Group/coach offers

Group visits and walks in the marshes of Saint-Omer and Clairmarais

Group visits/outings in the Audomarois marshes

The Makers of Boats offer many modular outings and visits for any group outing in Saint-Omer, in the audomarois marshes.

Partner of tour operators, tour operators and coach operators, we have a fleet of wooden boats for self-guided tours of the Saint-Omer/Clairmarais marshes, 10m tubs for guided tours, our workshop open to the public as well than our exhibitions around river boats and the history of Saint-Omer.

We are also equipped with a 250 m2 marquee in case of rain, a waffle stand for gourmet breaks by the water, our pub (capacity of 150 people) as well as a network of partners to offer turnkey services.

Below you will find our brochure with our standard offers. Do not hesitate to contact us for any requests!

The visit of the marsh and the discovery of the workshop

A unique river cruise in the Audomarois marshes and the discovery of the last shipyard

This is certainly the excursion and discovery most requested by groups!

On the program, discover the fauna and flora of the marsh and its history aboard a bacôve. The guide, knowing the marsh like the back of his hand, criss-crosses this maze of rivers with you.

On their return, everyone discovers the workshop where the escutes and bacôves are made, as well as the exhibitions.

Practical information: This boat trip takes place in a bacôve, a type of flat-bottomed boat that can carry about a dozen passengers each. Our organization allows us to accommodate up to 100 people at a time. This visit can be enhanced with a snack break (homemade waffle and organic apple juice) or a meal in our open-air restaurant.

Discovering market gardening from yesterday to today

On our quays, come and discover the tools of our ancestors, the old agricultural machinery, our family anecdotes…

Lunch on the water!

We offer you a unique day, including a visit to our workshop, a long unusual walk in the marsh as well as a … Lunch on the water! 

Lunch on the water!

We offer you a unique day, including a visit to our workshop, a long unusual walk in the marsh as well as a … Lunch on the water! 

A vegetable meal by the water!

… And in the heart of the fields!

Les Piquinettes, our open-air restaurant (housed under a unique 250m² bamboo tent), offers lunch on our quayside. On the menu: local produce, fries, and traditional Northern dishes!

They loved it!

Our cruises and visits to the Audomarois marshes? Our visitors talk about it best!

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Walk in the swamp

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We had a great time at the boat builders. I highly recommend this activity. The guides are passionate and friendly. It's interesting, enjoyable, and the smell of boat wood and the natural marshland is wonderful. I plan on sending my friends and family there!
Sophie - May 2025

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Guided tour

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It was great, the children had "the best day of their lives" in their words. The team is very attentive and educational, the explanations and demonstrations are very well thought out, which allows the children to learn a lot of things! The walk is also very relaxing, I highly recommend it.
Fabien - April 2025

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Unusual cruise

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A great experience! The meal on the water is an extraordinary experience: the marsh is magnificent, the products fresh and of high quality! Armelle was a remarkable guide! Truly a wonderful experience! To do without hesitation!
Matthieu P - June 2025

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