Abbaye Saint-Jean de Laon, Laon

Name: Abbaye Saint-Jean de Laon
Address: Laon, France

#3 among attractions in Laon

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°33'43"N, 3°37'19"E

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Laon France

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Abbaye Saint-Jean de Laon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laon Cathedral, Abbey of St. Martin, Cimetière militaire allemand de Laon-Bousson, Porte d'Ardon.

~1140 ftNE
12th-century gothic cathedral
Laon Cathedral, Laon
6 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.
0.5 miW
Monastery
Abbey of St. Martin, Laon
12 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.
0.7 miS
Cemetery
Cimetière militaire allemand de Laon-Bousson, Laon
19 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...
~640 ftE
City gate
Porte d'Ardon, Laon
4 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.
~1290 ftE
Church, Architecture, Museum
Chapelle des Templiers, Laon
7 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.
0.5 miW
Historical place, City gate
Porte de Soissons, Laon
14 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.
~940 ftNW
49°33'51"N • 3°37'13"E
Porte des Chenizelles, Laon
5 min walk • City gate
0.5 miSW
49°33'23"N • 3°37'0"E
Ancienne Abbaye Saint-Vincent, Laon
12 min walk • Ruins
0.7 miNE
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Laon
18 min walk • The church of Vaux-sous-Laon is dedicated to John the Baptist, located in the French department of Aisne.
~160 ftSE
49°33'42"N • 3°37'21"E
Ancienne église Notre-Dame-la-Profonde, Laon
1 min walk • Ruins
0.5 miW
49°33'37"N • 3°36'37"E
Tour penchée, Laon
14 min walk • Ruins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abbaye Saint-Jean de Laon?

Nearby attractions include Ancienne église Notre-Dame-la-Profonde, Laon (1 min walk), Porte d'Ardon, Laon (4 min walk), Porte des Chenizelles, Laon (5 min walk), Laon Cathedral, Laon (6 min walk).

How to get to Abbaye Saint-Jean de Laon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbaye Saint-Jean de Laon:

Bus

Sérurier • Lines: N (5 min walk)
Cathédrale • Lines: N (6 min walk)

Train

Laon (17 min walk)