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Introduction
Arguably the most intriguing town in the north of France, Laon perches on a ridge that rises 98m (322 ft.) above the plain and the Ardon River. The capital of the département (mini-state) of Aisne, Laon has a long, turbulent history, attributable in large part to its remarkable location.
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Top Things to Do
Top picks for the best activities in Laon
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Musée Archéologique Municipal
This museum was founded in 1861 and remained rather sleepy until 1937, when it gained a collection of 1,700 artifacts (mainly from Greece, Rome,...
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Laon
Most visitors head to this cathedral with the carved oxen on its facade. Having escaped World War I unharmed, it inhabits the spot where an ancient...
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