The French town of Colmar—the birthplace of the Statue of Liberty

Colmar is very close to Eguisheim and is an ancient town near the French-German border. The main color tone of this town is the picturesque half-timbered houses, complemented by canal waterscapes, ancient stone arch bridges, and modern iron bridges, all of which are quite remarkable. More notably, an outstanding sculptor was born here, who sculpted the Statue of Liberty in New York, making it the birthplace of the Statue of Liberty. The rich artistic atmosphere and profound cultural heritage inject immortal vitality into this town. Riding a sightseeing train through the streets and alleys of the town feels like entering a fairy tale world untouched by the mundane. The quaint colorful buildings, oddly shaped multi-sloped roofs, majestic churches, castles from Miyazaki's films, exquisite old customs houses, and ancient museums... A narrow canal runs through the town, reflecting its colors on the water surface. The ripples created by flower boats, the occasional falling petals from window displays, all add a touch of delicacy and liveliness to the town. Still unsatisfied, I got off the train and walked along the canal, finally finding the town's earthly charm at the riverside market, with seafood condiments, fruit and vegetable snacks, bread, ice cream... and the friendliness and enthusiasm in people's eyes.