There’s nothing I have experienced in the US like being in Colmar at Christmas. People stroll along the cobbled streets between century old buildings and churches, and across bridges over narrow wateraway stopping by outdoor Christmas markets selling ornaments, and local foods and and drink.
Colmar has quite a history. As Wikipedia notes, “ The city is renowned for its well-preserved old town, its numerous architectural landmarks and its museums, among which is the Unterlinden Museum, which houses the Isenheim Altarpiece. Colmar is located on the Alsatian Wine Route and considers itself to be the capital of Alsatian wine (capitale des vins d’Alsace).”
For example, Hansi, Jean-Jacques Waltz (1873-1951,is a local hero who was a prolific illustrator. Working as a journalist, he made fun of the Nazis and was beat up and left for dead, but survived and and fought in the resistance. There’s an interesting museum about him and his work.