Category: Boat Builders News

  • May 25, 2024 – Jazz evening in St-Omer with Loriot and GSM Trio

    May 25, 2024 – Jazz evening in St-Omer with Loriot and GSM Trio

    This May 25 for Mother's Day, everyone on our quays for a Jazz & Blues evening (among others!) On the program from 19 p.m., opening act of GSM Trio, a Jazz Band from Lille brimming with creativity! In the second part, our open-air estaminet will welcome the Loriot group…

  • Rockabilly concert with Tobazco Wild Band – May 20, 2023 – 18 p.m.

    Rockabilly concert with Tobazco Wild Band – May 20, 2023 – 18 p.m.

    The summer season is open! So, to mark the event, what could be better than Rockabilly! On Saturday May 20, a concert by the Tobazco Wild Band Group will be held under the Faiseurs de Bateaux marquee. Welcome from 18 p.m. with light meals and cold drinks on site! Let's get the Marais moving together! Meeting on…

  • Proscitec thematic outings – “Trades and youth” – 2021-2022

    Proscitec thematic outings – “Trades and youth” – 2021-2022

    The Proscitec network, dedicated to the preservation of old trades and industrial heritage, is organizing a new thematic action this year in which we are participating! This action is dedicated to youth and the transmission of passions and knowledge. Enough to encourage vocations? A series of exhibitions and activities throughout…

  • Advent Calendar and Boat Makers Christmas Contest

    Advent Calendar and Boat Makers Christmas Contest

    Every week, a draw with places to be won for the winners! The Boat Makers are making their Advent calendar! Every day, from December 1 to 24, 2021, games will be published on the “Faeurs de Bateaux” Facebook page. These publications and games allow you to win prizes through drawings…

  • The Audomarois marsh: 13 centuries of history. A book signed by Philippe Hudelle and Jérémie FLANDRIN

    The Audomarois marsh: 13 centuries of history. A book signed by Philippe Hudelle and Jérémie FLANDRIN

    The Audomarois marsh – 13 centuries of history. A book by Philippe Hudelle and Jérémie Flandrin Philippe Hudelle and Jérémie Flandrin, two enthusiasts of the Audomarois region who regularly take the helm of our boats, are giving us a little surprise at the end of March: the upcoming release of their book “Le marsh audomarois, 13 centuries of history. Published…

  • Flanders and Artois honored in Orléans during the Festival de Loire

    Flanders and Artois honored in Orléans during the Festival de Loire

    It's official ! For the 5th time, the Boat Makers are invited to participate in the Loire Festival in Orléans from September 18 to 22! This time the artisans will be accompanied by a crack team to promote the region (this year in the spotlight). This team will be made up of the Faubourgs Association…

  • Saint-Omer in the time of the Vikings!

    Saint-Omer in the time of the Vikings!

    A ship and a Viking funeral cart on our docks? This summer, from July 22 to August 24, the Vikings arrive in the Audomarois marshes to try to invade Saint-Omer... After an absence of more than 12 centuries! Why a Viking ship on our docks? It all started with the meeting of the Vestfold clan,…

  • Let's admire the July 14 fireworks… On the water!

    Let's admire the July 14 fireworks… On the water!

    Admire the Saint-Omer fireworks… While being in the heart of the marsh! On the occasion of National Day 2019, we are organizing a most original outing! A nighttime walk in the heart of the marsh and its suburbs while waiting for the traditional fireworks... Which we will admire by boat! On the agenda: Visit…

  • There's Full! – Festival of market gardeners and marsh trades

    There's Full! – Festival of market gardeners and marsh trades

    There's Full! Market gardeners and marsh trades festival Les Faiseurs de Bateaux are organizing their market gardeners and marsh trades festival to mark the opening of the summer cauliflower season. “It’s a crowd!” », “It’s full!” »… This phrase comes back on the lips of all the market gardeners of Saint-Omer every month…

  • Cogue evening with the contributors!

    Cogue evening with the contributors!

    The construction of the medieval boat is underway thanks to our contributors! This Saturday, May 13, 2017 was, for our team, the opportunity to invite some of our contributors who helped finance the wood for the cogue via the Cowfunding platform. An opportunity to meet up, discuss the project and snack on delicious waffles...