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

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. The railway ...

2020年1月26日 · In the high town, encircled by eight kilometres of walls and formidable gates is France’s biggest protected historic centre. There are more than 80 historic monuments to discover in a city that was the capital of the Carolingian Empire in the early middle ages.

Laon is celebrated for its Gothic cathedral. It’s known for the short climbs between high and low parts of the town. It’s full of surprises, such as Medieval festivals in June and a classical music festival in autumn. In Victor Hugo's words...

2019年1月6日 · Here’s my guide to visiting Laon France, a hidden gem tucked away in the northern Picardy area of France. If you want to take an off the beaten path day trip from Paris, Laon is the perfect choice. You can step back in time without crowds or tourist traps. My trip to Laon began this way …

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.

Explore Laon. There are several important monuments in the town and your visit to Laon will include one of the finest cathedrals in France, the Church of Saint-Martin and the Templars Chapel, as well as substantial parts of the town's medieval ramparts including two imposing gateways through the walls. Cathedral Notre Dame of Laon

Situated high above the flat plain of northern Picardy, is the medieval city of Laon, known as the ‘Montagne Couronnée’ (the Crowned City). It sits isolated atop a 100m high limestone rock, surrounded by the low, flat plains below. The high town, encircled by 8 kms of walls and formidable gates, is France’s largest protected historic centre.

La Chapelle des Templiers, le plus ancien Hôtel-Dieu de France dans lequel se niche l’Office de Tourisme, la rue Châtelaine égayée par un toit de 150 parapluies l’été. Laon est un manuscrit enluminé qui cache les mystères de l’Histoire de France. Il ne tient qu’à vous de les révéler !

Laon (prononcé : /lɑ̃/ 1) est une commune française, préfecture du département de l'Aisne, située dans la région culturelle et historique de Picardie, administrative Hauts-de-France. Ses habitants sont appelés les Laonnois (prononcé : /la.nwa/).