Description
The unmissable tour of the Marais Audomarois
Climb aboard an authentic oak ‘bacôve’ and let yourself be carried away to the heart of this exceptional region. In a small group, enjoy an exclusive guided cruise where every moment invites you to escape the everyday.
As you glide along the canals, discover France’s last remaining cultivated marshland. You’ll sail past market-garden plots, the traditional houses of Saint-Omer’s suburbs, unspoilt landscapes and the edges of the Étangs du Romelaëre National Nature Reserve. All these facets will be revealed to you as you set off from Clairmarais.
Thanks to your guide’s fascinating stories, the marsh reveals its full history: the traditions of the market gardeners, the vital role of water, the wildlife that inhabits it and the secrets of a landscape shaped by human hands over the centuries.
Tranquillity, authenticity and wonder characterise this cruise, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. Whether you’re discovering the marshes for the first time or wish to rediscover them from a new perspective, this cruise is the ideal way to appreciate the full richness of the Audomarois Marshes.
All departures can be booked online (not compulsory).
The ‘Estaminet la Baguernette’ welcomes you every day.
Boat and canoe hire: from one hour to a full day, self-guided (a map of the marshes is provided).
