The best cycling routes around Vivaise

This austere church, contemporary with the cathedral, is a fine example of 12th-century monastic architecture. With its two historiated side tympana, the façade is later, dating from around 1270. Inside, the 17th- and 18th-century woodwork and some elements of medieval funerary sculpture are noteworthy.

The church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste is listed as a historical monument: nave from the twelfth century, square tower of the crossing from the thirteenth century, traces of fortifications on the walls of the transept and on the bell tower from the fifteenth century. The rose window was influenced by that of the cathedral Notre-Dame de Laon.

Vorges is a small village located approximately 6 km south of Laon, in the Hauts-de-France region. The village has a rich history dating back to Roman times, when it was part of the territory of the Rèmois, a Gallic tribe. In the 5th century, the Germanic and Frankish people settled in the area, which led to the further development of the village. During the early Middle Ages, under the rule of Clovis and the influence of Bishop Saint Rémy, Christian influence began to grow in Vorges. Archaeological excavations have uncovered Merovingian tombs, which contain some of the first Christian cemeteries in the region. In the 12th century, Vorges was mentioned in several historical documents and had a thriving wine-growing sector with 512 vineyards owned by various abbeys. The village also has a fortified church, built between 1180 and 1230, which was reinforced during the Hundred Years' War to withstand attacks from the English and Burgundians.

picnic area and viewpoint of the cathedral. The cathedral stands out beautifully above the panorama.

The Tour Penchée in Laon, also known as the “Leaning Tower,” is a historic tower located in the city of Laon in the Hauts-de-France region. The tower is part of the city’s old fortifications and is located near the Porte de Soissons. What makes this tower special is its distinctive leaning structure, reminiscent of the famous Tower of Pisa. Visitors can climb the tower for a panoramic view of the city, including the beautiful Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Laon.

Saint-Martin Church. The war memorial. Gargantua's Hottée: rocky chaos about ten meters high with surprising shapes including some rocks with animal appearances.

Via Francigena: The village of Molinchart, on the other hand, is less notable for its monuments than for its natural curiosity: a rocky chaos called the Hottée de Gargantua.

*The church of Saint-Sulpice-et-Saint-Antoine1. In the cemetery, the tomb of the painter Maxime David. *War memorial. *The castle tower, near the multi-purpose hall, the only vestige of an old castle. *The forest. *The marshes, of a unique character in France: according to Natura 2000, this site is one of the richest and most diverse in the plains of Western Europe. Its exceptional character is reinforced by the variety of local climates (from boreal to hot mountain): even in summer, the temperature can be close to zero degrees. The floristic interest is great: an exceptional diversity linked to the presence of varied microclimates over a small area, with many protected species. From a faunal point of view, the site is home to many species of insects, birds, amphibians and reptiles.