Embarquement pour la Scarpe 2026

🎉 Embark on the Scarpe River - 7th Edition 🗓 Sunday, June 7, 2026 📍From Douai to Mortagne-du-Nord Experience a gentle adventure day in the heart of the Scarpe Valley! The Scarpe-Escaut Regional Natural Park, Douaisis Agglo Tourisme, Coeur d'Ostrevent Tourisme, and the La Porte du Hainaut Tourist Office invite you to a unique slow-tourism getaway. 🟪 Activities departing from the La Porte du Hainaut river port in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux 🕙 From 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM 📞 Reservations: +33 (0)3 27 30 44 35 – [email protected] Electric boat trip Set sail for 30 minutes along the verdant riverbanks. 👉 Suitable for all ages – From €13 per boat (max. 5 people) Discover canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and dragon boating. Get started with these fun and sporty water activities. 👉 From age 8 (swimming ability required) – From €5.50 Pedal boat ride. Embark in pairs or groups of four for a relaxing outing on the water. 👉 From €5.50 – Duration: 30 min (max. 4 people) Tricycle ride on the water. An unusual and fun activity to try as a duo or trio! 👉 Suitable for all ages – From €7 (max. 2 to 3 people) 🚶‍♀️🚴 Self-guided Between the Scarpe and Rural Heritage tour. Hike or cycle to discover the history, landscapes, and local biodiversity. 👉 Suitable for all ages – Duration: 2 to 3 hours – Free 🕙 At 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM - Guided bike tour. Explore nature and river heritage with a passionate guide. Duration: 1.5 hours – Ages 12 and up 🚴‍♂️ The guided bike tour is free, but online booking (by clicking on Book) is mandatory. Bringing your own bikes is recommended. Rentals are available from the river port, but also require a reservation 🚲 Bikes available: 2 electric bikes, 6 mountain bikes, 3 children's bikes of various sizes. Helmets are mandatory. Wearing a high-vis vest is recommended. 📞 Call +33 (0)3 27 30 44 35 📧 or email: [email protected] 🦆 Charity Plastic Duck Race - 11am 🤝 In partnership with the Rotary Club Condé-Saint-Amand Benefiting (among others) the association Derrière ce sourire - syndrome d'Angelman and the association Les Agriculteurs de l'Amandinois The Scarpe's Wild Ducks are coming! Join the most fun water competition ever! 🐤 🎟 Buy your duck: 👉 On-site on the day of the event 👉 Now at the River Port or the La Porte du Hainaut Leisure and Nature Park 👉 At the Tourist Information Offices in the town center and at the Thermal Baths 👉 At local businesses in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux: Pollet Butcher Shop, Amandine Bakery, Thermal Pharmacy, PMU Le Thierce 🎁 Amazing prizes to be won: 1st prize: an electric bike 2nd prize: a refurbished iPhone 3rd prize: a Pokémon card and many other prizes (including several packs of Pokémon cards)! We promise: no ugly ducklings in sight, just fun and good vibes! And also: Inflatable structures, snacks (fries, waffles), beer sales from Brasserie des Sources starting at 11:00 AM. 📞 Info & reservations: +33 (0)3 27 30 44 35 📧 [email protected] These activities are part of the Embarkation for the Scarpe event. Find the full program via the website link 👉 https://www.calameo.com/read/006133775cf1833cdcacb