Aisne places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Aisne department of Picardy. See also our Aisne travel guide
La Ferte-Milon
The curious facade of a 14th century castle dominates your visit to La Ferté-Milon See guide
Laon
The cathedral in Laon is an astonishing early gothic masterpiece, and the Museum of Laon is another unexpected highlight See guide
Parfondeval
The small and rather remote village of Parfondeval is lso very picturesque and centred around its fortified church See guide
Saint-Quentin
In the central square in Saint-Quentin, the 16th century town hall is a remarkable example of secular gothic style architecture See guide
Soissons
In Soissons you can explore the abbey and the cathedral before taking a pleasant riverside walk See guideFor more information see the Aisne guide
Market towns & days in Aisne
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Bohain-en-Vermandois: Friday
Braine: Friday
Charly: Thursday
Chateau-Thierry: Friday
Chauny: Friday
Fere-en-Tardenois: Wednesday
Fresnoy-le-Grand: Monday
Guignicourt: Friday
Guise: Saturday
Hirson: Thursday & Monday
Laon: Thursday
Le Nouvion-en-Thierache: Wednesday
Marle: Friday
Origny-Sainte-Benoite: Thursday
Rozoy-sur-Serre: Wednesday
Saint-Quentin: Wednesday & Sunday & Friday
Soissons: Wednesday & Saturday
Tergnier: Thursday & Sunday
Vervins: Saturday
Vic-sur-Aisne: Wednesday
Villers-Cotterets: Thursday
Tourist attractions to visit in Aisne
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
4* Towns in Bloom
Ebouleau
Gauchy
Vivaise
Towns of Art and History
Laon: See tourist guide
Saint-Quentin: See tourist guide
Soissons: See tourist guide
Sites of Natural Beauty
Foret de Retz
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Laon: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin de Bosmont-sur-Serre
Jardin du château de la Muette
Jardin du donjon de Vez
Jardins de Viels-Maisons
Jardins du château
Parc du château de Compiègne
Parc du château de Valgenceuse
Religious Monuments
Eglise de Berzy-le-Sec (Berzy-le-sec)
National Monuments
Chateau Coucy
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Parfondeval: See tourist guide