THE HILLTOP CITY OF LAON – MEDIEVAL CAPITAL OF FRANCE
Laon’s enormous cathedral dominates the town.
Situated high above the flat plain of northern Picardy, is the medieval city of Laon, known as the ‘Montagne Couronnée’ (the Cr…
MORE THAN A MOTOR RACING CIRCUIT, THE CITY OF LE MANS IS ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRETS OF FRANCE
The historic Cite Plantagenet, Le Mans. Photo, Alamy
Mention the town of Le Mans, and many of us would probably first think of the motor racing circuit famous for its gruell…
DISCOVERING THE ANCIENT TOWN OF SOISSONS – A GREAT DAY TRIP FROM PARIS
Modern Soissons has many historic references to its vivid history.
The town of Soissons in Picardy, designated a City of Art and History, has deep, obscure roots that date b…