With more than 80 listed historical monuments, the hilltop medieval city is home to one of the largest preserved heritage sites in France.

Eight kilometers of ramparts surround this treasure and give the city its name of crowned mountain.

Notre-Dame Cathedral , the most beautiful jewel in this crown, is visible for miles around.

Laon invites you to stroll and discover more than six centuries of history . From the Saint-Martin church, to the charming Templar chapel, passing by the Dauphin's courtyard, art and history lovers or simple walkers are delighted. In Laon, they discover a city where the eye is constantly challenged by an architectural detail or a trace left by history...