Entry to Colmar

The Statue of Liberty! Some research revealed why ...Auguste Batholdi was a French sculptor, born in Colmar on 2 August 1834. He created "Liberty lightening the world". He died in 1904. This 12 metre resin replica was made to commemorate his '100th death anniversary'.

Colmar and Eguisheim

July 24th 2016
Friday 22 July 2016 Travelling south, back towards Dijon, we stopped at Colmar for lunch. A very different entry welcomed us…the Statue of Liberty! After finding a carpark (what a marvel Neville is!) we wound our way on foot to a canal side restaurant, passing a variety of housing and shops along the way. Eight centuries of Germanic and French architecture feature in this colourfully eclec ... read more

Europe » France » Alsace » Eguisheim

Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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