7Colmar, France
Colmar brings together canals, colorful half-timbered houses and flower-filled streets in a setting that seems almost too charming.
The historic district known as Little Venice is particularly picturesque, with buildings reflected in narrow waterways. Pastel façades, wooden shutters and small bridges give the area a distinctly storybook appearance.
Colmar is beautiful throughout the year, but its Christmas season is legendary. Decorations, lights and traditional markets transform the town into an especially magical destination.
