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Laon
The historical town center.
The historical town center.
Coat of arms of Laon
Coat of arms
Laon is located in France
Laon
Laon
Location in France
Laon is located in Hauts-de-France
Laon
Laon
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Aisne
Arrondissement Laon
Intercommunality Laon
Area
1
 42.00 km2 (16.22 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 25,317
 • Density 602.79/km2 (1,561.21/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
02408 /02000
Elevation 63–183 m (207–600 ft)
(avg. 83 m or 272 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Laon is a commune. It is the prefecture of the Aisne department in the Picardy region.

Sister cities

Laon is twinned with:


Images for kids

  • Laon Cathedral

    Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Laon

  • Gate of Bouvelle Court, Laon, France

    Gate of Bouvelle Court, Rue Serurier, Laon (France)

  • Rue Châtelaine Laon

    Rue Châtelaine

  • Picardie Laon1 tango7174

    The funicular, view from the upper town.

  • Gare de Laon - hauteur

    Laon station from the upper town

  • 2-Cathédrale de Laon

    The cathedral, western front

  • Nef cathédrale Laon

    The cathedral, interior

  • Cathédrale de Laon 14 09 2008 2

    View from the lower city, with the cathedral in the background and St John the Baptist de Vaux in the foreground

  • Porte d'Ardon et remparts Laon

    Porte d’Ardon and city walls

  • Sint-Martinuskerk2 Laon

    St Martin's church

  • Chapelle de la commanderie des Templiers de Laon DSC0242

    Templars chapel

  • Old Abbey Church in Laon, France

    St Martin's church

  • Town square, Laon, France

    Town square, Laon, France

  • Gate of Bouvelle Court, Rue Serurier, Laon (France, XV)

    Porte De La Cour De La Bouvelle (Medieval Architecture, XV)

  • Centre Hospitalier de Laon, France

    Centre Hospitalier de Laon, France

  • Maison des Arts et Loisirs, Laon, France

    Maison des Arts et Loisirs, Laon, France

See also

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