Travel Guide to La Porte Haute

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start by heading towards the A31 motorway. From any major city in Lorraine, such as Nancy or Metz, follow signs for the A31 and then take the exit for the A4 towards Strasbourg. Continue on the A4 and take the exit for Riquewihr. Follow the D11 road into Riquewihr. Once in the town, navigate to Rue des Remparts where La Porte Haute is located at 37 Rue des Remparts. Parking is available near the town center, but may incur a small fee.

• Train and Walking

  To reach La Porte Haute using public transportation, take a train from your nearest station in Lorraine to the Colmar train station. Trains are frequent and the journey takes approximately 30-60 minutes depending on your starting point. Once you arrive at Colmar, exit the train station and take bus line 106 towards Riquewihr, which runs regularly. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes. Get off at the Riquewihr stop, and from there, it’s a short 10-minute walk to La Porte Haute, located on Rue des Remparts. Please check the bus schedule ahead of time.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel directly by bus, you can take a regional bus from Metz or Nancy to Colmar. The journey may take around 2-3 hours depending on the route. Upon reaching Colmar, you can transfer to bus line 106 towards Riquewihr. After a 30-minute ride, disembark at the Riquewihr stop. La Porte Haute is about a 10-minute walk from the bus stop, located on Rue des Remparts. Ensure to check the bus schedules for any potential changes in service.