Your stay

Out of time

Imagine yourself gathered on a private barge: the children explore the boat, the grown-ups set the table overlooking the water, while the kitchen simmers the team meal or a snack for reunited cousins.

With its modular cabins and vast panoramic lounge at water’s edge, the Mathurin barge can be transformed for a weekend or a week into a floating home where everyone has their own place.

Here, there are no neighbours, no traffic: just your tribe, the gentleness of the canal and the pleasure of celebrating a precious moment away from the hustle and bustle. Don’t wait any longer to stay on board the Houseboat Mathurin.

Peace of mind

Local food baskets

To order, we prepare packed lunches of local produce: local beer, apple juice, farmhouse cheeses, Flemish charcuterie and fresh bread. Ideal for a gourmet meal together or a picnic between two explorations.

Your breakfasts

On request, we can also provide the condiments you need for a delicious breakfast, with local flavours:
coffee, locally roasted tea, local apple juice, fresh eggs, fresh bread, pastries, jam, fruit...

Family Kit

Travel light!
Umbrella bed, high chair, games console and a wide selection of board games are already on board to keep young and old occupied.
Less luggage, more time to enjoy.

We recommend

Boat trip in the Marais Audomarois

Just a 5-minute drive from the barge, take a traditional boat trip among the watergangs of the Marais audomarois. Herons, water lilies and stories of market gardeners punctuate this gentle ride, perfect for young and old alike.
Further information: https://lesfaiseursdebateaux.fr/

Cafés Didier Boulet - Visit the Artisanal Coffee Roastery

Cafés Didier Boulet roasting invites you to discover the art of coffee.
As an artisan roaster in Arques, their shops also in Saint-Omer, offer local coffees from all over the world.
Freshly roasted, their coffees offer unique and authentic flavours. A delight for coffee lovers.
Visit the roastery and discover the world of coffee: https://www.cafe-boulet.com/

Visit to the Clairmarais Abbey Brewery

Today, almost nothing remains of Clairmarais Abbey, apart from the superb farmhouse, most of which dates back to the 17th century. It's in this magnificent setting that you'll discover the brewing of fine craft beers, but that's not all... because these premises are unique and full of history, you'll discover :
- the brewing of typical abbey beers, as Clairmarais Abbey once housed a brewery;
- the history of Clairmarais Abbey, a Cistercian abbey founded in 1140;
- a unique tourist offer combining tradition, heritage, local crafts, nature, walking and discovery, for individuals and companies;

In short, an exceptional place where you can share the brewers' passion for beer, the history of the abbey and their values!
To find out more about the history of Clairmarais Abbey and enjoy a good beer: https://www.abbayedeclairmarais.fr/

Contact

Do you have a question about life on board, plans for an event or would you like to find out more about our barge? Drop us a line via this form; the crew will be delighted to answer you!