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JustafewmilessouthofColmar'ssuburbs,thiscircular,flower-festoonedlittlewinetown
(pop. 1,600), while often mobbed by tourists, is a delight. In 2013 it was named France's
cutest town—and it's gone to its head. Eguisheim (“ay-gush-I'm”) is ideal for a relaxing
lunch and vineyard walks—and the town is all about welcoming guests. If you have a car,
itcanmakeagoodsmall-townbaseforexploringAlsace.It'sacinchbycar(easyparking)
and manageable by bike (see “Getting Around the Route du Vin—By Bike,” earlier), but
barely accessible by bus. Consider taking the bus one way and taxi the other to Colmar or
other villages (bus schedules available at TIs and posted at key stops).
