Parc du Château d’Eau

About

The Parc du Château d’Eau is a peaceful green retreat in Colmar, offering visitors a blend of history and relaxation. Created around the city’s former water tower, the park combines landscaped paths, shaded lawns, and ornamental features that make it a favorite spot for strolling or unwinding. Its name recalls the importance of the tower, which once supplied Colmar with fresh water, linking the site to the city’s civic heritage. Today, the park is appreciated for its calm atmosphere, where families, joggers, and travelers enjoy a break from the bustling old town. Seasonal flowers and mature trees frame the space, while benches invite quiet reflection. Close to the historic center yet removed from its crowds, the Parc du Château d’Eau embodies Colmar’s balance between urban life and natural beauty, making it a charming destination for those seeking serenity in the heart of Alsace.

Colmar France

Location

Parc du Château d’Eau is located at Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 68000 Colmar, on one of the city's highest points south of the historic old town center, France. This late 19th-century park, also known as Parc de la Cour d’Appel due to its proximity to the courthouse, features a striking neo-Gothic water tower built in 1884-1886, a Bartholdi monument, ancient trees like sequoias and swamp cypresses, a rosarium with 38 rose varieties, playgrounds, and shaded paths ideal for picnics. Nearby, the train station offers easy access just minutes away, alongside the courthouse, residential areas with shops, and a short walk or drive to central landmarks such as Parc du Champ de Mars, Collégiale Saint-Martin, and the pedestrian streets of the old town with their half-timbered houses and cafés.