Founded in 1124 in Laon in the modern department of Aisne in Northern France, the Abbey of St Martin was one of the first foundations of the Premonstratensian order. Together with the abbey of Cuissy and the abbey of Floreffe, it was considered one of the primarii inter pares or senior houses of the order (Wikipedia).

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Willem VS

August 27, 2020

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Naturally it belongs to the abbey, but today it houses the "centre hospitalier de Laon".

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January 6, 2024

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The Église Saint-Martin in Laon, located in the Aisne department, France, is an impressive example of medieval architecture. Let's look at the history and features of this church:
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1. Official viewpoint – Cathedral viewpoint loop from Laon

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2. Porte d'Ardon – Notre-Dame Cathedral loop from Athies-sous-Laon

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3. Cathedral viewpoint – Laon Cathedral loop from Clacy - Mons

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Elevation 180 m

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Saint-Martin abbey

1. Official viewpoint – Cathedral viewpoint loop from Laon

2. Porte d'Ardon – Notre-Dame Cathedral loop from Athies-sous-Laon

3. Cathedral viewpoint – Laon Cathedral loop from Clacy - Mons

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