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Alsace's fairy-tale romantic city, "Colmar Town"

🤩 Unlock the fairy-tale town of Colmar｜2-day nanny-level travel guide 🇫🇷 When visiting the Rainbow Country France, you definitely can't miss the fairy-tale-like Colmar! This is the original site of "Howl's Moving Castle," and every street is as beautiful as a painting～ Sharing my 2 days 1 night travel guide👇 🌟Day 1: Fairy-tale town stroll 📍Little Venice The colorful houses along the canal are so dreamy 💐 It’s recommended to come between 9-10 AM for fewer people and better light! Taking a boat ride (8 euros/person) lets you better experience the charm of this water town～ 📍Rue des Tanneurs (Tanners' Street) A popular photo spot 📸 Cobblestone streets + timber-framed houses are super photogenic! You can buy adorable fridge magnets and handicrafts at the roadside shops. 📍Saint Martin’s Church A free-to-visit Gothic church ⛪ Climb to the top (5 euros) for a panoramic view of Colmar, especially romantic at sunset! 🍽️ Dinner recommendation: Le Fer Rouge (17 Rue des Tanneurs) A very popular restaurant with an average cost of 30 euros per person; the Alsace sauerkraut and pork pot is a must-try! 🌟Day 2: Cultural tour 📍Unterlinden Museum Entrance fee 7 euros 🎨 Houses a large collection of medieval artworks, with the museum’s treasure, the "Isenheim Altarpiece," being truly stunning. 📍Colmar Market Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays 🛒 Fresh fruits and flowers! You can buy authentic white wine and handmade jams. 🍴 Lunch recommendation: La Table du Brocanteur (3 Rue des Tanneurs) Michelin-recommended restaurant 🍷 Average 50 euros per person but worth it; the escargot and foie gras are amazing! 🚌 Transportation Tips: - Take the TGV from Paris Gare de l’Est directly to Colmar (2.5 hours) - The town is walkable; comfortable flat shoes are recommended. 💡 Practical advice: 1. Avoid the peak season of July-August; May and September offer the best experience 2. Book timber-framed house B&Bs 2 months in advance! 3. Remember to buy the Colmar Pass (unlimited sightseeing train rides within 24 hours)

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