Colmars-les-Alpes

Discover Colmars-les-Alpes on your own

Stroll through the narrow streets or follow the signs from one fort to the next, to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the quirky little corners of the old town. Cobbled streets, tall houses with open attics known as “souleiades”, sundials, washhouses, flower-filled squares adorned with fountains and larch-shingled roofs bear witness to the town’s Alpine character.

Tip: ask for the games booklet at the tourist office for a fun heritage tour with the kids.

A unique visit that will delight everyone!

A place steeped in history, accessible at low cost! Step through the small front door for a grand tour: first the bourgeois house, with its reconstructions of life in the past and touching testimonials to the lives of our elders.

Extend your visit along the covered walkway, which provides access to almost all the ramparts and bastioned towers. Finally, discover the garden of Jean Saurin, master apothecary in Colmars in 1647, and his alchemist’s shop. In summer, you can observe the plants used and learn about their therapeutic properties in the time of Louis XIV!