Soissons
Aisne · France
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.
- Population31,100
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 27 km17 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Climate · monthly averages
J
4°39°
65mm2.6in
F
4°40°
60mm2.3in
M
7°44°
60mm2.4in
A
10°50°
60mm2.3in
M
14°56°
70mm2.8in
J
17°62°
65mm2.5in
J
19°66°
60mm2.4in
A
19°66°
70mm2.7in
S
16°60°
55mm2.1in
O
12°53°
65mm2.5in
N
7°45°
65mm2.6in
D
4°40°
80mm3.2in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗