It is in the Lyzel suburb in Saint-Omer (62 - Pas-de-Calais) that the Boat Makers are working to safeguard the centuries-old tradition of building « bacôves » and « escutes ».
These beautiful Flemish oak boats, heirs to almost a millennium of know-how, were used until the end of the 1980s by market gardeners in the marsh of St-Omer.
Today, craftsmen open the doors of their workshop to the general public while offering an authentic discovery of "their" marsh by boat. A vast natural space recognized by UNESCO, watering 15 municipalities thanks to 700 kilometers of canals!
A unique and exotic place
Since 2009, the company has made its way and brings together in its workforce a group of friends, passionate about traditions and the history of the Saint-Omer marsh. This spirit of camaraderie and unfailing optimism has allowed the creation of many immersive activities around the traditional shipyard and its mini-sawmill:
- Rowing or electric boats as well as canoes to hire for unique touristic circuits in the heart of the labyrinth of the marsh;
- River cruises commented by passionate guides;
- A tavern proud to use local and seasonal products as well as Flemish games;
- A field dedicated to organic market gardening;
- The possibility to have a local lunch on a cruise
- An exhibition of old tools;
- Recurring or new events; - ...
In short, a real island of life and sharing dedicated to local professions, ecotourism and slow tourism!
- Website lesfaiseursdebateaux.fr - external link
- Email Lesfaiseursdebateaux@gmail.com
- X, ex-Twitter faiseursbateaux?mx=2
- Phone 06 08 09 94 88
- headquarters 43 route de Clairmarais 62500 SAINT-OMER FRANCE
