Hotels near Little Venice Children's Christmas Market

Little Venice (Petite Venise), the picturesque canal district of Colmar, hosts a Christmas market dedicated to children. Chalets line the banks of the Lauch river around the Place des Six Montagnes Noires, with toys, sweets and games, and Father Christmas usually welcomes young visitors.

The setting is the most photogenic in Colmar, with pastel half-timbered houses reflected in the canal and lights strung along the water. Flat-bottomed boat rides on the canal sometimes run during the season, depending on the weather.

Even without children, it is well worth a visit after dark for the views across the illuminated canal.

Pro Tip: Walk to the bridge on Rue de Turenne for the classic view of Little Venice lit up at night. Visit in the late afternoon if you have young children, before the evening crowds arrive.