Laon - Wikipedia Laon (French: [lɑ̃]) is a city in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France It is the prefecture of the Aisne department, known for the gothic Laon Cathedral
Things to do in Laon - Hauts-de-France Tourism 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
15 Best Things to Do in Laon (France) - The Crazy Tourist 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 But the crowning glory is Laon Cathedral, which is visible for kilometres in every direction, and one of the earliest and greatest Gothic monuments in France
Laon | History, Geography, Points of Interest | Britannica Laon is an administrative centre and minor industrial town that has benefited from the decentralization of Paris The main industries include printing and the manufacture of cables, clothing, heating equipment, and plastics
Laon - Tourism Holiday Guide - France Voyage A Town of Art and History, once appreciated by the writer Victor Hugo who sang its praises, the medieval town of Laon, flanked by seven kilometres of ramparts, contains over eighty listed or classified historical monuments
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Laon (2026) - Must-See Attractions The Pays de Laon offers a wealth of natural and historic heritage sites! The medieval, hilltop city of Laon and its Gothic cathedral is a must-see, as are the WWI battlefields of the Chemin des Dames…
Laon • A hidden gem of medieval France • FranceRent Laon, a medieval French city, is found in northern France's hills Its Gothic spires and old walls can be seen from afar History is brought to life in this unique place
THE HILLTOP CITY OF LAON – MEDIEVAL CAPITAL OF FRANCE - Plus Laon’s enormous cathedral dominates the town 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