Soissons
One of France's most ancient towns, Soissons sits on the river Aisne in the Hauts-de-France region, with a walkable centre full of cafés and a strong architectural heritage. The town is known for the episode of the Vase of Soissons following Clovis's conquest in 486, after which he established his capital here; it later served as capital for several Merovingian kings. Medieval landmarks include the abbey of Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, the cathedral of Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais, and the abbey of Saint-Léger.
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- Population31,100
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 27 km17 mi
Nearest airports
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Soissons: quick answers
Where is Soissons?
Soissons is in Aisne, France.
How do you get to Soissons?
The nearest airport is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG), about 1 hr 5 min away by road. The nearest train station is Soissons, about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Soissons?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is December, with about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Soissons?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 17 restaurants, 8 cafés and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Soissons?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Saint-Quentin, Venette and Château-Thierry. Soissons is listed among the day trips from Paris.