Colmar, France is a beautiful village in the heart of the Alsace wine region of France.  This village is famous for many things, such as being the inspiration behind the village in Beauty and the Beast, it was the home of the creator of the Statue of Liberty Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, and is filled with tiny canals, earning it the moniker “Little Venice”. Located about one hour across the French and German border, this small town was full of classic French cuisine and specialty wines, beautiful gift shops, and brightly colored buildings.