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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
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Saint-Denis church in Saint-Omer
In downtown Saint-Omer, rue Saint-Bertin, the Saint-Denis church and its square tower rises in the center of its enclosure. Its ancient origins make this church a symbolic monument of Saint-Omer registered as a historic monument. Formerly associated with certain corporations and large Audomarois families, the St Denis church in Saint-Omer has one of the oldest…
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Le Moulin à café: an Italian-style theater in the heart of Saint-Omer
In the heart of the town of Saint-Omer, on the Grand'Place (Place Foch), stands a building unlike any other. This is the old town hall of Saint-Omer hiding within it a magnificent Italian-style theater. Inaugurated in 1840, this Venetian theater, similar to a large candy box of red velvet and gilding, is…
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Visit the Cathedral of Saint-Omer
Founded in the XNUMXth century by Saint-Omer (Audomar) on the hill of Sithieu, the Notre-Dame chapel very quickly became an important place of pilgrimage. This chapel will then give way to a Romanesque church, then to the current Notre-Dame des miracles cathedral. Built between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, it displays all the trends of Gothic architecture...
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Discovering the Sandelin museum in Saint-Omer
Inaugurated in 1904, the Sandelin Museum, labeled “museum of France”, is located in Saint-Omer in a magnificent Louis XV style mansion. This Audomarois museum contains rich, diverse and varied collections. There we find works of art, architectural elements, ceramics, mosaics, coins, pipes…
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Proscitec, a network for the preservation of know-how in Hauts-de-France
Do you know the Proscitec network? This association works for the conservation and promotion of heritage as well as the memory of trades in our territory. It contains many treasures to discover throughout our region as well as in Belgium, through its members. We must save industrial heritage and artisanal know-how In…
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Discovering the marshes of Saint-Omer with the Makers of Boats
In the heart of the Audomarois marshes, immerse yourself in an extraordinary universe. In the heart of nature, set off to discover this exceptional place (recognized as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO), by boarding an escute or a bacôve, traditional Audomarois boats. With family, alone or with friends, let yourself be carried along by the water and…
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The Romelaëre reserve: a natural area to visit
The Romelaëre ponds: a remarkable ecosystem Straddling the marshes of Saint-Omer, Clairmarais and Nieurlet, the Rommelaëre ponds conceal natural riches. It is no coincidence that this area of the Audomarois marsh is classified as a national nature reserve! It also constitutes the heart of the biosphere reserve (MaB Unesco)…
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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…
