Let's go and see the Marais!

9.0km

Gravel 0h39

MOUNTAIN BIKE 0h49

Road cycling 0h29

47m+

47m−

Starting in Saint-Omer town centre, this short loop takes you on a discovery of the three facets of the Marais Audomarois: the wild marsh, the inhabited marsh and the cultivated marsh. A walk accessible to all, ideal for families to enjoy the scenery and gain a better understanding of the cultures of the marsh.

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Let's go and see the Marais!

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Let's go and see the Marais!

Point 1 1.6 km

La Station - Saint-Omer station

La Station, Saint-Omer's station still in operation, bears witness to the essential role played by the train in the history and life of the region.

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Point 2 3.6 km

View of the market gardens at Clairmarais

Along the Neuffossé canal, enjoy a beautiful view of the fields and market gardens of Clairmarais, typical of the Audomarois marshes.

Point 3 5 km

Between wild and cultivated marshes

Point 4 5.1 km

Take a leisurely ride along the Neufossé canal

It's not unusual to come across a few barges along the way.

Point 5 6.6 km

Crossing the famous Haut-Pont district!

A famous district of Saint-Omer, the Haut-Pont is an old working-class area, shaped by its history and its proximity to the canals and main roads.

Point 6 8.2 km

La Maison du Marais

At the foot of the town of Saint-Omer, between the heritage centre and the marsh, the Maison du Marais offers you an immersion into the marsh in all its aspects thanks to two new interactive exhibitions entitled "Chez Capiau, la vie d'un maraîcher" and "L'Aventure Sous-Marais". The team of eco-interpreters will also take you on a traditional boat tour to discover the flora and fauna of the wild and inhabited marshes. You might even be lucky enough to see the fish being fed... and why not try a snack on the terrace by the pier?