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A series of canals earned this touristic city the nickname of la Petite Venise

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This French city was under Swedish rule for two years from 1632, during the Thirty Years’ War.

Today, it is renowned for its picturesque and well-preserved old town, canals (in an area known as la Petite Venise), numerous architectural landmarks and its museums.

Can you guess where it is located?

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A) Colmar (Haut-Rhin) in the region of Grand Est

xbrchx/Shutterstock — An alternative view of Colmar

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