Parc du Champs de Mars (Champs de Mars Park), Colmar
The Champ-de-Mars (Champs de Mars Park) is a public park in Colmar in Alsace. It has vast green spaces with a fountain in the center surmounted by the statue of Admiral Bruat built in 1864 and built by Bartholdi.
It is located in the Center district, not far from the Haut-Rhin prefecture. It was on this site that a public promenade was built in 1745, outside the city at that time.
The layout of this park recalls the cross of the Legion of Honor. In the southwestern part of the park is installed a carousel with its closed gallery, a model unique in Europe for its size.
It is located in the Center district, not far from the Haut-Rhin prefecture. It was on this site that a public promenade was built in 1745, outside the city at that time.
The layout of this park recalls the cross of the Legion of Honor. In the southwestern part of the park is installed a carousel with its closed gallery, a model unique in Europe for its size.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Sight Name: Parc du Champs de Mars (Champs de Mars Park)
Sight Location: Colmar, France (See walking tours in Colmar)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Colmar, France (See walking tours in Colmar)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Colmar, France
Create Your Own Walk in Colmar
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Colmar Introduction Walking Tour
Charlemagne was well acquainted with Colmar in his wars with the Saxons from 772 to 804 AD. Carolingian emperor Charles the Fat held an assembly there in 884. It was a free imperial city under Emperor Frederick II in 1226. Captured and held by Sweden in 1632, it was conquered at last by Louis XIV of France in 1673.
In 1871 it was annexed by the German Empire as a result of the Franco-Prussian... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
In 1871 it was annexed by the German Empire as a result of the Franco-Prussian... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Bartholdi's Statues in Colmar
Auguste Bartholdi is one of the most famous artists from Colmar. His works, such as the Lion of Belfort in Belfort, France, and the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, are known around the world. Colmar is decorated with open-air pieces sculpted by the artist.
Many of Bartholdi's statues are found in fountains that occupy spaces in city squares or on significant street corners. Some of... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles
Many of Bartholdi's statues are found in fountains that occupy spaces in city squares or on significant street corners. Some of... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles