St. Omer, France Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Away from the ports, the landscape becomes more rural and the roads straighter and quieter. The first stop inland for many visitors to France is ST-OMER , a quiet, unassuming and attractive little town, 43km southeast of Calais. It displays flights of Flemish magnificence, especially in the Hôtel de Ville and some of the recently restored mansions on rue Gambetta. The Gothic Basilique Notre-Dame (March–Sept 8.30am–6pm, Oct–Feb 8.30am–5pm) contains some noteworthy statuary. Unfortunately the eighteenth-century Hôtel Sandelin on rue Carnot is closed for renovation … more »