Here, visitors will find an early masterpiece of Gothic architecture, a style often found in this part of France – Chartres and Reims, for example, attract enthusiastic international visitors and are far more famous than Laon. In the following 13th century, many Gothic churches were built, not only in their country of origin, France, but also beyond the country's borders, where this skyward-striving, light-filled architectural style was now in great demand for new churches (for example, the laying of the foundation stone for Cologne Cathedral in 1248).

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It is one of the first major Gothic-style buildings in France.
This former cathedral which belongs to the municipality of Laon is a historical monument, officially protected since 1840.

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March 2, 2022

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After climbing to the top of Laon, you are rewarded with the historical city center and the cathedral of the Notre Dame.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Laon – Calvaire de Presles loop from Laon

35.4km

02:43

360m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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

55.2km

03:57

620m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Ramparts of Laon – Notre-Dame Cathedral loop from Laon

22.3km

01:29

260m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 230 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Location: Northern France, France

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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Laon

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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Laon – Calvaire de Presles loop from Laon

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

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Ramparts of Laon – Notre-Dame Cathedral loop from Laon

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