited twice once in Christmas and once around Jan 1st week. It has a different charm. Highly recommend a boat ride
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