Rapp Square

Rapp Square, in Colmar

Rapp Square is a great tree-lined square of Colmar, dedicated to General Rapp, a native of the town. The Colmar audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this place of promenade, adorned with a statue and a fountain, near the park.

The square of General Rapp

Rapp Square is one of the great squares of Colmar, a place of promenade and relaxation prized by the inhabitants. It bears the name of General Jean Rapp, a native of the town, one of the most faithful and bravest officers of Napoleon, who distinguished himself in numerous campaigns. In its centre stands a statue of the general, a work of the Colmar sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, the famous author of the Statue of Liberty, who adorned his native town with several monuments. The square is also adorned with a fountain and lined with trees, near a pleasant park. Spacious and green, Rapp Square hosts walkers, markets and events, and embodies the art of living of Colmar.

What to see

Here you enjoy the great tree-lined square adorned with the statue of General Rapp by Auguste Bartholdi, the author of the Statue of Liberty, and a fountain, near a pleasant park, a place of promenade and events. Rapp Square embodies the art of living of Colmar. It is a pleasant stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Rapp Square lies in the heart of Colmar, near a park, reachable on foot. It is a public square freely accessible; it hosts markets and events according to the calendar. It is particularly pleasant in fine weather.

Who was General Rapp, who gives his name to the square of Colmar?

General Jean Rapp, a native of Colmar, one of the most faithful and bravest officers of Napoleon; his statue, on the square, is the work of the Colmar sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, the author of the Statue of Liberty.

Where is Rapp Square?

In the heart of Colmar, in France.