Chestnut tree bridge – Ruin of St Martin's church loop from Saint-Omer

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Chestnut tree bridge – Ruin of St Martin's church loop from Saint-Omer

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Chestnut tree bridge – Ruin of St Martin's church loop from Saint-Omer

01:20

22.3km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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621 m

Chestnut tree bridge

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With easy bicycle access. (ideal for reaching the station).

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3.87 km

Prohibited travel with luggage

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An impossible bicycle lock on a long-distance cycle route. It is time for some policymakers to reconsider their definition of a bicycle. On a long-distance cycle route, people ride with luggage. But today there are also cargo bikes, bicycle trailers, ...
Fortunately, you can always find an alternative.

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Canal de Neufossé

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21.6 km

Ruin of St Martin's church

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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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22.1 km

Saint-Omer station

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Located in Saint-Omer, France, the Gare de Saint-Omer has a rich history dating back to the 19th century. The first version of the station opened on September 1, 1848, as part of the railway line from Lille to Calais. The original building was modest and located outside the city walls, between the Porte de Lyzel and the Porte du Haut-Pont.
In 1904, a new, monumental station building was inaugurated, designed by the architect Clément Ligny. This building, with its neoclassical architecture, was built with high-quality materials such as blue stone from Soignies and white stone from Creil. The design reflects the grandeur of a 17th-century castle, complete with symmetrical pavilions and decorative elements such as triglyphs and pediments.

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22.3 km

End point

Train Station

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