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Ruins of Saint-Bertin Abbey

Ruins of Saint-Bertin Abbey

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Ruins of Saint-Bertin Abbey

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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. Chestnut tree bridge – Voie Verte le long de l'Aa loop from Saint-Omer

46.6km

03:10

400m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Gravel route along the canal – Guillotine Bridge loop from Saint-Omer

33.6km

02:00

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Saint-Omer Station – Fontinettes Boat Lift loop from Saint-Omer

65.0km

04:48

690m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

September 25, 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 of 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, chafing room 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

September 25, 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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Ruins of Saint-Bertin Abbey

1. Chestnut tree bridge – Voie Verte le long de l'Aa loop from Saint-Omer

2. Gravel route along the canal – Guillotine Bridge loop from Saint-Omer

3. Saint-Omer Station – Fontinettes Boat Lift loop from Saint-Omer

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