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For its opening hours, the cathedral is open every day from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm and can be visited free, however, there is an audioguided tour for 7 €

The present Notre-Dame de Laon cathedral is the heir to an ancient building, built under the Carolingians and destroyed during the communal insurrection of 1112. Completed around 1235, the cathedral underwent a major restoration in the 19th century, and again in the 2000s. Note that since September 3, 2021, the building has been home to a “Blueberry of Memory” (a work of art by artist Matt Seaward) offered by the Bishop of Durham (UK) in memory of the soldiers who fell in the First World War.

Part of the "Umbrella Sky Project" in Laon, France, in 2025, a collaborative art installation designed to create a joyful, romantic atmosphere by transforming historic streets into a poetic celebration of spring and renewal. Floating bubbles, suspended umbrellas, and cascades of flowers filled the space with a sense of softness and charm.

View over Laon Region

Great views over the Laon Region

avoids the main road, well used by other bikers

light gravel section

The tower, dating from the 15th century, is the last vestige of a fortified house, unfortunately privately own all access is banned

Magnificent vestige of a 15th century fortified house. Unfortunately, it's been privatized it and landowner banned all access

Entrance to Centre Parcs at Lac d'Ailette

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wide mixed terrain through the woods

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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Ardon Gate

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The Porte d’Ardon is one of the medieval city gates of Laon. The current structure dates from the 13th and 14th centuries. Originally, this gate was called “Porte Royée” because of its proximity to the royal palace of Laon. The gate consists of a châtelet with a portcullis and used to have doors. There was also a barbican, but this has now disappeared. Under the gate there was a fountain and wash houses, some of which still exist. The Porte d’Ardon was classified as a historical monument in 1909.

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little corner of peace

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An Art Deco church, from where you can also observe a magnificent panorama of the Monts du Laonnois.

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Ptite medieval town pleasant to walk there. Take the time to admire the few scenes painted on certain walls in the city.

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Pretty pedestrian medieval town, with here and there magnificent paintings of scenes, and as well as portraits of famous characters. Too bad there are so many shops closed.

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It was called the royal gate because of its proximity to the royal palace of Laon. It is a double door, it consists of a gate with a portcullis, and had leaves. It was preceded by a barbican which has now disappeared. The gate is attested from the 10th century but the current structure dates from the 13th and 14th centuries. A gate was built in front of it in 1741: sculpted by Charles Hottin, it had pillars topped with lions and representations of the arms of France. It was destroyed in 1858. Below the door were a fountain and wash houses: the only ones remaining today, they were covered in the 19th century. The gate was classified as a historic monument in 1909. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porte_d%27Ardon Das schönste noch erhaltene Tor der Stadtmauer. Ein paar Treppen runter steht noch eines der alten Waschhäuser. Also see.

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Pretty quick little single.

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