Sailing from Dover to Calais - Visiting the cities of Laon and Reims. ๐ซ๐ท
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Published 2024-03-17
Bright sunshine lit our way across from Dover to Calais. Warm sunshine remained a feature of the day as we arrived for a walk exploring the hill top city of Laon. Its old city sits nearly 100feet above the more modern additions to the town. Its strategic location was recognised by the Romans who fortified the hill top and it remained a strongly defended site for almost 2000 years. Much of its old walls and powerfully impressive gateways survive. Within those walls are many medieval buildings along narrow streets which lead us to the stunning cathedral. This incredible gothic edifice was constructed in the 12th & 13th centuries although additional supports were added over following years to maintain the integrity of the structure. Laon also, courtesy of its elevated position, offers amazing views.
Our first overnight stop was in the city of Reims. Its magnificent cathedral was the location where the coronation of the Kings of France took place. Clovis, the first Frankish King to be baptised was baptised here. Subsequently this site grew in importance to the emerging French Monarchy. The high gothic building itself dates from the 13th century and is now a World Heritage Site. It has been beautifully restored and cleaned in recent decades and presents an incredible spectacle both by day and by night. A wonderful first day.
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All Comments (21)
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A beautiful ferry trip Ivor lovely capture. Fantastic and charming French towns ๐๐๐
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This city is something special! It's exciting to explore, but there's also a real sense of peacefulness. The architecture is amazing โ it's like a whole different style you won't find anywhere else. The buildings are grand and impressive, with beautiful details everywhere you look. It truly is a unique and unforgettable place.
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wow so wonderful place
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This is a fantastic area to visit..
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Amazing, this looks and feels just phenomenal!
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Another amazing trip and destinations. Loved the architecture of the buildings. That cathedral was amazing. Great stuff. Have a wonderful day.
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Stunning place to visit, great video
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Very nice video ๐,my friend!!!! thanks for sharing!!!๐๐๐๐ผ
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The city's of Laon and Reims looks so fantastic, love the classic building.
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Like 26 ๐ ๐ฏ โค
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Astonishing capture of the place!โคโคโคโค
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Very beautiful view, I love the video
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Thank you for sharing! Have a fantastic day and receive warm greetings from Canada!๐๐โคโคโ โ ๐๐
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Exploring the beauty of that magnificent city is indeed exciting yet very peaceful! The architecture says it all because it has the art the no one had! The building is incredibly great and tall! The hall way of that building is beautiful as well! Overall, the beauty of that place is indeed uniques and incomparable! Have a nice day friend!
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Hello from your friends in Naples, Florida. That was awesome! We enjoyed. Thank you for sharing the amazing views with us, have a great week ๐ ๐ฏ โค
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Great sharing. Masterpieces ! Really amazing ๐
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Beautiful views from ship, this is a old and charming city, enjoyed the wonderful street, like a dreamland, great footage, thank for sharing, my friend๐๐๐น๐น๐๐
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Super ๐
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All the cities in Northern France are worth visiting. You have had another great trip.
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