The marsh of Marie Groët

Once upon a time ...

There was a marsh created by Humans during the Middle Ages, made of fields and vegetable farms surrounded by canals, small islands where charming small houses and large ponds with exceptional fauna and flora have emerged. A site where even nowadays several dozens of houses are only accessible by boat and where only a few decades ago pupils used to go to school not by bus but using a small boat. A huge area very close to the town where one feels like being in the middle of natural surroundings. A stress-free environment away from the urban activity where only the chirping of birds will break the silence, a place with long lasting traditions and good work ethics.

The vegetables are cultivated on site and sold directly. You can discover the marsh by walking, biking or by boat…. Don’t forget to go and visit the last workshop of «bacôves» and «escutes» (the traditional boats used on the marsh).

The attractions

Vélos Groupe Haut-Pont Passerelle 2022 Saint-Omer © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer (3)

SAINT-MARTIN-LEZ-TATINGHEM

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux. Free 4-hour rental with Omerveilleux Pass

Location de vélos à assistance électrique à la Maison du Marais

Hire an electrically-assisted bike from the Maison du Marais on the edge of Saint-Omer town centre! Discover the town of Saint-Omer and the surroun...
Balade Bacôve - Maison du Marais - 2022 © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer - 4

SAINT-MARTIN-LEZ-TATINGHEM

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux. A free boat trip with the Omerveilleux Pass

Balade commentée en bateau traditionnel à la Maison du Marais

Come aboard one of our bacôves, traditional boats, accompanied by an eco-interpreter guide, for an hour of total relaxation in the heart of nature in...
Exposition Capiau - Maison du Marais 2024 © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer - 3

SAINT-MARTIN-LEZ-TATINGHEM

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux. Free entry with Omerveilleux Pass

Visite de l'exposition "Chez Capiau, la vie d'un maraîcher"

Meet Yves "Capiau", as the locals call him. This market gardener shares with you his last day of work before a well-deserved retirement. Before this...
Expositions - Maison du Marais - 2022 © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer - 2

SAINT-MARTIN-LEZ-TATINGHEM

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux. Free entry with Omerveilleux Pass

Visite de l'exposition "L'aventure Sous-Marais"

Experience the Sous-Marais adventure. Unique and fantastic, this tour of the Audomarois marshes will appeal to your imagination... The Sous-Marais h...
Boutique - Maison du Marais 2024 © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer - 2

SAINT-MARTIN-LEZ-TATINGHEM

10% discount with Omerveilleux Pass

Achat à la Boutique de la Maison du Marais

In Saint-Martin-Les-Tatinghem, the Boutique de la Maison du Marais celebrates the delights of the Audomarois marshlands. Discover an authentic select...
Brasserie de Clairmarais © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer - 4

CLAIRMARAIS

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux.

Visite guidée avec dégustation de la Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Clairmarais

Today, almost nothing remains of Clairmarais Abbey, apart from the superb farmhouse, most of which dates back to the 17th century. It is in this magn...
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CLAIRMARAIS

15 discount on rental

Location de 2CV, Méhari, Combi, Fiat 500 avec Les Belles Échappées

Discover the region at the wheel of retro-vintage vehicles: Citroën 2CV, VW Combi, Mehari and Fiat 500. Several routes available. In groups, sightse...
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CLAIRMARAIS

10% discount on 2-wheel rentals

Location 2 roues avec Les Belles Échappées

2-wheel hire: e-Solex, mopeds, bikesolex, tandems, Californian bikes, Ruffian City Tour...
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SAINT-MARTIN-LEZ-TATINGHEM

1 glass of "Potion du Marais" offered during the meal

Avantage lors d'un repas aux Bols du Marais

The Maison du Marais restaurant offers lunchtime meals based on local produce and marsh vegetables, as well as afternoon gourmet breaks, refreshments...
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CLAIRMARAIS

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux.

Visite traditionnelle en bacôve avec Ô Marais by Isnor

In the heart of the market garden marshes and just a stone's throw from the nature reserve, ÔMARAIS offers a wide range of tours. Led by enthusiastic...
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CLAIRMARAIS

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux.

Visite guidée en bateau croisière avec Ô Marais by Isnor

Guided tours as diverse as they are varied, so that you can discover the marsh as you've never seen it before: set off at dawn to observe the marsh i...
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CLAIRMARAIS

Kir offered with a meal on site

Avantage lors d'un repas au restaurant La Baguernette by Ô Marais by Insor

The estaminet La Baguernette welcomes you to the heart of the Marais Audomarois, 4 km from Saint-Omer, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Two beautif...
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SALPERWICK

kir offered with a meal on site

Avantage lors d'un repas Au Bon Accueil

On the waterfront, the estaminet Au Bon Accueil serves fresh, homemade dishes typical of the region, such as Flemish carbonnade, potjevleesh and welc...
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SALPERWICK

Free entry with Pass Omerveilleux.

Visite guidée en bateau promenade avec Au Bon Accueil

Self-guided or guided tours of the Audomarois marsh to get a feel for this unique and exceptional place. The best way to discover the marsh is by boa...

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