Aisne district, Hauts-de-France, France

Places to visit near Laon

Laon is a town in Aisne district, Hauts-de-France, France, home to about 28,688 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 66 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ancienne église Saint-Pierre-au-Marché (1 km), Tribunal de Laon (1 km) and Église Saint-Martin (1 km).

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Laon, Hauts-de-France
Laon, Aisne district, Hauts-de-France, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Laon at a glance

Location
Aisne district, Hauts-de-France, France
Population
about 28,688
Coordinates
49.5631° N, 3.6271° E
Places within 50 km
110 (110 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Laon

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Churches near Laon

142 churches within 100 km of Laon. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Laon

101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Laon. The closest is Ancienne église Saint-Pierre-au-Marché (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Laon

9 museums within 100 km of Laon. The closest is Musée de Soissons (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Laon

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Laon. The closest is Arboretum (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Laon

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Laon. The closest is Lac du Val-Joly (89 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Laon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Laon
  2. 1 km Ancienne église Saint-Pierre-au-Marché · heritage site, Aisne
  3. 1 km Tribunal de Laon · heritage site, Aisne
  4. 1 km Abbaye Saint-Martin · heritage site, Aisne
  5. 1 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Aisne
  6. 3 km Église de Leuilly · church, Aisne
  7. 4 km Back to Laon

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How to reach Laon

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Laon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches66142Église Saint-Martin (1 km)
    Forts & heritage38101Ancienne église Saint-Pierre-au-Marché (1 km)
    Museums39Musée de Soissons (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Arboretum (22 km)
    Other attractions14Crépy Paris Gun Site (WWI) (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lac du Val-Joly (89 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Côte des Blancs (91 km)

    Laon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Laon?

    Ancienne église Saint-Pierre-au-Marché (heritage site, about 1 km), Tribunal de Laon (heritage site, about 1 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 1 km), Abbaye Saint-Martin (heritage site, about 1 km), Église de Leuilly (church, about 4 km), Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens (church, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Laon?

    110 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest church to Laon?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 1 km by road; Église de Leuilly (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Laon?

    Ancienne église Saint-Pierre-au-Marché, about 1 km by road; Tribunal de Laon (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Laon?

    Musée de Soissons, about 37 km by road; Musée Franco-américain du Château de Blérancourt (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Laon?

    Start in Laon, visit Ancienne église Saint-Pierre-au-Marché, then Tribunal de Laon, then Abbaye Saint-Martin, then Église Saint-Martin, then Église de Leuilly, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Laon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Laon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Laon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Laon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.