Saint Omer – Northern France’s Underrated Gem Between Monastery Ruins and Canals

When you think of northern France, your mind often immediately goes to Lille, Dunkirk, or Calais. Saint Omer? Rarely comes up first. That’s exactly the charm of this town. There are no crowds pressing through its streets, no overpriced souvenir shops lurking on every corner. Instead, you’ll find a city full of history, waterways, dignified facades, and a pleasantly down-to-earth atmosphere. Saint Omer is located in the Hauts-de-France region, about…