Colmar feels made for wonder-struck tourists — its essentially traffic-free city center is a fantasy of steep pitched roofs, pastel stucco, and aged timbers. Plus, it offers a few heavyweight sights — among them the Frederic Bartholdi Museum and Unterlinden Museum — in a comfortable, midsize-town package. Subscribe at goo.gl/8iBEnS for weekly updates on more European destinations. Visit ricksteves.com/tours to learn about Rick Steves' European tour packages, including the Best of Eastern France in 14 Days. Visit ricksteves.com for more information on the "Rick Steves' Europe" TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations, and more.

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