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Soissons, Gothic cathedral in Soissons, France

The commune of Soissons extends along the Aisne River, featuring stone buildings, narrow streets, and architectural elements spanning multiple centuries of French history.

The Battle of Soissons in 486 CE marked the end of the Roman administration when Clovis I defeated Syagrius, establishing Frankish control over northern France.

The Cathédrale Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais displays thirteenth-century Gothic architecture with notable stained glass windows and sculptures representing biblical narratives.

Soissons connects to Paris through regular train services departing from its central station, with the journey taking approximately one hour and twenty minutes.

The crypt of Saint-Médard Abbey contains ancient wall paintings and architectural elements dating back to the Carolingian period of French history.

Location: Aisne

Location: canton of Soissons-Nord

Location: canton of Soissons-Sud

Location: arrondissement of Soissons

Elevation above the sea: 46 m

Shares border with: Belleu, Billy-sur-Aisne, Bucy-le-Long, Courmelles, Crouy, Cuffies, Mercin-et-Vaux, Pasly, Pommiers, Vauxbuin, Villeneuve-Saint-Germain

Address: 02200 Soissons, France 02200 Soissons

Phone: +33323599000

Email: contact@ville-soissons.fr

Website: https://soissons.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.38111,3.32250

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44

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