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Aisne
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Not a major tourist destination, the department still offers several abbeys and religious buildings, a few old castles, and towns like Saint-Quentin and Soissons that are worth a quick visit. As elsewhere in the region, the Aisne was also the scene of important World War I battles, as shown by the Chemin des Dames.
Overview
Key Facts
- Location:
- Department code: 02.
- Bordering departments:
- Prefecture: Laon.
- Sub-prefectures: Château-Thierry, Saint-Quentin, Soissons, Vervins.
- Number of municipalities: 804.
- Population: 539,783 inhabitants (2014)
- Area: 7,361.53 km².
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- Lowest point:
- Coastline:
- Highlights (out of ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays / .
- Website: http://www.jaimelaisne.com
Climate and Weather
Tourism
Not a major tourist destination, the department still offers several abbeys and religious buildings, a few old castles, and towns like Saint-Quentin and Soissons that are worth a quick visit. Like the other departments in the region, the Aisne was also the site of significant battles during World War I, as evidenced by the Chemin des Dames.