Photos: Tobias Nordhausen from Sondershausen, Deutschland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Gzen92, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Flocci Nivis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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Photos: Tobias Nordhausen from Sondershausen, Deutschland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Gzen92, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Flocci Nivis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
From the old town to Champ de Mars
Your local guide
Hugo Zimmermann
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Highlights
- The old town's medieval boundary, marked
- A quiet, tree-lined approach route
- Open lawns at Champ de Mars
- A park that changes with every event
- Ninety minutes from old town to open space
About this tour
This longer walk leaves Colmar's old town behind gradually, following a tree-lined route to the open lawns of Champ de Mars. You see the medieval boundary give way to newer streets and finally to the calm of the park itself. Hugo explains what has and has not changed as the city grew beyond its old walls.
The call opens with a sound check at the old town's edge, then follows a relaxed route toward the park. Hugo answers questions throughout and slows down wherever the setting shifts noticeably. A short list of the stops follows by message afterwards.
This suits anyone who wants a calmer counterpoint to Colmar's busier old town. It also suits viewers curious about how the city has grown over time.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Colmar before heading out.
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Old town exit 21 min
The camera leaves the timber houses behind gradually, streets widening as the old town gives way to newer buildings. I point out exactly where the medieval boundary used to run.
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Tree-lined approach 21 min
You see a quieter, tree-lined street leading toward the park, a clear change of pace from the old town's crowds. I explain why this route stays calm even during Colmar's busiest hours.
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Champ de Mars park 21 min
The camera settles on the open lawns of the park, used for markets and festivals through the year. I point out how the space changes completely depending on what event is using it.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Colmar: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Choucroute garnie and Quartier des Tanneurs, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Paris time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Colmar, showing you Old town exit and Tree-lined approach live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Colmar live with my phone.
Times shown in Paris time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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