Nestled in the Alsace region of northeastern France, Colmar is the kind of place that feels like it stepped out of a storybook. With pastel-colored timber-framed houses, flower-lined canals, and cobblestone streets, it’s easy to see why it’s often called the “Little Venice” of France.

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