Colourful fairy-tale town in France: vibrant in summer and magical in winter 🇫🇷💞

Colmar is said to be the inspiration for Beauty and the Beast AND it's located in France's Alsace wine region, so you know you're in for a treat when you go to visit. Well-rated 3-stars in this fairy-tale town can reach £120 a night in October, but we've found one just out of the centre from £44 a night.

It looks stunning in summer, with its colourful houses, and it's home to some of France's most festive Christmas markets. Plus, between September–November (aka grape harvest time), the vineyards take on warm autumnal colours so it's a great period to go wine tasting, making Colmar a year-round destination.

We've found some great value accommodation with fab rates throughout the year - see below for details 👇

The nearest airport is Basel, which is a 40-minute drive, or you can try Strasbourg, which is 50 minutes away by car. Check out flights using the search function below.

Alternatively, it's only a 10-hour drive from London, which may sound crazy to some, but imagine how much cheese and wine you can bring back in the boot. 🧀🍷 Plus, it means you wouldn't have to hire a car to get to and around the town.

Details

• 📍 Colmar, France

• Hotel booking through Trivago

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Booking example for 7 October 2024

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There are low rates year-round, raising only in December when the popular Christmas market comes to town:

⚠️ According to the Colmar tourism site, at least two of the six Christmas markets in and around Colmar start at the end of November. You should be in the festive mood if you're going to visit this town from 26 November onwards. 🎅

Other Options

There's also this super cute traditional-style bed & breakfast in the nearby town of Eguisheim, which also served as inspiration for Beauty & the Beast and has been named ".

Example date: 17 September 2024

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Flights:

A return flight between London–Basel costs as little as £32:

Example dates: 22–25 September 2024

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Additional Information

We might be Pirates, but we’re an honest bunch. We check all our deals when we review them to make sure everything is available. Here’s the catch: with deals this hot, things change quickly. Flight prices fluctuate, hotel rooms sell out, currencies yo-yo. Mainly, demand for the best deals means the lowest prices don’t last long. But, if you’ve missed out this time, don’t worry: we’re working on more great offers.