Duration
15 minutes
Best Time
Morning
Price
€
Closures
Closed on Monday
About Boulangerie Gilg
Traditional bakery producing kougelhopf in the classic ribbed ceramic molds and selling bretzel sprinkled with coarse salt. The pain d'epices (spice bread) uses a recipe unchanged since 1903. Opens at 6:30am and often sells out of kougelhopf by noon on weekends.
Insider Tips
Buy a whole kougelhopf in the morning and ask them to slice it for you to share throughout the day.
Practical Details
Getting There
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 15 minutes. Morning visits are typically less crowded.
Boulangerie Gilg is in the Petite Venise & Old Town neighborhood of Colmar. The address is 60 Grand Rue, 68000 Colmar, France. The area is well-served by metro.
Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.
Closed on Monday. Check the official website for holiday closures and special hours.
