Explore the small villages around Colmar

Just 5 kilometres from Colmar, don't miss a visit to the charming village of Eguisheim! Situated on the wine route, Eguisheim is listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France and was voted "Favourite Village of the French" in 2013. And it's easy to see why! This medieval village captivates visitors with its small size, superb architecture and lush vegetation in the summer months, as well as its authentic charm at Christmas time, with its many events and its Christmas market.

The village is arranged in concentric circles around a sublime castle. Its cobbled streets resemble a small labyrinth and are a delight to wander through. Take time to admire the magnificent, well-preserved half-timbered houses. In spring, Eguisheim reveals even more of its charms and is decked out in magnificent colours, with flowers filling the balconies and squares.

Be sure to stop off at the central square to admire its magnificent fountain, and take 5 minutes to admire the pretty, colourful chapel of Saint-Léon, as well as the château of the Counts of Eguisheim: you won't be disappointed!

A walk through Kaysersberg promises an immersion in Alsatian history. This typical little village is just 9km from Colmar and was also voted "Favourite Village of the French" in 2017. It's an unmissable stop-off in the Colmar region!

Kaysersberg has a wealth of architectural heritage: perfectly preserved timber-framed houses, cobbled streets, typical Rhenish Renaissance architecture, not forgetting the 12th-century castle overlooking the river...

You'll need just a few hours to visit Kaysersberg in a leisurely stroll. You can also spend more time walking or cycling in the surrounding area: between vineyards and mountains, the surroundings of Kaysersberg are simply magnificent!

Nestling in the heart of the Alsace wine valley, around 14km from Colmar, Riquewihr is an architectural gem. This fortified village is an almost intact testimony to medieval architecture, with no fewer than 40 monuments listed as Historic Monuments!

Admire the old stone houses, the colourful half-timbered houses, the timber-framed houses, the cobbled streets... In addition to its heritage interest, Riquewihr is a green town surrounded by vineyards, forests and mountains. This small village with a peaceful atmosphere is one of the most picturesque on the Alsace wine route!

Situated on the Wine Route, 18km from Colmar, between vineyards and mountains, Ribeauvillé is a charming town that has managed to make the most of its historic heritage. It is probably one of the best-known villages on the Alsace Wine Route. Ribeauvillé may be more touristy than the other villages, but it has managed to retain its authenticity and a real sense of local life.

Ribeauvillé is a medieval village full of charm and home to a number of remarkable buildings, including the 18th-century town hall, the ramparts and the town's old defensive tower, the former 15th-century corn market with its beautiful Gothic porches, the church of Saint-Grégoire and the Augustins convent church.

Ribeauvillé is also famous for its three fortified castles (Saint-Ulrich, Girsberg and Haut-Ribeaupierre). If you have the time, don't hesitate to leave the walls of this ancient fortified town and take the Three Castles of Ribeauvillé walk. It's a superb way to admire not only the châteaux, but also a magnificent panorama of the village and vineyards.