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Short Breaks

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• No driving • No parking • No flying
• No lugging your luggage
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Marais Audomarois

Cheese, Gardens, Boats and Beers

in the Artois and French Flanders
We take care
On this short break to the French regions of Artois and the French Flanders, we
discover the best cheese, gardens, boats and beers. of everything...

4 Days from £469 Optional excursion
Here’s what you’ll get up to... Saint-Omer Guided Walking Tour Recline, unwind and
watch the world go by
from £30pp Step into Saint-Omer, a as you drive through
Day 1 Local departure by coach or Home Fully escorted
small town that's big on charm! coach travel beautiful scenery.
Connect service, then to our hotel in
Saint-Omer for a three-night stay.
Day 3 Saint-Omer and Marais
Day 2 Mont des Récollets Garden, 3 Audomarois This morning, enjoy Leave the heavy lifting
Monts Brewery and Eecke Cheese some free time and wander through to us – we deliver your
Factory This morning, we travel close the charming town centre of Saint- No lugging your bags straight to your
luggage
hotel reception.
to the Belgian border, to the picturesque Omer, where cobblestone streets lead
Flemish town of Cassel. Perched on to stunning landmarks such as the
a hill, the town offers breathtaking magnificent Saint-Omer Cathedral and 3xB
views of the surrounding countryside. the 13th-century public library, one of Look out for 'B' to find
Here, we will visit the remarkable Mont Europe’s oldest. Explore the beautifully Included out when breakfast is
des Récollets Garden. Set around a preserved architecture reflecting centuries meals included!
17th-century Flemish farm, more than of French and Flemish influences.
20 small green spaces are laid out in Perhaps enjoy a guided walking tour of Included excursions
Flemish and Baroque styles on the the town to discover the hidden secrets.
Mont des Récollets, close to the village We then head to the Marais Audomarois, Mont des Récollets Garden
of Cassel. The garden is considered one a 3,700-hectare UNESCO-listed biosphere
of the most beautiful in northern France. reserve. It is a fascinating landscape 3 Monts Brewery
Afterwards, enjoy some free time in with origins dating back to medieval Eecke Cheese Factory
Cassel to grab some lunch. We then head times. Initially dug by monks to create Saint-Omer
to the nearby 3 Monts Brewery, home to an intricate network of canals, these Marais Audomarois
one of the region’s most famous beers. marshes have evolved into a vital part of
Accompanied by an expert guide, explore the region’s cultural and natural heritage.
the fascinating history of the brewing The area is divided into three distinct Your hotel
family and learn the secrets behind their zones: the cultivated marshes, which are You will stay for three nights at the
renowned beers. Tempting aromas the only farmed wetlands of their kind 3-star Ibis Saint-Omer Centre.
and captivating stories fill the air, and a in France, the protected natural reserve
tasting session perfectly rounds off the marshes, and the inhabited marshes,
visit. Then, we will discover the secrets where local communities have thrived for
to crafting delicious Flemish cheeses on centuries. We will explore the marshes Code W4FSF
a captivating tour of the Eecke Cheese by gliding along the waterways in flat-
Factory, where the tantalizing aromas will bottomed barges. Afterwards, we return MAY 15 2026 £469 JUL 10 2026 £469 SEP 18 2026 £469
delight the senses. An exquisite cheese to Saint-Omer. B Single Room Supplement from £159
tasting awaits, offering a real treat for
Day 4 Return home. B 2027 NOW ON SALE!
cheese lovers. We then return to the hotel
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