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A day to discover the heritage of Saint-Omer
Are you a fan of old stones, built heritage and monuments? Saint-Omer and the Audomarois region will surprise you. Labeled a Country of Art and History, our territory is rich in churches, civil monuments and old neighborhoods revealing a history that has its origins in the XNUMXth century. Are you planning to discover the Saint-Omer marshes?…
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A day between nature and heritage in Audomarois
Fan of nature, but also of old stones? Between Clairmarais and Saint-Omer, a number of walks and discoveries await you. Are you coming to visit the Saint-Omer marshes by boat? Optimize your journey to stay a full day or a few days in Audomarois! Here is our little example of a program for a typical day among nature…
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Visit the Persyn distillery and discover Houlle genever
Established since its creation on the outskirts of La Houlle, in the heart of the Audomarois marshes, the Persyn distillery has been working for more than 200 years to create a local taste treasure: Houlle genever. With a unique history, the Persyn distillery has restored genever to its former glory. From the popular “drip coffee” alcohol, called…
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Discover Saint-Omer beer and the Goudale brewery: brewing jewels of Audomarois
The Saint-Omer brewery is one of the jewels of Audomarois. Created in 1866, it stands out today as one of the last large independent breweries in France. His name is displayed on the facade of many bars in France and Navarre. Who doesn’t know Saint-Omer beer? The family business has, over the…
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Visit the Dome of Helfaut
In Helfaut, about ten kilometers from Saint-Omer, a former V2 launch base has now been transformed into a war museum dealing with the occupation, the Second World War, and the invention of the V1 and V2. This museum is also dedicated to the conquest of space and includes an incredible 3D planetarium! For…
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The suburbs of Saint-Omer
It's nice to walk around the suburbs of Saint-Omer! Located in the northern part of the city, on the outskirts, the Faubourg du Haut-Pont and that of Lyzel are like a gateway to the marsh. These neighborhoods where water is omnipresent are deeply linked to the history of Saint-Omer in the Middle Ages as well as to market gardening.…
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Discover the Jesuit chapel of Saint-Omer
We can't miss it. Just like the cathedral, the Jesuit chapel stands out in the Audomarois landscape with its massive profile, its two towers, its tiered baroque facade and its brick color. This “chapel”, more like a very large church, was built at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, during the…
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Visit the Grand-Place of Saint-Omer and the heart of the city
The Grand Place of Saint-Omer The Grand Place of Saint-Omer is the nerve center of the Audomaroise city. Located in the heart of the old town, it has many bars and restaurants and leads to all of the old districts of the city. On the square, the neoclassical-style town hall stands majestically, hiding…
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Hikes and nature walks in the country of Saint-Omer
When the spring or summer period begins, some want to head towards new horizons while others decide to stay in the Audomarois... Who could blame the latter? If our territory attracts a good number of tourists, it is not for nothing! In fact, there are thirty-six things to do and as many…
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The Eperlecques blockhouse, V2 launch base on the edge of the Audomarois marsh
