Photo Pays Marais©Photo Pays Marais|© Studio2BisOur articlesIn the spotlightIn the footsteps of Marie Groët, legendary witch of the Audomarois marshesLegendary witch of the Audomarois marsh. “Be careful! Don’t get too close to the water! Otherwise Marie Groët will catch you at the bottom of the water!” All...Antique books from the Agglomeration Library of the Saint-Omer area©Antique books from the Agglomeration Library of the Saint-Omer area|Photo Carl - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerA First Folio of Shakespeare in Saint-OmerIt’s that kind of story that only happens here… The story of a treasure hidden in a library and forgotten by all until pure chance and an inventory that will reveal...The town hall of Aire-sur-la-Lys is located on the Grand'Place and has the particularity of housing the belfry slightly offset, a condition of Louis XIV in order to separate civil power and state power.©Belfry of Aire-sur-la-Lys|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerThe giants Lyderic and ChrymhildeThe founding legend of the city of Aire-sur-la-Lys narrates an incredible adventure whose veracity is difficult to prove as it mixes story and fantasy. It is the story of the...Imaginary Coffee Mill©Imaginary Coffee Mill|© Studio2BisVissery, time travelerThere are stories that enter the fantastic in the Saint-Omer region. Charles-Dominique De Vissery de Boisvallé, a scientific inventor and lawyer from Saint-Omer in the 18th...Mathurin Saint-Omer©Mathurin Saint-OmerMathurin, the time keeper of Saint-OmerPerched on the old campanile, former water gate, Mathurin was an automaton, dating from the sixteenth century, which struck all the hours and quickly became the emblem of the...Mongolian bottom©Mongolian bottomThe Saint-Omer region “Simply wonderfulWelcome to the biggest amusement park in the world, a park that is like you because it is simply real and you are already a part of it. The imaginary in the country of Saint-Omer©The imaginary in the country of Saint-Omer|© Studio2BisImagination for a better understandingAnd if the tourist became a traveler… It’s a whole storytelling adventure that the Pays de Saint-Omer offers through experiences that allow you to fully immerse...
Wonderin Paysde Saint-OmerThe 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-OmerHeritage wondersRediscover this heritage that past generations have known and that future generations will know. Come and unravel the secrets of its longevity and appreciate its unsuspected...Read moreLes Ballastières Hiking Group © P.hudelle, Tourisme En Pays De Saint Omer (1)© Group hiking in the nature reserve, the Ballastières|P.Hudelle - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerPreserved spacesExplore the preserved spaces of the Pays de Saint-Omer and discover how it contributes to the respect of the environment. Go to meet the territory’s fauna and flora and...Read moreRando-Rail in Nielles-les-Bléquin©Rando-Rail in Nielles-les-Bléquin|P.Hudelle - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerIncomparable experiencesWhat if we went further, stronger or higher in the Saint-Omer area? It’s possible with these unusual activities: escape in a segway in the marsh, rob a treasure or take...Read moreCFTVA Train © P.Hudelle, Balades en Audomarois©Steam locomotive of the Chemin de Fer Touristique de la Vallée de l'Aa|P.Hudelle, Balades en AudomaroisProdigious inventionsDiscover the prodigious inventions that have shaped and continue to shape the history of the Pays de Saint-Omer.Listen to passionate professionals who will tell you all about...Read moreWalking tour Lansberghe©Walking tour Lansberghe|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerFabulous pathsStroll along limestone hillsides, play golf, discover France’s last market gardening marsh, enjoy mountain biking along forest paths or explore ancient battlefields and...Read moreAerial view of the Cupola of Helfaut-Wizernes©Aerial view of the Cupola of Helfaut-Wizernes|Ecodrone - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerShared memoriesPush open the door to these places that keep alive the stories of yesteryear. Take a step back in time and dive into the heart of history. Read moreWonderful Passage©Wonderful Passage|Tourisme En Pays De Saint OmerDelicious flavorsWhat could be more intoxicating than discovering a region through its culinary specialties and know-how? The Pays de Saint-Omer is bursting with craftsmen ready to show you...Read more
