A CFTVA volunteer in the middle of a restoration©A CFTVA volunteer in the middle of a restoration|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerOur articlesIn the spotlightBehind the scenes of the CFTVA, Chemin de Fer Touristique de la Vallée de l’AaBecause behind every enchanted escapade, every marvelous ride and every unique experience lie passionate men and women, unsuspected tricks of the trade and titanic work, we...Brewery Goudale Arques (3)©Goudale d'Arques Brewery|Philippe HudelleVisit the Goudale BreweryDiscovering Goudale Brewery’s IPA, Grand Cru or even rum beers is an astonishing experience. This latest-generation brewery, designed with visitors in mind, is a vibrant,...Arc is a French multinational company specialized in the design and manufacture of glassware for the table.©Glass manufacturing in the furnaces at Arc International|Arc InternationalArc International and OutletTo discover the Arc company is to plunge into the heart of a glassmaking know-how perpetuated since 1825. Based in Arques from the outset, France’s largest glass and...Vue Ville Arques© Photo Carl Office De Tourisme De La Région De Saint Omer (1)©Aerial view of the city of Arques|Photo Carl - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerArques, industrial capitalIt has more than one savoir-faire to its Arques. Arques, Saint-Omer’s neighboring town, is home to some remarkable factories and industries. The world’s largest...Beer of the Clairmarais Abbey©Beer from Clairmarais Abbey|Laurent DelafosseThe best beers from AudomarBeer is a veritable institution in the Nord Pas-de-Calais region, and we’re not kidding around with such a serious subject… The Pays de Saint-Omer and the Pays de...Arques boat elevator under a sunset©Arques boat elevator under a sunset|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerThe Fontinettes boat elevator“There is a place where trains pass under barges…” (Re)discover, l’Ascenseur à bateaux à Arques, this landmark of the Pays de Saint-Omer’s...IMG_0224©IMG_0224|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerLa Boutique de Lumbres: Create, innovate, shareOne of a kind, la Boutique brings together art lovers, Sunday tinkerers and the curious from all walks of life. A friendly and original place that you shouldn’t hesitate...Beer Festival 2021 Saint Omer (4) © Tourisme En Pays De Saint Omer©The Beer Festival in Saint-Omer|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerEnjoy a local beerWelcome to the Land of Beer, where every sip is an ode to tradition and craft brewing. The Pays de Saint-Omer is steeped in a rich and fascinating brewing history, where local...Confrerie Du Chou Fleur @claire Decraene2©Confrerie Du Chou Fleur @claire Decraene2|Claire DecraenePortrait of Paul Bailly and the cauliflower brotherhoodHe fell into cauliflower by chance, and the love affair has lasted almost 50 years. Grand Master of the Confrérie du chou-fleur de Saint-Omer, Paul Bailly defends and promotes...Bacôve trip in the Audomarois marshes with the "Faiseurs de Bateaux©Bacôve trip in the Audomarois marshes with the "Faiseurs de Bateaux|P.Hudelle - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerBoat buildersWould you like to visit the Audomarois marshes with a group of enthusiasts? In the heart of the suburbs of Saint-Omer, Les Faiseurs de Bateaux are the last remaining builders...Maillocheco 9©Maillocheco 9|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerPortrait of Julie Decriem, the art of glassmakingGlass has been made in the Saint-Omer region for a very long time. This is still the case at Arc International, the huge local glassworks. On the craft side, Julie Decriem is...Arc is a French multinational company specialized in the design and manufacture of glassware for the table.©Worker working in a furnace at Arc International|Arc InternationalTop 5 companies and industrial sites to visitThe Pays de Saint-Omer is home to a wealth of unique skills that are a treasure trove of human imagination. Over time, all this applied genius has developed into real skills....
According toyour desiresArc is a French multinational company specialized in the design and manufacture of glassware for the table.©Worker checking a glass at Arc International|Arc InternationalOpen the doors of industry giantsBoat elevator of Arques©Boat elevator of Arques|Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerUnderstanding the human geniusBoat Builders Workshop©Boat Builders Workshop|P.Hudelle - Tourisme en Pays de Saint-OmerDiscover the jobs of yesterday and todayAll guided tours
Wonderin Paysde Saint-OmerWalking 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...Aerial 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. Les 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...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-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...Wonderful 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...The imaginary in the country of Saint-Omer©The imaginary in the country of Saint-Omer|© Studio2BisLegendary storiesOur region is rich in legendary and fascinating tales that have marked the history of the Pays de Saint-Omer. Rando-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...
