Water Tower Park

This park, also known as the "Court of Appeal Park" due to its proximity to the courthouse, was created at the end of the 19th century during Colmar's expansion to the south. Located at one of the highest points in the city, it was chosen to host the water tower responsible for regulating water distribution in Colmar. Built between 1884 and 1886 in a German neo-Gothic style, this iconic building still dominates the landscape today. The Court of Appeal itself was constructed between 1902 and 1906 right next to the park. In 1907, a monument honoring Auguste Bartholdi was installed at the park's southeast entrance. Historically, this site served as a vineyard and experimental garden for the local horticultural and viticultural society. Between 1959 and 1989, a pavilion in the park housed the natural history museum's collections. Several remarkable trees, such as a sequoia and a bald cypress, still bear witness to this rich botanical past. Since the 2000s, a rose garden has been added, bringing a touch of color and fragrance to this park ideal for walks or resting on its many benches.