Pavés de Laon: The city’s delicacy

The cobblestones of Laon

The cobblestones of Laon are part of the charm of the historic city, witnesses of its past and its old streets. The Laon audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this discreet but authentic heritage, that dresses the alleys of the upper town.

The charm of the cobbled streets of the city

Going up the rue de la République towards the town centre, you tread the famous cobblestones of Laon, that fully participate in the charm and the authenticity of the city. In a town as old, the paving of the streets is an integral part of the heritage: these stones, laid one by one according to traditional techniques, have seen generations of inhabitants, carts and pilgrims pass since the Middle Ages. The cobblestone, much more than a simple covering, tells the history of the town, its function and its evolution. It confers on the alleys of the upper town their picturesque character and their timeless atmosphere, in harmony with the old façades and the medieval monuments. To maintain and conserve this paving is also a way of preserving the soul of the city and its atmosphere of yesteryear. By paying attention to the ground under your steps, you discover a modest but precious heritage, that is part of the identity of Laon. A detail of the heritage and the charm of the old streets, the cobblestones of Laon are an interesting stop of the discovery of the town.

What to see

Here you tread the famous cobblestones that dress the alleys of the upper town of Laon, a modest but authentic heritage laid according to traditional techniques, that has seen generations pass since the Middle Ages and confers on the streets their picturesque character and their timeless atmosphere, in harmony with the old façades. The cobblestones of Laon are part of the charm of the city. It is a stop to be discovered, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The cobblestones of Laon dress the streets of the upper town, reachable on foot. They are public streets freely accessible. Good shoes are recommended to walk these cobbled streets, sometimes sloping. You discover them during a walk in the historic city.

Why are the cobblestones of Laon remarkable?

Because they are an integral part of the heritage of this very old city: laid according to traditional techniques, they have seen generations pass since the Middle Ages and confer on the alleys of the upper town their picturesque character and their timeless atmosphere, in harmony with the old façades and the medieval monuments.

Where to admire the cobblestones of Laon?

In the streets of the upper town of Laon, in France.