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At the heart of the Alsatian vineyards, the Christmas wine cellars are specially decorated for the occasion, offering a chance to meet the region's winema-kers, who will introduce you the great white Alsatian wine, local spirits and liqueurs, as well as the tasty produce of the Alsatian region, during a wide range of events.

Christmas wine cellars

Martin JundDomain12, rue de l’Ange Tel : +33 (0)3 89 41 58 72

• 30/11, 7/12 & 14/12: 5 pmTasting of 2 wines and Christmas tales telling Free

• 07/12: 2 pmConcert of the Saint-Jean Manecantery (Colmar) andmulled wine degustation Free

Karcher Domain11, rue de l’Ours Tel : +33 (0)3 89 41 14 42

• 08, 15 & 22/12: 5 pm 1602 wine cellar visit, wine from the cask tasting, "bredalas" biscuits degustation, traditional entertainment Adults: € 4 - Children: free

Colmar's Domain 2, rue du Stauffen Tel : +33 (0)3 89 79 11 87

• 07, 14 & 21/12: 3 pm Wine cellar visit, tasting of 2 wines, 1 Crémant with gingerbread flavored liqueur and of Christmas specialties such as the "berawecka" cake Adults: € 4 - Children: € 2.50 (By reservation)

• 10/12: Children’s choirVictor Hugo High School - ColmarDirection: Nicolas Husser

• 14/12: "Les Petites Voix"Colmar Conservatory Direction: Martine Weiss

• 17/12: Children’s choirJean Macé School - Colmar Direction: Vincent Ackermann

• 26/11: Children’s choir Niedermorschwihr School Direction: Marie-Claire Auclair

• 30/11: Children’s choirLes Bosquets School Sainte-Croix-en-Plaine Direction: Dominique Drey

• 03/12 : "P’tit Choeur"Louis Pasteur School - ColmarDirection: Evelyne Fleck

• 07/12: "Les Petites Voix"Colmar Conservatory Direction: Martine Weiss

From 26th November to 17th December: 5 pm Pont Turenne - Quai de la Poissonnerie Free

On the canal of the picturesque little Venice, take a break full of emotions! Watch the charming illuminated boats sail by… with children’s choirs provi-ding you an authentic performance, by singing you magnificent traditional Christmas carols.

* Subject to favorable weather and good technical conditions for the children. Information : +33 (0)3 89 20 69 92 - www.noel-colmar.com

Children sing Christmas on the boats *

Church services & vigils• 26/11: 6 pm

Illuminated itinerant vigilSaint-Matthieu’s Church

• 04/12: 5 pmVigil dedicated to tales Saint-Matthieu’s Church

• 11/12: 5 pmSinging and sung vigil Saint-Matthieu’s Church

• 18/12: 5 pmSolidarity vigil Saint-Matthieu’s Church

• 24/12: 6.30 pmChristmas Eve vigil Saint-Matthieu’s Church

• 24/12: 6.30 pmChristmas mass for familySaint-Martin’s Cathedral

• 24/12: 11.30 pmChristmas vigil and Midnight massSaint-Martin’s Cathedral

• 25/12: 10.30 am Christmas Day service Saint-Matthieu’s Church

• 25/12: 10.30 amChristmas mass Saint-Martin’s Cathedral

• 25/12: 6.30 pmChristmas mass Saint-Martin’s Cathedral

Colmar sings Christmas !• 25/11 : 8.30 pm

"Soon Christmas!" Little singers of the Colmar Saint-André School CE1 pupils of the Assumption Institute Saint-Martin Cathedral Free entrance

• 26/11: 4 pm"Christmas songs" Vocal and instrumental Ensemble of the Strasbourg Conservatory Saint-Matthieu’s Church Free entrance

• 02/12: 8.30 pm"Christmas at any age" Singers and instrumentalists students of the Colmar Conservatory and their teachersSaint-Matthieu’s Church Free entrance

• 03/12: 5 pm"Brass choir" Brass quintet of the Colmar Conservatory Colmar boys Choir Saint-Matthieu’s Church Free entrance

• 09/1 : 8.30 pm "Winter evening" Conservatory brass Ensemble Children and youth choirs of the Colmar Conservatory "La Croche Coeur" vocal GroupSaint-Matthieu’s Church Free entrance

• 10/12: 11 amColmar boys pre-ChoirImpasse Hertenbrod Free entrance

• 10/12: 5 pm"The old world / the new world"Youth symphony Orchestra of the Colmar Conservatory Colmar boys pre-Choir Saint-Matthieu’s Church Free entrance

• 13/12: 4.30 pm & 5.15 pm"Music tales" Flutists’ pupils from Florence Pennerath Grillenbreit Library Free entrance, reservation required +33 (0)3 89 23 50 33

• 16/12: 8.30 pm"Nice trip(s) !" Colmar symphony Orchestra "Elégie" womens vocal Ensemble Saint-Matthieu’s Church Before concert: 6.30 pm Mediatheque Free entrances

• 17/12: 11.45 am & 12.30 pm"Music tales" Flutists’ pupils from Florence Pennerath Mediatheque Free entrance, reservation required +33 (0)3 69 99 56 17 or +33 (0)3 69 99 56 18

• 17/12: 5 pm"Singing in the snow" Chambra Choir, women Choir, "Trajectoires" Choir Choir’s class of the Colmar Conservatory "Thibaut de Champagne" vocal Ensemble Saint-Matthieu’s Church Free entrance

Christmas celebrations

Parc du Champ de Mars • Christmas tree marketFrom 28/11 to 23/12: 9 am to 7 am 24/12: 9 am to 5 am

You will find many varieties of trees, advent wreaths and Christmas trea-sures to complete the decorations of your homes. Balls, garlands or figu-rines, a large variety of ornaments will be presented to you, in order to make your Christmas decoration quite exceptional.

5 Little Venice • Children’s marketA child’s kingdom! Young and old are enthralled by this way, surrounded by colorful cottages, where you will find many treasures, before stop-ping to admire the nativity scene. It’s difficult to leave this market without drinking some warm apple juice, parading on the carousel horses and posting a letter to Father Christmas.

4 Koïfhus • Indoor art and craft market Come in and warm up in this medie-val building, where you will discover the creations of local artisans: cera-mists, potters, glassmakers, wood-workers, hatters, jewelers... On the first floor, find more of the wonders of these specialists and enjoy the Christmas stage, settled by the Toy’s Museum with electric trains in its winter mountain décor!

3 Place de l’Ancienne DouaneThis pretty square hosts nearly 50 huts, harmoniously arranged around the Schwendi fountain and extended along the river. At night the old customs Koïfhus, a true work of medieval architecture, is subtly dressed in lights, which sublimate the Christmas market.

2 Place Jeanne d’Arc • Tradition and terroirThis market is dedicated to local pro-ducts, while recreating the intimate atmosphere of an Alsatian village with its half-timbered houses, churches and its animals. It offers many culinary delights such as products of Alsatian tradition, foie gras, charcuterie, wine, brandies, Christmas cakes, ginger-bread and many more.

1 Place des DominicainsDominating the market, the Domi-nican Church is pushed out of darkness by its remarkable stained glass art from the 14th century. Illu-minated by the atmosphere of this historic site, lays huts huddled toge-ther beneath it, offering Christmas decorations, trees and festive meals.

From 25th November to 30th DecemberMonday to Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm - Friday to Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm25/11: 2 pm to 8 pm (opening day)24/12: 10 am to 5 pm - 25/12: 2 pm to 8 pm

5 wonderful Christmas markets Christmas markets1 Place des Dominicains

2 Place Jeanne d’Arc

3 Place de l’Ancienne Douane

4 Koïfhus - Indoor market

5 Little Venice

Christmas tree market

Entertainment places Place Rapp

Unterlinden Museum

Toy Museum

Hansi Museum

Bartholdi Museum

Natural History Museum

Mediatheque

Comédie de l’Est

Municipal Theater

Saint-Matthieu’s Church

Dominicains’ Church

ParkingsParking

Covered Parking

Drop-off / return park & ride Parking Rue Saint Eloi

Tourist bus : visitors disembark Rue de la Cavalerie

Tourist bus: visitors embark Lacarre Parking

Shuttles Stations "Pays des Étoiles"

Parking for campers

Information Tourist Office Place Unterlinden Tel : +33 (0)3 89 20 68 92 www.tourisme-colmar.com

Discovery tour Adolf House

Bartholdi Museum

Pfister House

Koïfhus - Indoor market

Schwendi Fountain

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Fishing Quarter

Covered Market

Little Venice

Pfeffel Monument

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Unterlinden Museum

House of Heads

Dominicain's Church

Saint Martin Cathedral

Former Guardhouse

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