Visit Laon (Picardy , French Republic ) Laon is a town in the Aisne department of Picardy between Saint -Quentin and Rheims . Often overlooked as a finish by sojourn orstravelling to the south of French Republic , if you are looking for somewhere interesting to layover and explore en route the Laon, which has several interesting monuments to discover, is a trade good choice. Exploring Laon Your visit to Laon will include one of the finest duomo s in France, the Church of Saint-Martin and the Templars Chapel, as well as substantial theatrical role of the town's medieval bulwark including two imposing gateways through the walls. Cathedral in LaonCathedral Notre Doll of Laon The duomo in Laon is one of the earliest gothic duomo s to be built in France, and day of the month from the 12th and 13th hundred . The chapter-house and the gothic fashion religious residence are very impressive examples of early 13th century architecture . The facade is gothic in style and both the two towers and the entree are ornately decorated with numerous Harlan F. Stone carvings. The towers of the cathedral are visible for miles around, and since Laon sits on a hill it also has good thought across the surrounding countryside . The brightly coloured stained spyglass windowpane in the cathedral are a particular highlight. You can also see the chapel adjacent to the cathedral, while the medieval episcopal palace, also found next to the cathedral, is now a court-house. The Hotel-Dieu is another part of this corps de ballet of historic buildings, and one of the oldest infirmary in France (12th century). Ramregion and gateways Substantial parts of the archetype defensive walls are still intact in which you can see impressive gateways such as the Porte des Chenizelles, Porte des Soissons and the Porte d'Ardon*, an original drawbridge , carving on the wall where the armoury once stood, additional fortified elements such as the Morlot Laon Battery and the narrow cunt through which soldiers could shoot in relation prophylactic , and towers including a watchtower and the lea
