Audomarois Marsh Tour, Clairmarais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
The Audomarois Marsh is classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is part of France's National Nature Reserve. What better way to visit these wetlands than by traditional boat, a bachove? We joined Isnor Boat Tours owner, Hervé Leleu, on a tour of this protected marsh.
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Wetlands Near Paris, France
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Water was key to the Cistercian abbey. This is L'Abbaye de Maubuisson near Paris, France, and is in the town of Saint-Ouen L'Aumône, which is accessible from Paris by train, bus or automobile. It's very close.
Abbey churches were not for public use except for perhaps on certain festival days or pilgrimage events. They were reserved for clergy and the aristocracy. This abbey housed the Order of Saint-Benoît, founded in the 6th century, which based itself here after Queen Blanche of Castille founded this place in the very early 13th century. Literacy was rare, and often, the only way to learn to read and write was via the Church.
The above-mentioned Order spent much of their time codifying things, many of which became the bases for Medieval law.
The abbey interior (Gothic style) features temporary modern art installations and exhibitions, free of charge, and the lovely grounds have some permanent modern art installations. La Grange-Aux-Dîmes is here and appeared to be a huge stone barn, but we did not go in. This abbey was very active for over 200 years and at its peak housed about 120 people. It was a residence for high-born girls, a princely residence, and a royal necropole (burial place). A small staff is on hand here to answer your questions (in French) and there are some books and other materials available for sale. There is a free toilet. Since no food or drink is sold here, bringing a picnic would be a good idea. The grounds are extensive and very peaceful. The wetlands here are managed and studied, planted with some experimental flora. If you like Cistercian abbeys, there are many around Paris, and this place is an example of someplace interesting, beautiful and green you can visit in less than 10 or 15 minutes from the city itself. All around Paris, there are hundreds of places of interest, many accessible very easily via public transportation. I am available as a private guide or can help you plan your visit, facilitate your business activities here, or even settle in this country.