Samer

Samer

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• Presentation of the city:

• The capital of Canton is located at the foot of hills surrounded the bolt. 15 km from Boulogne-sur-Mer, 10 km from Hardelot, Samer offers by geographical location is a possibility of rapid movement towards the coastline of the Opal Coast.
• Its territory has an area of 1678 hectares and has 3200 inhabitants. The broad cobbled square of the town, by the astonishing situation in his church of St. Martin in the 16th with its font of the eleventh, is the center Samer, which houses the town hall, library, and most businesses. On this site you will find starting points for hiking and cycling.
• This city is famous for its strawberries, for over a century. You have also celebrated the annual Strawberry Festival known throughout the region. Passionate about history, you can go explore the Abbey Saint-Wulms who is originally from Bourg, ancient religious site, which now houses the rectory and a private school. Discovering the sights Samer, be sure to go for a walk on the side of the pond with beautiful swans, and the Public Garden, where a statue of the famous painter Jean Charles Cazin was erected. Subsequently, for nature enthusiasts, will visit the museum pedagogical House of Nature, where a fan will welcome. The strawberry is not the only local product was deemed to be, you also have the "Old Samer" an artisanal cheese known regionally as "the Land of Mist" craft beer manufactured Samer.

• Samer History: The origin of Samer is very old. It was discovered in the vicinity of cemeteries that many archaeologists date back to the time Merovius. In the 7th century, this area is known for Silvacius. The ending of the word seems Gallic countries and means of wood. Indeed, the country was the extension of the forest of Boulogne. Towards the end of the reign of Clotaire II, most of the territory Silvacius belonged to a family of Anglo Saxon origin, one of the two son named Wulms, 650 decided to settle in the Abbey of Hautmont, after a disappointment in love. After his monastic training, he fled to preach the gospel. Back home, he founded a monastery of the Benedictine order and another on Wierre to Wood, he confided to his niece Héremberthe. Around 688 Cheadwala, king of Wessex (Anglo Saxon) through Samer to go to Rome, would have given him a sum of thirty cents gold for the decoration of the building. St. Wulms enjoyed great veneration in the country. He died circa 710. The Abbey was known as the "Area" (which may mean area cleared). In the 9th century during the Norman invasions, the abbey was destroyed, and that of Wierre to Wood, the abbey could not rise from its ruins. As to that Samer must wait two hundred years for the first restorations. At that time, the Abbey was known as St. Wulms-au-Bois. The Counts of Boulogne were the major benefactors of the monastery. They assisted in the rehabilitation of this property. The town became known as Villa Sancti Ulmar "the village of Saint-Wulms. This name, contracted in the usual pronunciation, made in Latin Saulmerieum, vernacular Saumer, Sammer and definitely Samer. Several of them chose their burial, including Eustace II, husband of St. Ide, whose son is one of Godfrey of Bouillon. In 1107, Count Eustace III, in agreement with the Bishop of Thérouanne and Abbot St. Bertin Abbey submit to the Abbot of Cluny in the time of St. Hugh. It is a period of prosperity for the abbey. Several charters of privileges and protections are established by the Counts of Boulogne. In 1112, the town had acquired sufficient importance, there is an annual fair on the day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14). The Abbey owned several properties. The Counts of Boulogne had reserved the right to hunt on the lands of the Abbey. This gives a possible explanation of the origin of Arms of Samer. The legend says that: each year, a doe with her fawn came a procession (of the Holy Cross or the Holy Sacrament). After the ceremony, the doe back in the woods and the deer remained in the monastery for the purpose of a feast. Then one day, a few men killed both the doe and fawn. Therefore Samériens inherited known as "Maqueux of Bique. In the 13th century, the Village enjoyed a historical figure who was Eustace the Monk. He entered as a monk at the Abbey Samer and ended his life as a pirate. The Hundred Years War again caused havoc at the Abbey. The Village was destroyed by the soldier Edward III after the Battle of Crecy in 1346, and the Earls of Warwick and Kent set fire to 1412. In 1540, the English destroyed the town again. In the 16th century, adopted the Religious Reform congregation of St. Maur. On the eve of the revolution, he remained seven monks at the Monastery. It was at this period was born the legend of a treasure hidden by the monks in a cave during the flight. Around 1789, existed Samer industries, including manufacturing of lime, tiles, and pottery. During the revolution, disorder began to Samer and its environs. At the beginning of the revolution, the men elected never failed to inaugurate a new policy without putting it under religious protection. But the storm was forming, and the church was outlawed. It was not until 1795 that the Catholic faith is again approved.
• Jean-Charles Cazin: Famous painter born May 25, 1841 in Hamlet Letoquoi to Samer. The son of an esteemed physician in the region, he received an excellent education at the College de Boulogne. After passing his exams in Lille, he moved to Paris and entered the studio of Lecoq de Boisbaudran master also Lhermitte and Renourd. But it is the kind Cazin had his artistic training. Cazin was married with young Marie Guillet who was herself a great artist, and his son, who died in the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer during the great war aboard a warship, was also a renowned painter . His works are exhibited in various museums and galleries, including Samer, Luxembourg, Lille, Boulogne, Tours, Terminals-les-Mimosas, Holland, England and America? Some of his paintings are in private collections in France and abroad. Jean-Charles Cazin retired at the end of his life in Bormes-les-Mimosas in the Var. He died in March 1901 in Le Lavandou. His wife survived him 23 years and continued to live Equihen. It has left many works in the region as the monument erected in memory of her husband.

• The church of Saint-Martin Samer. St. Martin (315-397) bishop of Tours, a career soldier. He distinguished himself at Amiens, for his charity, sharing his cloak with a beggar. Located at the highest point as an island off the cuesta of Boulogne, the church of Gothic style, is original and picturesque buildings from which it accolent. It was common in the Middle Ages to build houses and shops around, including front. Two churches in Europe have only kept those old memories. The other church is located in the former Czechoslovakia. The north chapel - said the Lady Chapel, built in the 12th century would be the first church (it is mentioned in a bulb of Pope Alexander 3rd dating from 1173 to the parish church of St Martin Samer). It consisted of the present choir and transept (base of the tower), a chapel on each side and a nave, which no longer exist. We note three small columns with figures left at the entrance to the choir, right another figure medieval (3 heads represent the 3 general statements: clergy, nobility and third estate) and behind the altar in the vault handle paper. In the 15th century, the great choir was constructed and juxtaposed on the choir of the chapel. The nave and the nave of Saint-Martin are the same age. The columns come from Romanesque abbey church destroyed before - the church was almost entirely destroyed in 1560 and renovated from 1660 to 1668. After the revolution of 1789, a new restoration imposed itself. Major repairs were made until 1900. A complete restoration of the interior was executed in 1935 for the care of Mrs. Mory benefactor, benefactress. A note in the great choir master of the altar stone and white marble Gothic (after 1800) and the pool right, the 15th century. The relief master altar represents the disciples of Emmaus. The windows of the large chorus, over and above the main altar, are: Left at the entrance of the Grand Chorus, a wooden statue representing St. Pierre (sixteenth century). The statue of the Virgin Mary in the great choir is made of wood and dates from 1800. All August 15, Catholics celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (ie its elevation to heaven after his death). The Chair (1892) has cost at that time 3000 gold francs. The organs were placed in 1935 and from the workshop Cavaille-Coll of Paris. Charity of St Martin (above right of the altar) is a copy of former executed in 1828. The font of Samer are among the oldest in the region (eleventh century), the sets are Romanesque. They come from the church. The sculptural decoration that adorns the top half of the tank, consists of two scenes closely related by their meaning. The first shows a theme, that of the baptism of Christ. At the center of the composition is Christ, beardless and naked, adorned with the cruciform nimbus. Above his head, the dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit is divine yet despite the passage of relief. At the base of the body, interlaced signal the presence of the Jordan River. Christ is surrounded by left St. Jean Baptiste and right by an angel who keeps her clothes. The other side shows three people wearing a simple loincloth, arm in arm and whose attitudes seem to reflect a certain restlessness. To their left, a priest or a bishop is in one hand a stick and made another gesture of blessing. All authors agree to interpret this scene as representing St. Wulms currently converting the Samériens. Under the porch, the benches are poor, very old (twelfth century). The bell tower dating from 1842, 1865 and 1866. They were recast to those dates following the repair of the steeple: Marie - 650 kg - 1866. Marie-Louise - 750 kg - 1842. Marie-Anne - 950 kg - 1865. The facade of the church was built in 1863. It houses the bells.
• A statue was erected in honor of the painter Jean-Charles Cazin, who was commander of the Legion of Honor. It is in the public garden full of freshness and charm.
• Visit the museum at the town hall for free. Monday to Friday from 8am to 12pm and from 13h to 18h Saturday morning from 9am to 12pm.
• Pond.
• Museum educational Maison de la Nature.
• Visit a brewery. Individuals and groups can visit the brewery with an explanation of the process of brewing. Duration: 1 hour. Price: 3.00 euros per person, including a tasting. Visiting Times: off season: 1st Wednesday of the month at 18 hours. July-August: Every Wednesday at 18 pm, reservations recommended. For groups only by appointment. Inquiries +33 3 21 80 10 78.
• Visit farms.
• Local Products: papin pies, goat cheese and cows (homemade) beer.

• The weekend of Easter: Fair of humor and Caricature at the Museum Room at City Hall.
• In June: Strawberry Festival.
• June 21: Fête de la Musique.
• July 14: National Day, flea market and street artists.
• December: Christmas market on the Grand Place.

• Hiking trails and mountain bike

• The Trail Hourquette: hiking, 13 km, 3 hours. You will discover a landscape of rolling hills and wooded groves around the valley of the Liane.
• The White Mare (view): hiking, mountain biking, 16km, 4 hours. This trail will introduce you to one of the hills overlooking the bolt through a succession of landscapes.
• High Pichot (lookout; view): hiking, mountain biking, 28 km, 7 hours. You will enjoy this trail because of its variety of landscapes, and you will discover a unique view of the Heights High Pichot (177 m) on the bolt.
• The ride Mount Raven: hiking and mountain biking, 12km, 3 hours. Stroll a bit similar to the White Mare, but shorter.
• The ride of Lower Blaisel: 6km walking, 1h45. Family fun walk around Samer.
• General Brochure available at the Tourist Office.

• Cycling Routes:

• The city of Potters: Distance 31 km. Time 3:15. Leaving the place Léon Blum Desvres.
• Mont Violet: Distance 29 km. Time 2:50. Leaving the Grand Place Samer.
• Brochure circuits available at the Tourist Office or on request.

• Crafts: Sculpture straw Questrecques - Glass to Breuil.

Church Samer		Stained Glass Church
Statue of painter Jean-Charles Cazin		Abbaye Saint-Wulms
Landscapes nearby		Boulogne Horses
Cattle		The Liane
Statue of Jean-Charles Cazin

Saturday 11 February Day Night Min. -9°C - Max. 3°C

Sunday 12 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 7°C

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C

Brasserie l'ocean   9.5 Hardelot-Plage Brasserie type seafood, fish... Located on the waterfront in Hardelot-Pas de Calais - with large terrace with 300 seats. Located 12.5 km from Samer From 10 € to 35 € per person

Terrasses de l'Enclos Boulogne-sur-Mer N the heart of the old town, the mansion “L'Enclos de l'Evêché”, residence full of character from the 19th century, located at the foot of the ramparts and the cathedral, offers a restaurant... Located 14.2 km from Samer From 20 € to 50 € per person

Auberge de Wismes Wismes In a warm and friendly atmosphere, our café offers regional cuisine! Examples: beef stew, potjevleesch, Rabbit in Beer, chicken in the cider... The restaurant consists of two rooms... Located 22 km from Samer From 10 € to 30 € per person

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Mont violette     8.2 Halinghen Mount Pleasant wants purple small hotel for motorcyclists, cyclists and hikers, and premium family atmosphere. Located on the Opal Coast, near the capes griz nose and white nose, enjoy... Located 8.2 km from Samer 80 € the double room

La longue-roye   Longvilliers In a cistercian farm, in the shade of the Cathédrale des moissons of the 13th century, Anne et Jean-Philippe Delaporte will be happy to accomode you within a pleasant and resting f... Located 11.4 km from Samer From 63 € to 126 € the double room

Sous la roque     9.3 Tubersent 4 rooms of hots in the country side locted between Montreuil s/metrand Touquet. Park raised with bassin and pond, bordered of a river. Calm, pleasant and confortable rooms, with each... Located 12.6 km from Samer 63 € the double room

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Halinghen Home Halinghen Lovely spacious holiday home. 4 family rooms sleeping 13 people. Large garden. 15 mins to the beach. Changeover day Monday or Tuesday. Not Saturday for week let. Two extra rooms sometimes... Located 5.8 km from Samer From 700 € to 1000 € per week

Gite neuf 11 pers avec salle de jeux Bezinghem Gite independent Bezinghem located in the heart of the valley of the race close to the Opal Coast and its beaches. Built in 2008, it includes a game room with billiards, table football,... Located 7 km from Samer From 500 € to 650 € per week

Gîte Rural à Widehem   8.7 Widehem Self catering family housed in an old blacksmith shop on the square of a village of 270 inhabitants. At the heart of the grove of Boulogne, on the edge of the Parc Régional des Caps... Located 7.9 km from Samer From 290 € to 380 € per week

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Camping Municipal du Mont St Frieux     8.4 Dannes Between Le Touquet and Hardelot, at 5 minutes from the beach and close to the pleasant of the Mont St Frieux. Camping recent (2007), new health and well-equipped, rental mobile homes.... Located 11.3 km from Samer

Camping la falaise     8.7 Équihen-Plage Camping is on the 150 between the beach and the touquet boulogne sur mer. Dans a green it is equipped with modern facilities to suit the whole family. Located 13.5 km from Samer

Camping des Dunes     6.9 Camiers In the dunes by the sea with beach access. Located 14.5 km from Samer 15.22 € per day

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Mont Violette     7.2 Halinghen Mont Violette is a charming Bed and Breakfast that offers a family-like ambience. It is located just 5km from the lovely beaches of the Cote Opale. Its rooms have private bathrooms... Located 3.8 km from Samer Room from 60 €

Hotel Clery      8.7 Hesdin-l'Abbé Hotel Clery is located in the Hesdin-L'abbe, just 10 kilometres from the beaches of the Côte d' Opale. It has a fitness centre, spa and sauna and a gourmet restaurant. The Clery offers... Located 6.3 km from Samer Room from 99 €

Best Western Le Moulin Aux Draps      8.3 Desvres The hotel owes its name to the old mill located on the property, right next to the river. Hotel Le Moulin Aux Draps lies in 8 hectares of meadows in a vast clearing in the forest of... Located 6.5 km from Samer Room from 78 €

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