Colmar / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Colmar
Colmar’s old town brings together half-timbered streets, historic façades and the Lauch. These eight locations offer a mix of riverside and architectural subjects.
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Petite Venise
The Petite Venise area follows the Lauch between rows of houses. From a public bridge, frame the waterway as a line leading into the old quarter.
Search Google MapsQuai de la Poissonnerie
Half-timbered houses line the Lauch along the Quai de la Poissonnerie. Compare a view of the full row with a detail of a single façade.
Search Google MapsKoïfhus
The former customs house stands on Place de l’Ancienne Douane. Place the building within the square before moving closer to the architectural details.
Search Google MapsCollégiale Saint-Martin
Saint-Martin Collegiate Church is one of the old town’s major landmarks. Use an open part of the square to photograph the exterior, then isolate stonework.
Search Google MapsMaison Pfister
Maison Pfister is a historic house on Rue des Marchands. Its projecting architecture rewards a view that includes both the building and its street setting.
Search Google MapsQuartier des Tanneurs
The old tanners’ quarter is marked by narrow, tall half-timbered houses. Use the façades as a repeating pattern along the street.
Search Google MapsÉglise des Dominicains
The Dominican Church stands near the historic centre’s squares. Compare its exterior with the surrounding streets, checking local photography rules if entering.
Search Google MapsMaison des Têtes
The Maison des Têtes is identified on the city’s heritage walk. Look for a street-level angle that shows the historic façade without blocking the pavement.
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