Laon, France
Rue du Cloître
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+33 323202654
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France is full of stunning gothic cathedrals and you're spoilt for choice. However, this one has an excellent location and is an unmissable feature of the location landscape being positioned on a hill top in a relatively flat area. The cathedral doesn't appear to receive many English speaking visitors as almost all signs were in French (and there were many). Sadly, the inside (whilst possessing the soaring architecture of the Gothic style) is quite bland compared to others. However, you can still discern some of the original colour wall painting on the entrance to some side chapels and the wall behind the high altar. There are also some obviously medieval figurines on the wall but these are broken. The reliquary is worth a visit, if not just to see the collection of various saints body parts encased in fine metals. It certainly provided an insert into the medieval mind and a contrast to our own mindset. There does appear to be a 'face of Christ' object that is venerated separately, although I couldn't discern the history as all the text was in French. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
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One of the great cathedrals of France set in a superb medieval town. Beautiful! Also, free parking close to the cathedral.
Beautiful rose window. Gothic cathedral built in the 12th century in a beautiful town. Well worth the visit as the town has a wonderful bakery as well as sweet small shops.
One of the most stunning cathedrals...lightness die to how it was constructed in 12th century
Fabulous. Quite stark inside by comparison but totally stunning. Can be seen from a long way off and the whole town is beautiful and in- spoiled. A definite ' must-see' . We were also fortunate to hear the organ and the Sunday bells .
Stunning cathedral with amazing views.
Loved Laon, very pretty and bustling town. Lots of quaint little shops and eateries.
RECOMMEND FROM 1 H26 FROM PARIS GARE DU NORTH .. THERE IS A BUS TO GET THERE I RECOMMEND RETURN BY WALK THERE IS STAIRS
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