If you’re planning a stay at Paul et Pia, here are our favorite places to experience Alsatian cuisine.
At Paul et Pia, breakfast is a gourmet experience you won’t want to miss. Presented as a buffet, it offers a wide selection of sweet and savory dishes. You’ll find fresh bread, croissants, seasonal fruit, ham, eggs and cheese. Everything you need for a complete breakfast.
During your stay, we recommend a trip to the covered market to sample all the Alsatian specialties. These include the famous flammenkueches, baeckeoffe, sauerkraut, kougelhopf, manele and pretzels.
Cafés in Colmar:
If you fancy a sweet break later in the day, Pia suggests three must-try cafés:
- L’Artémise – Café et brunch – 10 Rue des Écoles, 68000 Colmar – an artisanal tearoom and patisserie founded in 2019,
- MOKKA – Café Déjeuner Goûter – 35 Grand Rue, 68000 Colmar – a cosy place run by a charming couple,
- La Bonneterie – Café Brunch & Bar Apéritif – 10A Rue de la Poissonnerie, 68000 Colmar – a charming place full of life.
Colmar’s best restaurants:
Back at the hotel, you can enjoy an aperitif at Paul and Pia’s before heading to one of the city’s many restaurants for dinner.
If you’d like to sample traditional Alsatian dishes, Paul has a few recommendations:
- Restaurant Brasserie l’Auberge – 7 Pl. de la Gare, 68000 Colmar – a warm and friendly atmosphere, typical decor and traditional dishes make l’Auberge a must in Colmar.
- La Maison des Têtes – 19 Rue des Têtes, 68000 Colmar – a historic restaurant set in a 16th-century house, offering gourmet French cuisine with Alsatian influences.
Bars to extend your evening:
If you want to extend your evening, there are plenty of places to discover in Colmar.
- Bar le Koifhus – 2 Pl. de l’Ancienne Douane, 68000 Colmar – offers a magnificent view of the city from its outdoor terrace,
- Le Cercle des Arômes – 5 Pl. Jeanne d’Arc, 68000 Colmar – offers an impressive selection of wines from Alsace and other French regions.
Finally, don’t hesitate to stroll around the town in the evening, where you’ll be able to make some wonderful discoveries.
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Colmar’s museums and monuments
Colmar by bike: discover the wine route!