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Quiz – Are you an expert on Saint-Omer?
Do you know the historical secrets of the town of Saint-Omer? Test yourself with these 10 questions. Also discover our gift cards to delight your loved ones for the holidays. Cruise, guided tour, meal by the water, boat trip or canoe trip, something to delight everyone! 🙂 Shop
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The Audomarois marsh house – Heritage of Saint-Omer
The marsh house constitutes a traditional heritage to be saved! There are several types of traditional habitats in the Saint-Omer marsh and more broadly, in the Audomarois marsh. But certain common characteristics help define the typical swamp house. These homes are unfortunately in danger. Many have given way to more modernized houses.…
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Walk and hike on the Lansbergue trail between Serques and Tilques
The Lansbergue trail extends from Tilques to Serques, starting from the guillotine bridge in Tilques. 7 kilometers long, this path is designed to accommodate walkers, strollers, bicycles and wheelchairs. It offers a most pleasant stroll in the Audomarois marshes for lovers of hiking, walking or short walks.…
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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…
