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Laon

Hauts-de-France, France · Europe

About Laon

Laon sits on the route: 10 minutes from Athies-sous-Laon, 58km from Montagne de Reims.

Laon is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 28,688, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Laon sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Laon to your route.

About Laon

Laon (French: [lɑ̃]) is a city in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. It is the prefecture of the Aisne department, known for the gothic Laon Cathedral.

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Where is Laon located?

Laon is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5631 latitude, 3.6271 longitude.

What is the population of Laon?

Laon has a population of approximately 28,688 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
28,688
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.5631, 3.6271

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Laon

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Circuit de Reims-Gueux

Hauntingly preserved pit buildings and grandstands of the abandoned Grand Prix circuit that hosted F1 races from 1950 to 1966, standing beside public roads amid Champagne vineyards.

41 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Reims Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims)

The coronation cathedral of French kings, celebrated for its High Gothic architecture and sculptural program.

45 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Château de Pierrefonds

A fairy-tale castle restored by Viollet-le-Duc, its turrets a magnet for filmmakers and dreamers.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Hautvillers

The hilltop village where Dom Pérignon perfected champagne, surrounded by sweeping vineyard slopes.

58 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Montagne de Reims

A wooded plateau of grand-cru champagne villages and the curious twisted 'Faux de Verzy' beech trees.

58 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Château de Compiègne

A vast imperial palace of Napoleon and Napoleon III, set beside one of France's grandest forests.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Laon

  • 73 kmChimay Street CircuitA Belgian village street circuit running since 1926, still used for historic car and motorcycle racing on closed public roads. Between meetings you can drive the whole flat-out 4km lap through farmland and the town outskirts.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Laon.

Athies-sous-Laon

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 2,160

Bruyères-et-Montbérault

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,558

Aulnois-sous-Laon

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,320

Crépy

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,739

Couvron-et-Aumencourt

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 1,682

Liesse-Notre-Dame

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,530

Anizy-le-Château

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,917

Crécy-sur-Serre

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,581

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