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PRACTICAL GUIDE 2019-2020 PRACTICAL SAINT-OMER REGION TOURIST AND CONVENTION BUREAU AND CONVENTION TOURIST REGION SAINT-OMER www.TOURISME-SAINTOMER.com SUMMARY Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������ P�4 Place of interest ���������������������������������������������������������������� P�8 TO SEE AND DO… The legend of Omer ������������������������������������������������������ 4P�2 The marsh of Marie Groët ���������������������������������������� 8P�4 The route of Sigéric ������������������������������������������������������ 4P�6 The world of Lyderic ����������������������������������������������������� 6P�7 The forest of Guémilde ������������������������������������������������ 6P�8 The air base of Bader �������������������������������������������������� 6P�9 PAYS DE SAINT-OMER TOURIST AND CONVENTION BUREAU The interlude of Monsigny �������������������������������������� P�106 7 place Victor Hugo – 62500 SAINT-OMER Near Saint-Omer ����������������������������������������������������������� P�116 Tél� +33 321 98 08 51 contact@tourisme-saintomer�com Practical information ��������������������������������������������������� P�122 www �tourisme-saintomer�com Notes ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� P�128 3 4 5 SAINT-OMER REGION SAINT-OMER REGION © Philippe Hudelle © Philippe © DR Peterolff © Carl Come and visit the biggest natural park of all time. You will need several days to explore the different worlds, there is a wide range of accommodations Although the park has recently opened it was available: hotels, guest houses, self-catering built continually over 13 centuries, encompassing accommodation, campsites… There will always histories and legends. In this park the forests are be a space for you especially that after admiring natural, the water glistens, feeds the Human and the sunset over the marsh. The park livens up with the footpaths take you on an adventure. This park theatre festivals, jazz or documentaries, awesome is surrounded by traditions and the characters are shows, parades and traditional celebrations. Each real and extremely charming. evening the entertainment is different because each Welcome to the biggest amusement park in the moment is unique. world, a park that reflects who you are because it is In the morning, if you are sporty you can enjoy simply real and you are already playing a part in it. either the running paths or trail, the golf club or Our park is organised into worlds. Each world has horse-riding, a splendid swimming pool or the Hudelle © Philippe its own theme, each world has its own activities, cycling route. Others will enjoy their time here, the catering facilities and accommodation. tranquillity of the surroundings, and after a hearty breakfast you can try a session of yoga before Here, the world of Heritage is bursting with secrets: embarking on a new day. the world of industry is a capital in itself, the world of the marsh will take you back in time, the world of The park is well situated and you will also be able to memory is full of surprises… enjoy a day at the beach of Oostende in Wimereux, discover the site of the Two Caps, Bruges, Lille, During your visit, you can explore the park via its Arras, Louvre-Lens, Nausicaa and numerous footpaths, by bike using the dedicated cycling paths, gateway destinations within 1h15 mins from Saint- by boat in a maze that one must tame, by train via Omer. an antique steam train, by canoeing along the river Lys, by car using a 2CV or by riding on a tramway rail © DR Hudelle © Philippe 6 7 Trade, passion, escape… Experience the marsh! Visit of the marsh in the Audomarois region, its old surroundings area and the marshland. Discover the last building workshop of small boats and traditional boats of Saint Omer. +33 608 09 94 88 VISIT OF THE MARSH AND WORKSHOP (DURATION: 1 H 30) €9,5/person, €7,5 for children from 4 to 13 years old, free under 4 years. Boat rental, play area/relaxation, local refreshments… Les Faiseurs de Bateaux - 43 route de Clairmarais à Saint-Omer. More information on lesfaiseursdebateaux.fr THE LEGEND OF OMER THE LEGEND OF OMER SANDELIN MUSEUM MOBILBOARD SAINT-OMER LA MAISON DU MARAIS LES FAISEURS DE BATEAUX © Musée Sandelin © Musée © DR Peterolff © Carl de Bateaux © Faiseurs Situated in a wonderful exclusive mansion dating Mobil board gives you the opportunity to go on a Between Heritage and Nature, the Marshes Rémy and Vincent Colin are the heirs of an from the 18th century, the museum Sandelin has a great ride full of original, surprising and playful Museum will take the visitor to discover by boat the ancestral craft: the building of small and traditional substantial collection dating from the Middle Ages experiences. Before venturing out with a Segway, fauna and flora, the wild and the inhabited marsh… boats. These traditional wooden boats were used to the 19th century, with three permanent routes to you will all receive all the necessary training and an immersion completed by an interactive exhibition as of the beginning of the 18th century by the local discover the medieval art, fine arts and ceramics, a guide will escort you to the dedicated circuits. including feeding fishes… and why not having a vegetable farmers. Nowadays, these craftsmen are as well as temporary exhibitions. It offers a wide Several themes are offered to discover: the beautiful snack at the terrace. inviting you to visit their workshop and are offering range of activities throughout the year: meetings, nature nearby, the architecture or the history guided tours of the local marsh by boat. It is possible workshops, games, etc. according to your preferences. 36 avenue Joffre, to hire the boats on site. 62500 Saint-Martin-lez-Tatinghem 14 rue Carnot, Meeting point: Tourist Office, Tel. +33 321 11 96 10 43 route de Clairmarais, 62500 Saint-Omer 7 place Victor Hugo, [email protected] 62500 Saint-Omer Tel. +33 321 38 00 94 62500 Saint-Omer www.maison-du-marais.fr Tel. +33 608 09 94 88 [email protected] Tel. +33 610 84 56 41 [email protected] OPENING TIMES: www.musees-saint-omer.fr [email protected] st www.lesfaiseursdebateaux.fr www.mobilboard.com • From 1 April to 30th September + school OPENING TIMES: holidays: 7 days a week from 10am to 7pm. OPENING TIMES: • From Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to OPENING TIMES: • From 1st October to 31st March: from Tuesday to • From 1st April to 30th September: 7 days a week, 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. • Every day from 10am to 7pm. Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. Closed on Mondays. from 9am to 6pm. • In winter: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. PRICES: PRICES: PRICES: • Full price: €5,50. • 30 minute ride: €15. • Entrance to the Maison du Marais: €5,90/adult, PRICES: • Reduced price: €3,50. • 45 minutes ride: €19. €4,90/child (4-15 years old), €4,90 reduced price. • Guided tour of the marsh by boat + visit of the • Free depending on conditions. • 1 hour ride: €25. • Boat ride: €11/adult, €7,50/child (4-15 years old), workshop: €9,50/person (€7,50/child. Free for • Museum free on Sundays. • 1 h 30 ride: €35. €7,50 reduced price. less than 4 years old). • Several activities are free of charge. • Entrance + ride: €14,50/adult, €9,50/child (4-15 • Off Season (from October to end of March): years old), €9,50 reduced price. €12,5/pers. LABELS: Qualité Tourisme, musée de France, • Possibility Family Pass. • Hiring of rowing boats: from €20. monument historique. • Online tickets at • Hiring of electric boats: from €35. www.tourisme-saintomer.com LABEL: Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant. LABEL: Label Qualité Tourisme. 8 9 THE MARSH OF MARIE GROËT THE MARSH OF MARIE GROËT LA GRANGE NATURE NATURE RESERVE OF ROMELAËRE AU BON ACCUEIL OMARAIS BY ISNOR © La Grange Nature Grange © La Peterolff © Carl Peterolff © Carl © Isnor Situated in the middle of the marsh in the The National Nature Reserve of Ponds and Rivers Open or guided tours to visit the Audomarois Discover the marsh and the vegetable farmers in the Audomarois region, la Grange Nature is a unique in Romelaëre welcomes visitors to discover the marshland are available to discover this unique natural reserve of Romelaëre: guided tours by boat, place, featuring the beautiful natural aspects of countryside on adapted footpaths in the heart of and exceptional place. The best way to discover the open visits using small boats or canoes. Thematic the Pas-de-Calais region. This equipment will give the Audomarois marsh. Several observatories stops marsh is by boat! Possibility to hire several types of visits are also organised throughout the year: story- you the opportunity to discover the landscapes, the enable the visitors to watch the wildlife, especially boats either for the hour or for the day. Catering telling, ornithological, with Nordic walks, food… fauna and flora through exhibitions, entertainment the numerous species of birds. It is a wonderful facilities onsite. Entertainment and events available throughout the and conferences throughout the year, and also a place for nature lovers! seasons: markets on water, theatre, concerts, folk dedicated fun exhibition museum for all the family. 29 rue du rivage Boitel, music evenings, blind test… Accessible from rue du Romelaëre 62500 Salperwick Route du Romelaëre, 62500 Clairmarais Tel. +33 321 38 35 14 3 rue du marais, 62500 Clairmarais www.eden62.fr [email protected] 62 500 Clairmarais Tel. +33 321 38 52 95 www.bonaccueil.info Tel. +33 321 39 15 15 [email protected] OPENING TIMES: [email protected] www.eden62.fr • Open from 15th March to 15th December, from OPENING TIMES: www.isnor.fr 8am to 8pm. • Every day from 15th March to 31st October from OPENING TIMES: 9am to 6pm. OPENING TIMES: • From 15th March to 15th November, from Monday to • Open throughout the year. Friday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm. PRICES: • On Saturdays from May to August from 2pm to 6pm. • Guided tours are available, 1 hour: PRICES: • On Sundays from 15th March to 30th September from €9/person.