"Immerse yourself in the magic of the Audomarois marsh on one of our guided tours!
Explore its serene canals, picturesque landscapes and fascinating wildlife.
Let yourself be enchanted by the history and biodiversity of this unspoilt natural gem.
Book now for an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature!"
The Traditional in Bacôve
Visite guidée dans l'embarcation traditionnelle , Clairmarais, Saint-Omer.
Guided tour in bacôve
12 seats
1-hour AND 1.5-hour tour
1-hour tour: 1.5-hour tour:
11€ / adult 16,50€ / adult
8,50€ / child 12,50€ / child
Year-round booking
The guide adapts to the audience on board.
Not accessible
Embark for a guided tour on the traditional boat of Saint-Omer: the bacôve .
This wooden boat was shaped in oak by the last boat maker of the region.
In a small group, let us guide you along the waterside in the maze of the last cultivated marsh in France.
You will discover the fauna and flora, the economy, the history, the architecture and the customs of the marsh, as well as the suburbs of Saint-Omer.
We recommend you to buy your tickets in advance to ensure availability.
Our departures may vary depending on reservations.
The Marsh Road
Guided tour on a large boat
1-hour tour
11€ / adult
8,50€ / child
Year-round booking
The guide adapts to the audience on board.
Accessible upon reservation
Board a cruise boat and let the guide
take you on a tour through the canals of the marsh.
You will discover the flora and fauna, market gardening, economy, history and traditions of one of the last remaining cultivated marshes in France:
the Audomarois marshes.
The large size of these boats and their high catamaran format
allow us to welcome people with reduced mobility, whether their wheelchair is transferable or not.
The Fontinettes and the river world
Guided tour on a covered boat
1.5-hour tour
16,50€ / adult
12,50€ / child
Year-round booking
The guide adapts to the audience on board.
Accessible upon reservation
On the Neuffossé canal, starting from the Fontinettes boat elevator in Arques, discover the history of river navigation and life on the canals.
During this visit, you will also have the chance to pass through the high-gauge lock that replaces this elevator: the Fontinettes lock.
With a height difference of over 13 meters, it is a unique experience!
A great way to discover the world of the bargemen and the boat elevator from a different perspective. This new tour takes place aboard our covered catamaran Le Marc.
The guide will be with you throughout the tour.
We recommend that you arrive 20 minutes before the event
to facilitate boarding.
Location: Ascenseur à bateaux des Fontinettes, Rue de l'Ascenseur, 62510 Arques
Don't hesitate to round off your visit to Arques with
discovering the Fontinettes Boat Elevator.
Tickets can be purchased in advance to ensure availability, or directly at the Fontinettes boat elevator before departure.
NB : This cruise does not navigate in the Audomarois marshes, but only on the Aa canal.
MAY to SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
at 10:30am, 2pm and 03:30pm
OFF-PEAK SEASON
Reservations required,
please consult us.
