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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Laon Must-see
A masterpiece of Early Gothic, with its towers adorned with sculptures of oxen, which inspired Notre-Dame de Paris.
See on the map →Perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Picardy plain, Laon is home to one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in France, a model for Notre-Dame de Paris.
Looking for things to do in Laon, places to visit near Laon or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Laon on the interactive mapThe 6 must-see places in Laon
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The Upper Town of Laon
A perched medieval city ringed by ramparts, offering wide panoramas over the surrounding countryside.
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Saint-Martin Abbey of Laon
A former 12th-century Premonstratensian abbey with a Gothic façade, now a school, a witness to the town's rich monastic past.
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The Laon People-Mover (Poma)
An automatic rubber-tyred transport system linking the station to the upper town, the only one of its kind still in service in the world.
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The Ramparts and Medieval Gates of Laon
Seven kilometres of ramparts encircling the upper town, punctuated by monumental fortified gates.
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The Templars' Chapel of Laon
A rare 12th-century octagonal chapel nestled in the museum garden.
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