Chez Capiau: free exhibition in Saint-Omer about the Audomarois marshes
Meet the inhabitants of the Audomarois marshes through a free exhibition in Saint-Omer, just a short walk from the town centre.
Set up in the reception area of the Maison du Marais in Saint-Omer, this free exhibition is open to the public year-round, with no need to book.
What would the Audomarois marshes be without their inhabitants?
Meet Yves "Capiau", as the locals call him. This market gardener shares with you his last day of work before a well-deserved retirement.
Before this last day comes to an end, he invites you, free of charge, to join him in discovering the secrets of his beloved Audomarois marsh, now a UNESCO World Heritage site
With photos from his family albums, the tools he used during his life as a market gardener and films of his early years... You'll be transported on a wave of emotions throughout the visit!
Yves "Capiau" welcomes you with open arms
Free of charge all year round at the Maison du Marais. First, he'll tell the whole family how the Audomarois marsh was built. Then he'll take you on a tour of the trades and traditions that punctuate the lives of its inhabitants. Finally, Capiau will make you aware of the immense biodiversity of the marshes..
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From 15/03/2026 to 03/07/2026
An Invitation to Discover the Audomarois Marshes
Meet Yves "Capiau" and the team at the Maison du Marais. Let yourself be seduced by the emotion and beauty of the living heritage of the Audomarois marshes.
An entirely new exhibition in 2025
A completely redesigned scenography, with Benoît Allemane - the legendary voice of French cinema - lending his voice to Yves Capiau to take you into the daily lives of market gardeners in the Audomar region.
Designed as "the Audomarois marshes from A to Z ", this free exhibition immerses you in the life, work and traditions of the men and women who have been cultivating this exceptional area for centuries. It's an ideal way for young and old alike to understand the richness of this UNESCO-listed landscape.
Located at the heart of the Maison du Marais reception area, it accompanies every visitor from the very first steps: arousing curiosity, prompting questions, wondering. Even before the boat ride or the walk through the gardens, this is where your journey through the marsh begins.