Crescent ridge
The upper town follows the curving crest of a steep hill. Its streets bend into a crescent that is recognizable even without labels.
Minimalist map poster · France
Laon Map Poster & Print
49.5631° N / 3.6271° E
A crescent-shaped hilltop city, its walled upper town curving around a hollow high above the Picardy plain
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Laon in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Laon, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Laon at home
The map
About this Laon map poster
Laon stands on a long, isolated ridge that rises sharply from the flat countryside of the Aisne. From above, the upper town has an unmistakable shape: a narrow crescent of streets following the crest of the hill, wrapped around a wooded hollow known as the Cuve Saint-Vincent. The lower town and the railway station spread out across the plain below.
The Ville Haute keeps much of its medieval wall and gates, and the streets inside are tight and winding. At its eastern end rises the Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame. Its towers are known for their stone oxen, said to honor the animals that hauled the building stone up the hill. Laon was an important royal seat under the late Carolingians.
A Laon map poster shows a city where topography decides everything. Switchback roads and stairways climb the slopes, while the ramparts trace the hill's outline. The contrast between the dense upper town and the open plain around it makes the composition look almost like a drawing of a ship or an island. It is one of the most distinctive small-city silhouettes in France.
- Population
- 29,000
- Coordinates
- 49.5631° N / 3.6271° E
- Elevation
- 180 m
- Time zone
- Paris
- Region
- Laon, France
Cuve Saint-Vincent
A green hollow lies inside the curve of the ridge. On the map it appears as an open space enclosed by the arms of the old town.
Ramparts and gates
Medieval walls run along the edges of the hilltop. They trace a clear line around the upper town and mark where the slopes begin.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Laon
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Laon
A map that means something
Laon rewards anyone who has climbed its hill or seen the cathedral towers from the plain. The map captures that striking outline in a way a photograph cannot, as a single, clear shape.
Personalize the title and subtitle, perhaps with Ville Haute or a date, and keep the coordinates. Paper and Sand suit the medieval town, while Blueprint emphasizes its geometry. Choose from six print sizes as digital files, or order a framed print.
Order the Laon posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Laon map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Laon poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Laon poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Laon poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Laon poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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