A meal by the water in the Audomarois marsh
Les Piquinettes, an open-air bar/restaurant by the water and fields in the heart of the Saint-Omer marsh
45 minutes from Calais, Boulogne-sur-mer and Dunkirk, the audomarois marshes spreads over 3700 hectares with its 700 kilometers of canals. This unique setting, recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is one of the top destinations in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. It is in this natural space that the last traditional boat makers of Audomarois offer guided tours of the Saint-Omer and Clairmarais marshes, discoveries in the workshop and unusual meals.
Indeed, the artisans accompanied by Annie Colin and Loïc Boulier, chef and market gardener in organic farming, offer fresh, seasonal and local meals from April to October on their terrace. These meals, ideally coupled with a visit to the marsh by boat, are a fitting addition to an association outing, a family event or a business seminar (unusual meeting, team building, etc.)
An open-air restaurant by the water and in the heart of the fields
A simple outdoor meal for couples, families and groups of up to 100 people that can be enjoyed on our covered terrace.
The vegetable picnic to take away
A takeaway formula for groups >20 people.
The menu includes:
- Faluche garnished with local produce (and seasonal vegetables from the organic vegetable garden)
- A drink (soft, local craft beer, Saint-Omer beer, organic beer, organic apple juice)
- Homemade waffle
The price is 15,5€/person and 10€/child under 13 years old.
The aperitif supplement: local appetizers and regional aperitif (kir-cocktail of red fruits with juniper from Houlle)*: €7/person (€3,5/child with non-alcoholic drink).
Opportunity to enjoy a mixed salad during a guided taste tour along the water. See our gourmet cruise program here.
*Alcohol should be enjoyed in moderation. Sea views, however, are limitless.
Plated menus
The menu includes:
- Plate of local poultry with three sauces (your choice: Carbonade, forest, Maroilles) and Flemish fries / mixed vegetarian salad.
- A drink (soft, local craft beer, Saint-Omer beer, organic beer, organic apple juice)
- Homemade flemish waffle
- A locally roasted coffee (Café Boulet).
– 15,5€ per dish, supplements and drinks not included
– Menu at €21,5/person and €12/child under 13 for groups of more than 20 people (with main course, soft drink or beer, Flemish waffle and coffee).
The aperitif supplement: local appetizers and regional aperitif (kir-cocktail of red fruits with juniper from Houlle)*: €7/person (€3,5/child with non-alcoholic drink).
*Alcohol should be enjoyed in moderation. Sea views, however, are limitless.
They loved it!
Our cruises and visits to the Audomarois marshes? Our visitors talk about it best!
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
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
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
