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Little Venice

Quai de la Poissonnerie, Colmar, France
Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Colmar
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
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HELLAS
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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This part of the city is beautiful and you can find different angles of beautiful images that you can photo and create a memory. More

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zurich
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Very charming with a peaceful boat ride down the river. More

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Minneapolis,MN
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

good area to wander around and we were there before Easter which was beautiful with all the Easter decorations up and all the chocolate bunnies and candy everywhere! More

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France
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The city of Colmar is very cute, the houses are like doll houses. Wear running shoes because of the pavement ! More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

It's nice to walk in Colmar city center, and follow the signs for "La Petite Venise". Pity there are still quite a few cars around. More

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Forchheim, Germany
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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If you visit the area a walk through the so called Little Venice is absolutely recommended. It has nice little 'vinstuben' (Alsacian for a small restaurant, where you get alsacian dishes and local wines) but also regular restaurants and many shops. Right there is also the 'Schwendi - fountain, a piece created by Colmars probably most famous artist, Frederic August... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Worth visiting and walking around. Parking is free at the vieille ville (though hard to find) but alternatives exist The "Marché couvert" - Market - offers produces from the region More

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Woodinville
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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Cute cafes and restaurants on the water in a beautiful city More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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I really enjoyed wandering around Little Venice, a very interesting, picturesque place. The buildings are all very interesting and there are plenty of bars/cafe and restaurants around. The market is good, selling local food and drink. More

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Stuttgart, Germany
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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When visiting Colmar, visiting little venice is a must. If only to take a picture. Don't expect it to be big, its just a little part of this very beautiful village. More

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