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Ruin of St Martin's church

Ruin of St Martin's church

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Ruin of St Martin's church

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Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

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Location: Hauts-De-France, France

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1. Saint-Omer — loop around the city center in the Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

5.83km

01:30

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ruin of St Martin's church – The Neufossé Canal loop from Fort Maillebois

12.9km

03:17

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gare de Saint-Omer – The station loop from Arques

11.0km

02:47

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

October 22, 2024

The Ruines de l’Abbaye Saint-Bertin are the remains of a Benedictine monastery in Saint-Omer, France. The monastery was founded in the 7th century by the Bishop of Thérouanne under the name Abbaye de Sithiu. The ruins of this monastery are located in Saint-Omer, Rue des Ruines Saint-Bertin. They were classified as a historical monument in 1840. The buildings are now in ruins, but are open to the public. The abbey was originally dedicated to Saint Peter and later to Saint Bertin. It was one of the three most powerful abbeys in the north of the kingdom. The monastery was surrounded by a wall and bordered the rivers Aa and Haute-Meldick. It consisted of three parts: the regular places, the peripheral districts and the outbuildings. The abbey church was located at the heart of the monastery and all the buildings were organized around it. The monastery also had a cloister, refectory, parlour, celler, chauffoir and kitchens. The ruins of the abbey offer a fascinating insight into the medieval history of France and are a popular tourist attraction.

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Willem VS

October 22, 2024

The statue of Suger in Saint-Omer is located in front of the ruins of the Abbey of Saint-Bertin. This impressive marble statue was created by the French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Stouf (1742-1826) and was originally placed in the courtyard of the Palace of Versailles in 1836.
In 1931, it was decided to distribute these statues throughout France, and so the statue of Suger came to Saint-Omer, where he is said to have been born. The statue is 4.50 meters high and weighs 8 tons. The statue shows Suger with two symbols of royal power: the crown on a cushion and the hand of justice.
Suger was an important figure in the Abbey of Saint-Denis and served as regent of the kingdom during the crusade of King Louis VII. He was born in 1082 and died in 1152.

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Karl

March 27, 2023

The cradle of the town of St Omer, this is where it all began.
Very beautiful place, magnificent remains.

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Ruin of St Martin's church

1. Saint-Omer — loop around the city center in the Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

2. Ruin of St Martin's church – The Neufossé Canal loop from Fort Maillebois

3. Gare de Saint-Omer – The station loop from Arques

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