-
The Aa, a small coastal river in northern France
A small coastal river in the north, star of crossword puzzles: the Aa Who doesn't know the “first river in France”? The first river in France, really? Of course, this is not a question of size, but of alphabetical order... But still! Due to this particularity, the Aa is one of the most…
-
Saint-Omer, the city of 9 giants
The giants of Saint-Omer With its nine giants, Saint-Omer is no exception to the custom of the North, far from it! In recent years, the Audomaroise city has indeed seen the return of some of its symbols, once disappeared, brought back to life thanks to the work of several associations and of course, enthusiasts.…
-
The traditional houses of the Audomarois marshes: a heritage to be preserved!
The traditional houses of the suburbs and the marsh of Saint-Omer If the Audomarois marsh is labeled “Man and Biosphere”, it is partly thanks to its ecological riches. It is also because of the men who shaped this remarkable environment and still contribute to its conservation today, among whom we can cite, among others, the farmers...
-
The secular history of Audomarois boat builders
Today, the term “Boat Makers” constitutes our identity, our “brand”. This name also recalls our origins, the history of our ancestors. To find traces of the first boat makers, we must delve deep into the history of Saint-Omer. The origins of boat makers Everyone knows more or less the story of the birth…