The air base of Bader

There was once ...

A valley eroded by water, where world renowned paper making expertise has developed. Along the railway track we can sometimes see a train from another era, this region has a prosperous industrial past: windmills, hydraulic structures…

This beautiful story continues nowadays with the crystal glassmaker Arc, a worldwide leader in tableware industry, the development of the brewery Goudale and a new lease of life for the boat lift called Les Fontinettes.

The attractions

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ARQUES

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux. Free entry with Omerveilleux Pass

Visite guidée de l'Ascenseur à Bateaux

Unlock the secrets of the Fontinettes Boat Lift, a jewel of industrial architecture. Go back in time to discover the history of this unique monument ...
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ARQUES

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux. Free entry with Omerveilleux Pass

Visite libre audio guidée de l'Ascenseur à Bateaux

Unlock the secrets of the Fontinettes Boat Lift, a jewel of industrial architecture. Go back in time to discover the history of this unique monument ...
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ARQUES

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux.

Visite guidée ARC France

A veritable city within a city, Arc can be visited with a guide to discover the industrial manufacture of glass. Through a film and access to the foo...
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ARQUES

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux.

Visite guidée de la Brasserie Goudale

Brasserie Goudale, an unmistakeable identity! Immerse yourself in the impressive world of state-of-the-art equipment. Know-how, tradition and dynamis...
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ARQUES

1 house cocktail with a meal on site

Avantage lors d'un repas au Groët de Marie

A pleasant evening with traditional French cuisine We serve freshly prepared dishes in welcoming surroundings. Our restaurant Le Groët de Marie sati...
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ARQUES

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux.

Voyage en Autorail Caravelle avec le Chemin de Fer Touristique de la Vallée de l'Aa

Historic train journeys along 15 km of the old St-Omer-Boulogne sur Mer railway line... steam train with carriages from 1932 towed by a diesel locomo...
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ARQUES

10% discount with Omerveilleux Pass

Achat à la boutique de l'Ascenseur à Bateaux

In Arques, the Boutique de l'Ascenseur à Bateaux celebrates the delights of the region and its heritage. Discover an authentic selection of local pro...

ARQUES

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux.

Visite guidée de la torréfaction Cafés Boulet

Cafés Didier Boulet invites you to experience the art of coffee. As an artisan roaster, their shop offers local coffees and espresso machines. Freshl...

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