Laon



         


Laon is a French city, préfecture (capital) of the Aisne département. Population: 26,265.

In Roman times it was known as Alaudanum or Lugdunum Clavatum.

The city contains many medieval buildings. One of the better known is the Laon Cathedral.

Laon was the birthplace of:

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