Notre-Dame Des Miracles Cathedral - Saint-Omer (16)Notre-Dame Des Miracles Cathedral - Saint-Omer (16)
©Cathedral of Our Lady of Miracles in Saint-Omer|Philippe Hudelle - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Public Garden - Kiosk 2009 - Saint-OmerThe Public Garden of Saint-Omer extends over 20 hectares. Built on the fortifications it offers a beautiful stroll between nature and heritage.In the image, its bandstand lining the French garden.
©Kiosk of the Public Garden of Saint-Omer|PETEROLFF.CARL - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Vestiges Of The Abbey Saint-Bertin Saint-Omer (1)Vestiges Of The Abbey Saint-Bertin Saint-Omer (1)
©Remains of the Saint-Bertin de Saint-Omer Abbey|Philippe Hudelle - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Notre-Dame Des Miracles Cathedral - Astrolabe - Saint-Omer (4)The astrolabe of the Cathedral Notre-Dame Des Miracles of Saint-Omer
©The astrolabe of the Cathedral Notre-Dame Des Miracles of Saint-Omer|PETEROLFF.CARL - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Sandelin Museum Interior Art 2019 Saint-OmerExhibition of the Sandelin Museum and its Fine Arts in Saint-Omer
©Exhibition of the Sandelin Museum and its Fine Arts in Saint-Omer|P.Hudelle - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
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Notre-Dame Des Miracles Cathedral - Interior - Saint-OmerNotre-Dame Des Miracles Cathedral - Interior - Saint-Omer
©Interior of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Miracles - Saint-Omer|Jessy Hochart - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
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©Market of the Place Foch in Saint-Omer|Photo Carl - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer

Saint-Omer

The legend of Omer
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Once upon a time… A medieval city with a rich heritage, cobbled streets and lively squares. Atown of remarkable monuments, opulent mansions and extraordinary gardens. From the cathedral to the remains of the Saint-Bertin abbey and the Jesuit chapel, many sites recall the city’s exceptional past at different periods in history. It’s also the perfect place to stroll, do a little shopping, have a drink or enjoy a regional dish or menu featuring the famous Saint-Omer cauliflower.

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of Saint-Omer

Centre Historique de Saint-Omer
Centre Historique de Saint-Omer
In Saint-Omer town centre, you'll discover a rich architectural heritage and some remarkable monuments. Guided tours of Saint-Omer's historic...
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©Elite Scra team|Julien Duquenne
The emotion of an SCRA match
Dear visitors to our beautiful city, we invite you to enjoy a unique experience by coming to see our eleven-time French champion rink-hockey team. The elite team performs every...
Fete Medievale 2023 Saint Omer Loeil Du Nord 15Fete Medievale 2023 Saint Omer Loeil Du Nord 15
©Fete Medievale 2023 Saint Omer Loeil Du Nord 15|L'oeil Du Nord
Behind the scenes at Saint-Omer’s medieval festival
Take a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the Fête Médiévale de Saint-Omer, where passion and creativity bring to life an enchanting journey through...
Saint-Omer Jaaz Festival 2015 SAINT-OMER (5)Saint-Omer Jaaz Festival 2015 SAINT-OMER
©Saint-Omer Jaaz Festival|P.Hudelle
Backstage at the Jazz Festival
The teams at La Barcarolle, working with the town of Saint-Omer, have spent several months preparing for this 100% jazz festival in the Audomarois region.
Coffee Mill - Interior 2019 - Saint-Omer (3)Coffee Mill - Interior 2019 - Saint-Omer (3)
©Interior of the Saint-Omer Coffee Mill|Jessy Hochart - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Attend a show in an Italian-style theater
At Saint-Omer, there’s a unique and wonderful Italian-style theater that all the Audomarois are in love with.Thanks to compagnie la Barcarolle, I’m taking you to...
La Station Gare 2022 SAINT-OMER © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer (2)La Station Gare 2022 SAINT-OMER © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer (2)
©La Station Gare 2022 SAINT-OMER © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer (2)|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
“The station: a station and a place for innovation
Visit, discover, create, at La Station. After several years of closure, Saint-Omer station has been given a facelift. The new building, entirely renovated, is dedicated to...
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©cricket 11|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Learn to play cricket
The Tourist Office gets wet to help you discover different activities on offer in our area… Silvia, accompanied by several colleagues, put on her sneakers to discover an...
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©Portrait Nicolas lemay 01©Tourism in PSO|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Portrait of Nicolas Lemay, founder of Audo’land
It is impossible to stroll through the Saint-Omer Christmas market without coming across the silhouette of Nicolas Lemay, at the foot of the Ferris Wheel.We went to meet this...
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©consul2|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Portrait of Jean-Luc Montois, a heritage enthusiast
Jean-Luc Montois is Honorary Consul of Sweden in Lille. When it came to choosing a town in the region to settle in, he didn’t hesitate: he bought a centuries-old building...
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©IMG_0014|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Ballotines of perch with cauliflower and vegetables
Saint-Omer, a land of wonder for the taste buds! Here’s a recipe from Gauthier Minque, of the “Harde de saveurs” restaurant in Saint-Omer: Ballotines of perch...
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©SPLTourism in Saint-Omer_ (1)-min|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Recipe for rice pudding with speculoos caramel
In Saint-Omer, a skilful blend of melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness and crunchiness, to be enjoyed without moderation! Recipe for rice pudding with speculoos caramel by Candice...
The Bailliage 2016 - Aire-sur-la-Lys (1)The Bailiwick of Aire-sur-la-Lys
©The Bailiwick of Aire-sur-la-Lys|P.Hudelle - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Balad’enigm is available in Saint-Omer and Aire-sur-la-Lys
BaladEnigm is a new, fun way to (re)visit a city. Already present in Paris, Lyon and Seville, the concept has just been developed in Saint-Omer and Aire sur la Lys. It enables...
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©1 Entre Amis Cafe De France Saint Omer Tourisme En Pays De Saint Omer 1|Quentin MAILLARD - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Saint Omer by Night
A land of beer par excellence, with the Goudale brewery, and a mecca for the legendary conviviality of the people of the North, the Pays de Saint-Omer is full of little pubs...

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Group boat ride at La Maison du Marais (18)Maison Du Marais Groupe Bacôve 2020 Saint Martin Lez Tatinghem © Tourisme En Pays De Saint Omer (18)
©Group boat ride at La Maison du Marais|P.Hudelle - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
The Audomarois marsh, the marsh of Marie Groët
Once upon a time …A vast marshland shaped by Man since the Middle Ages, made up of fields and market gardens surrounded by canals, small islands on which emerge charming...
Belfry of Aire-sur-la-Lys (7)The belfry of Aire-sur-la-Lys is a monument that is part of the heritage of Aire-sur-la-Lys. Built for the first time in 1355, rebuilt between 1716 and 1724, it was classified as a historical monument in 1947 along with the adjoining town hall.
©Belfry of Aire-sur-la-Lys|P.Hudelle - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Aire-sur-la-Lys, the world of Lyderic
Once upon a time… A verdant landscape crossed by charming waterways and dominated by impressive monuments. In the heart of Aire-sur-la-Lys, surnamed “the Belle of...
Rando-Rail Group 2019 Nielles-les-Bléquin (6)Rando-Rail in Nielles-les-Bléquin
©Rando-Rail in Nielles-les-Bléquin|P.Hudelle - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer
Lumbres, the path of Sigeric
Once upon a time… an undulating land, criss-crossed by woods and waterways propitious for nature sports and adventure. Mountains with rich flora and fauna, vast nature...
House of Archaeology Museum Thérouanne (1)The House of Archaeology of Thérouanne: 2000 years of history, a century of archaeology.
©Guided tour of the House of Archaeology of Thérouanne|AUD Saint-Omer
Thérouanne and Fauquembergues, Monsigny interlude
Once upon a time… an authentic countryside, with hidden treasures and a rich history…A place appreciated centuries ago by the bishops who settled here to evangelize...
CFTVA Train © P.Hudelle, Balades en AudomaroisCFTVA Train © P.Hudelle, Balades en Audomarois
©Steam locomotive of the Chemin de Fer Touristique de la Vallée de l'Aa|P.Hudelle, Balades en Audomarois
Arques, the base of Bader
Once upon a time … A paper-making valley shaped by water, where know-how unique in the world developed. Along the railway line, on which a train from another era can...
Mill of Moringhem (5)Mill of Moringhem (5)
©Mill of Moringhem|PETEROLFF.CARL
Tournehem and Éperlecques, the Guémilde forest
Once upon a time … A wooded valley, with white stone churches, medieval villages and charming windmills. A place where you could stop time, breathe, find the simplicity...