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9. St. Martin Church
This building, dating back to 1292, has been used as a Franciscan library, hospital, Protestant Church, and the venue for summertime Colmar International Festival of Music.
10. Bartholdi Museum
This building was the home and now museum for Auguste Bartholdi – the famous sculptor of the Statue of Liberty. The museum has many examples of his sketches and models used to create his famous statues. The museum is very light on the history of the sculptor and the Statue of Liberty – but perhaps I just wanted to read/see more as I am an American who loves the Statue of Liberty. You will also see Bartholdi’s statues in many of the square around Colmar. A great artist and I especially like the sketches and models of the Lion of Lyon.
Just outside of Colmar on the road to Riquewihr, you will see a replica of the Statue of Liberty
11. Park Champ de Mars
A beautiful park with a center fountain that you will probably walk through if you come from the train station. The highlight for me was the beautiful 1900 carousel with medieval characters. Look careful for the Colmar scenes painted on the carousel.
