Tour penchée, Laon

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Tour penchée is a place located in Laon (Hauts-de-France region) and belongs to the category of ruins.

It is situated at an altitude of 554 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 49°33'37"N latitude and 3°36'37"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Tour penchée is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Pôle Universitaire (bus, 2 min walk), Laon (train, 26 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Porte de Soissons (historical place, 1 min walk), Abbey of St. Martin (monastery, 6 min walk), Ancienne Abbaye Saint-Vincent (ruins, 11 min walk).

Coordinates: 49°33'37"N, 3°36'37"E

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Laon France

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Tour penchée – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laon Cathedral, Abbey of St. Martin, Abbaye Saint-Jean de Laon, Cimetière militaire allemand de Laon-Bousson.

0.7 miNE
12th-century gothic cathedral
Laon Cathedral, Laon
19 min walk • Laon Cathedral, a gem of Gothic architecture, stands proudly in the medieval town of Laon, France. This majestic structure dates back to the 12th century and is renowned for its remarkable design and historical significance.
~1090 ftN
Monastery
Abbey of St. Martin, Laon
6 min walk • The Abbey of St. Martin, Laon, established in 1124 in Laon in the modern department of Aisne in northern France, was one of the earliest foundations of the Premonstratensian Order.
0.5 miE
Monastery
Abbaye Saint-Jean de Laon, Laon
14 min walk • The Abbey of St. John, Laon was a Benedictine monastery in Laon, France, from 1128 to 1766, which replaced a nunnery founded in 641. The prefecture of the department of Aisne now occupies the site.
0.6 miSE
Cemetery
Cimetière militaire allemand de Laon-Bousson, Laon
17 min walk • The German Military Cemetery of Bousson is a World War I military cemetery located in the commune of Laon, in the Aisne department. It is one of the two German military cemeteries of the city, the second being the German Military Cemetery of the...
0.7 miE
City gate
Porte d'Ardon, Laon
17 min walk • The Ardon gate is a gate of Laon, whose current structure dates from the XIV th century. It is an entrance to the ramparts of Laon.
0.8 miE
Church, Architecture, Museum
Chapelle des Templiers, Laon
20 min walk • The commandery of Laon or chapel of the Templars dates from the 12th century. It was a Templar commandery before becoming a hospital. It is the property of the commune, classified as a historical monument by list in 1846.
~170 ftNE
Historical place, City gate
Porte de Soissons, Laon
1 min walk • The Porte de Soissons is a gate of Laon, erected at the very beginning of the XIII th century, which is an entrance to the ramparts of Laon.
0.5 miNE
49°33'51"N • 3°37'13"E
Porte des Chenizelles, Laon
14 min walk • City gate
0.4 miSE
49°33'23"N • 3°37'0"E
Ancienne Abbaye Saint-Vincent, Laon
11 min walk • Ruins
1.2 miNE
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Laon
31 min walk • The church of Vaux-sous-Laon is dedicated to John the Baptist, located in the French department of Aisne.
0.6 miE
49°33'42"N • 3°37'21"E
Ancienne église Notre-Dame-la-Profonde, Laon
15 min walk • Ruins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tour penchée?

Nearby attractions include Porte de Soissons, Laon (1 min walk), Abbey of St. Martin, Laon (6 min walk), Ancienne Abbaye Saint-Vincent, Laon (11 min walk), Porte des Chenizelles, Laon (14 min walk).

How to get to Tour penchée by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tour penchée:

Bus

Pôle Universitaire • Lines: N (2 min walk)
Hôpital • Lines: 1, 2, N (3 min walk)

Train

Laon (26 min walk)