Place de l'Ancienne Douane: Colmar's Historic Heart

Getting There

• Walking

  From Colmar's city center, Place de l'Ancienne Douane is easily accessible by foot. Head towards the main road, Rue des Marchands, and walk straight down this street until you reach Place de l'Ancienne Douane, which will be on your right. The walk is a pleasant one, offering scenic views of the area's picturesque architecture. No costs involved.

• Public Transport

  Colmar has a public transport system called TRACE. While Place de l'Ancienne Douane isn't directly serviced by buses , you can take a bus to a nearby stop in the city center and walk a short distance to the square. A single ticket costs €1.50. A carnet of 10 tickets costs €10.60.

• Taxi/Ride-share

  Taxis and ride-sharing services are available in Colmar. A short trip from the Colmar train station or another location in the city center to Place de l'Ancienne Douane would typically cost between €8 and €15, depending on traffic and the specific service used.

• Parking

  If driving, several parking options are available near Place de l'Ancienne Douane. The Rapp car park (next to the Champ de Mars) has the largest capacity. The Town Hall car park is also ideally located near the historic center. Parking prices vary, but all car parks in the city center are free for the first hour. For longer stays, the Lacarre car park offers a flat rate of €3 per day. On-street parking is also available, but it is divided into zones with varying rates. Mobile applications like Paybyphone, Easypark, and Flowbird can be used to pay for parking.