Abbey of St. Martin, Laon

Name: Abbey of St. Martin
Address: Laon, France

#2 among attractions in Laon

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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. Along with Cuissy Abbey and Floreffe Abbey it counted as one of the primarii inter pares, or senior houses, of the order. ()

Local name: Abbaye Saint-Martin de Laon Coordinates: 49°33'47"N, 3°36'43"E

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Abbey of St. Martin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laon Cathedral, Abbaye Saint-Jean de Laon, Cimetière militaire allemand de Laon-Bousson, Porte d'Ardon.

0.6 miE
12th-century gothic cathedral
Laon Cathedral, Laon
16 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 miE
Monastery
Abbaye Saint-Jean de Laon, Laon
12 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.
0.8 miS
Cemetery
Cimetière militaire allemand de Laon-Bousson, Laon
21 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...
0.6 miE
City gate
Porte d'Ardon, Laon
15 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.
0.7 miE
Church, Architecture, Museum
Chapelle des Templiers, Laon
18 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.
~920 ftS
Historical place, City gate
Porte de Soissons, Laon
5 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.
0.4 miE
49°33'51"N • 3°37'13"E
Porte des Chenizelles, Laon
10 min walk • City gate
0.5 miSE
49°33'23"N • 3°37'0"E
Ancienne Abbaye Saint-Vincent, Laon
14 min walk • Ruins
1.1 miE
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Laon
28 min walk • The church of Vaux-sous-Laon is dedicated to John the Baptist, located in the French department of Aisne.
0.5 miE
49°33'42"N • 3°37'21"E
Ancienne église Notre-Dame-la-Profonde, Laon
13 min walk • Ruins
~1090 ftS
49°33'37"N • 3°36'37"E
Tour penchée, Laon
6 min walk • Ruins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abbey of St. Martin?

Nearby attractions include Porte de Soissons, Laon (5 min walk), Tour penchée, Laon (6 min walk), Porte des Chenizelles, Laon (10 min walk), Abbaye Saint-Jean de Laon, Laon (12 min walk).

How to get to Abbey of St. Martin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbey of St. Martin:

Bus

Saint-Martin • Lines: N (2 min walk)
Le Nain • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)

Train

Laon (22 min walk)