"Saint Omer, Nord-Pas-de-Calais" Saint-Omer by Helga67

Saint-Omer Travel Guide: 14 reviews and 44 photos

Notre Dame Cathedral

Saint-Omer is a charming old country town situated 40 kilometres inland from Calais.
The highlights of this town are the impressive Notre Dame Cathedral and the Ramparts and Arboretum.

Last visit to Saint-Omer: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Oct 23, 2003
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Reviews (10)

Open on Sunday Restaurants (1)

On Place Foch and in the sidestreets, there were a lot of restaurants and cafés. It was really no problem to choose one,... more travel advice

Strolling around the city Favorites (2)

As we only had time for lunch and a quick visit to the city, we decided first to do a little walking around Place... more travel advice

Place Foch Favorites (2)

During a weekend stay in Nord-Pas-de-Calais we had a short visit to this town before going back home. We arrived at 11... more travel advice

Notre Dame Cathedral - pulpit Things to Do (7)

Don't forget to have a look at the pulpit, it is quite impressive with lovely angels. more travel advice

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zadunajska8 Jun 4, 2012 at 3:12 AM

Interesting page on this little French town, which I keep meaning to go and see when I'm that side of the channel.
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Mikebond Jul 28, 2007 at 1:10 AM

Good Saint-Omer page! I'm going to stay two weeks near Boulogne-sur-Mer, so I hope I'll visit Saint-Omer too.
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filipdebont Mar 24, 2005 at 9:20 AM

Leuke St Omer page, en helemaal nier ver weg, van bij mij is het maar 70 km. In Juli plant de plaatselijke VTB een uitstap naar St Omer, 'k heb best zin om eens mee te gaan.
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sue_stone Sep 25, 2004 at 9:55 AM

Another really interesting town and good photos! Really hope you enjoy Lille as well - it is great : ))
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tini58de Mar 26, 2004 at 12:24 PM

That organ really looks like a heavenly dream - thanks for sharing this with us, Helga!!
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salinhopt Mar 22, 2004 at 12:29 PM

What a fantastic Cathedral Helga! Great architecture and beautiful photos also. Greetings from Madeira Island's! :)
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Luchonda Jan 24, 2004 at 2:07 AM

Photos - nice framed - good looking eye for making impressions !! Thx for sharing
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keeweechic Nov 26, 2003 at 8:01 PM

There is some really lovely architecture in this city. Beautiful interior of the church, an amazing organ - truly a masterpiece. Looks like a really lovely visit.
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diamonddog Oct 31, 2003 at 5:47 AM

What a charming town, and so close by... Great Page Helga
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belgianchocolate Oct 26, 2003 at 11:03 AM

Stijvol Saint-omer...not to be missed when your in the area.