Saint-Omer
Saint-Omer is a sub-prefecture town in Pas-de-Calais where the canalised river Aa begins its course toward the North Sea, giving the centre a waterside character. The town holds thirty-one listed or classified historic monuments, bears two Croix de Guerre for damage sustained in both World Wars, and sits within the Caps et Marais d'Opale regional natural park, which encompasses France's largest market-garden wetland. Its position between Lille, Calais, and the Belgian border makes it a practical base for the wider region.
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- Population18,250
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 18 km11 mi
Nearest airports
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Saint-Omer: quick answers
Where is Saint-Omer?
Saint-Omer is in Pas-de-Calais, France, about 33 km20 miles in a straight line from Dunkirk.
How do you get to Saint-Omer?
The nearest airport is Merville, Nord (HZB), about 56 min away by road. The nearest train station is Saint-Omer, about 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Saint-Omer?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C40°F. The wettest month is December, with about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Saint-Omer?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 40 restaurants, 12 cafés and 13 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Saint-Omer?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hesdin, Cassel and Ambleteuse.