The story of Little Venice
Little Venice runs along the river Lauch, where market gardeners once brought their vegetables to town by flat-bottomed boat. The Quai de la Poissonnerie next to it was the fishermen's street, and the boats and colourful half-timbered houses still line the water.
Colmar escaped serious damage in both world wars, which is why its old town is so well preserved. The view from the Saint-Pierre bridge over Little Venice is one of the most photographed in France, and many say the town inspired the scenery of a well-known animated film.
