Ô Marais by ISNOR

Explore a paradise for all ages 

Ô Marais by ISNOR is the perfect base of a nature holiday the whole family will enjoy. Take time to immerse yourself in the unique landscape, rich biodiversity, cuisines and history of these hidden marshlands.

See the breathtaking beauty of the area from the water. It’s an outdoor adventure the kids will love.

Hire your own electric vessel, rowing boat or canoe or sit back and admire the scenery on a guided cruise. There are so many options and voyages of varying lengths to choose from.

Take a trip with an expert to learn more about the flora and fauna of the area. Bring your binoculars and look out for the wide variety of birds that make their home here.

Discover the rich history of the region and wonder at the legends of the marsh – including the story of its very own witch!

See the market gardens and typical dwellings along the banks or cruise to the nature reserve and trek back to your starting point, with the option of a treasure hunt to keep young explorers entertained.

Make lasting memories 

For a truly authentic experience, take a trip on a wooden bacôve – the traditional market gardener’s boat that is still carved in the region today.

Join a night cruise and be serenaded by a chorus of owls and bats or set sail at dawn and see the stunning spectrum of colours and reed silhouettes as the sun rises through the mist. Alternatively, treat yourself to a dining cruise so you can sit back and feast while exploring the area.

You’re never too old for a good tale, so why not join renowned storyteller Christine Charpentier on a storytelling cruise? Be enthralled as she introduces you to the secrets of the marshes through the tales of fictional adventurer and hero Rocambole.

Shop in an idyllic setting  

Food shopping will never feel the same again after you’ve stopped off at a farmers’ market with a difference on the side of the marshes. Stock up on the freshest of fruit and vegetables grown right on the banks in the incredibly fertile soil.

Visit the ISNOR ‘village’, where market gardeners, local producers and regional artisans also offer a delicious assortment of cheeses, jams, terrines, beers, bread and pies.

Shop for a special souvenir from the marsh. Choose a figurine of a local bird or animal or pick up a postcard or two. You’ll be spoilt for choice with the wide range of books, maps and guides, wooden games, toys and organic soaps on offer.

Sample delicious French cuisine 

The fresh marsh air is bound to give you an appetite, so enjoy some traditional Flemish cuisine at La Terrasse Restaurant or the Terrasse Bar. Why not try the famous house speciality: suckling pig, cooked for eight hours in a wood-fired oven?

If it’s a snack you’re after, then La Baguernette Restaurant has a range of delicious treats, including ice cream, waffles and French toast.

If you’re looking for family picnic ideas, you can bring your own food to enjoy your meal in the covered picnic area.