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Soissons

Hauts-de-France, France · Europe

About Soissons

Soissons is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Courmelles, 25km from Château de Pierrefonds.

Soissons is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 31,100, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Soissons 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 Soissons to your route.

About Soissons

Soissons (French pronunciation: [swasɔ̃] ) is a commune in the northern French department of Aisne, in the region of Hauts-de-France. Located on the river Aisne, about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Paris, it is one of the most ancient towns of France, and is probably the ancient capital of the Suessiones.

Read more Soissons is also the see of an ancient Roman Catholic diocese, whose establishment dates from about 300, and it was the location of a number of church synods called "Council of Soissons".

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Where is Soissons located?

Soissons is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.3817 latitude, 3.3236 longitude.

What is the population of Soissons?

Soissons has a population of approximately 31,100 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
31,100
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.3817, 3.3236

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 Soissons

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Château de Pierrefonds

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

25 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Château de Compiègne

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

36 km · about 40 min 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.

46 km · about 55 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Hautvillers

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

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Avenue de Champagne, Épernay

A grand boulevard lined with champagne houses sitting atop 110 km of bottle-filled cellars.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in France

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

When to drive here

April to October

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