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Laon, France
The crowned mountainThis visit invites you to an immersion in the heart of a thousand-year-old city, perched upon a natural promontory that seems to defy the horizon. Let yourself be struck by the verticality of a city rising above the mists, where carved stone spires pierce the clouds with eternal audacity. Between the strength of the ramparts enclosing the Upper City and the secret of the underground galleries running through its depths, the city reveals a character that is proud, spiritual, and mysterious.

Ardon Gate
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Chapel of the Templars
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Citadel gate
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Yitzhak Rabin Promenade
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Former Hôtel-Dieu
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Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Abélard Fresco
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Old Town Hall
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General Leclerc square
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Petit Saint-Vincent Hotel
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Abbey of Saint-Martin
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Soissons Gate
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Pavés de Laon: The city’s delicacy
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Le chemin des dames: The Ladies' Path
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Neufliers alley
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Advice
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Jan.
5°
Feb.
7°
March
11°
April
15°
May
19°
June
22°
July
25°
Aug.
25°
Sept.
21°
Oct.
15°
Nov.
9°
Dec.
6°
Laon enjoys a modified oceanic climate, characterized by mild summers around 23°C and cool, sometimes foggy winters, fluctuating between 1°C and 6°C. The ideal period runs from May to September to enjoy the upper town and its exceptional panoramic views. The month of June offers the longest days for exploring the medieval heritage, while September provides magnificent low-angle light over the ramparts and historic monuments, while avoiding the more pronounced humidity of late autumn.
No need to worry about where to begin! Our tours are designed as a loop, so you can jump in wherever you are. The navigation system and audio-guide will automatically adjust to your location. However, if you happen to be nearby, we do have a preferred starting point: Ardon Gate, on Enguerrand Quarton street
Free Parking : Promenade de la couloire
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