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   Laon (French: [lɑ̃]) is a city in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. History. Early history. The Ancient Diocese of Laon, which rises a hundred metres above the otherwise flat Picardy plain, [3] has always held strategic importance.

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3. www.francethisway.com › places › laonLaon France travel and tourism, attractions and sightseeing and...

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   • Cathedral Notre Dame of Laon
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   The cathedral in Laon is one of the earliest gothic cathedrals to be built in France, and dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. The cathedral is enormous so the towers of the cathedral are visible for miles around, and since Laon sits on a hill it also has good views across the surrounding countryside. The facade of the cathedral is gothic in sty...

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   Substantial parts of the original defensive walls are still intact in which you can see impressive gateways such as the Porte des Chenizelles, Porte des Soissons and the Porte d'Ardon, a very impressive entrance with 'half-towers' on each side: as you walk through the Porte d'Ardon you might remember that you are following in the footsteps of King ...

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   In the town of Soissons, about 30 kilometres south-east of Laon, you can see another abbey and cathedral.

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4. www.thegeographicalcure.com › post › big-love-for-laon-franceGuide To Laon France, a Lovely Off the Beaten Path Town

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   • Porte d’Ardon. We entered via Porte d’Ardon, a beautifully preserved 14th century turreted fortress in its own right, which provides more than a hint of what lies within.
   • A Battered But Authentic Hotel in Laon. But first, we checked into our hotel in the medieval old town, the Hotel de la Banniere at 11 Rue Franklin Roosevelt.
   • Rue Chatelain. After checking in, we took a leisurely stroll down Rue Châtelain, Laon’s pedestrianized main drag. It was almost entirely bereft of tourists in April.
   • Laon Cathedral. The crowing glory of Laon is its cathedral, the Cathédrale Notre Dame de Laon, on 8 rue du Cloître. It is open daily between 8:30 am to 6:30 pm.

5. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-laon-france15 Best Things to Do in Laon (France) - The Crazy Tourist

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   • Laon Cathedral. The first sign of Laon as you approach by road will be the towers of this cathedral peeking over the horizon. And you can see how it might have left medieval travellers awestruck.
   • Chapelle des Templiers. Knights Templar chapels are rare finds in France, and it’s even rarer to see one in such good condition. And only two others in the country share this chapel’s octagonal floor-plan.
   • Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie. The chapel is also on the grounds of Laon’s museum of art and archaeology. In a city with 1,500 years of powerful tenants you can be sure that the museum is overflowing with artefacts: There’s a Gaulish torque, 7th-century fibula, medieval tiles, the disturbing cadaver tomb of the physician to Charles VI and dainty faïence from Sinceny.
   • Laon’s Ramparts. When you approach the high town from the plain and see it dominating the countryside you know that the views are going to be breathtaking.

6. www.hautsdefrancetourism.com › laonThings to do in Laon - Hauts-de-France Tourism

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   Laon. The hilltop at the heart of Laon is often bathed in a halo of light and offers wonderful views. The short climb that connects low town with high town is a natural heritage walk that takes you up 210 steps towards the cathedral with its breath-taking view.

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7. www.france-voyage.com › tourism › laon-1804Laon - Tourism & Holiday Guide - France Voyage

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   Awarded two flowers in the contest of cities and flowered villages of France, Laon is also appreciated by tourists for the beauty of its architecture and the richness of its history to discover the time of a stroll in the heart of the medieval city.

8. www.britannica.com › place › Laon-FranceLaon | History, Geography, & Points of Interest | Britannica

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   Laon, town, capital of Aisne département, Hauts-de-France région, northern France. It lies northwest of Reims and northeast of Paris. The picturesque old town, situated on the summit of a scarped hill, stands high above the new town, which spreads out over the surrounding plain about 330 feet (100 metres) below the old town.