This is the second instalment of a new monthly feature
going through the 95 Departments of France in alphabetical order to check out
things of interest. I hope you enjoy it
Location –
very northern and central on the horizontal plane. Has a border with Belgium.
Origin
of name – named after the river.
Pronounciation –
'ayn'
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Capital –
Laon
Historical
titbit – Saint Quentin is named for the saint who was
martyred there in the 3rd century.
Signature
foods – Ficelle (rolled crepe with cream cheese, mushrooms
and ham), Maroilles cheese, Baguette Laonnaise
Famous
places to visit – Laon cathedral, Saint Quentin town hall
(art deco), Castle of Coucy,
Famous
people from Aisne – Alexandre Dumas
I like traveling with you this way. Great post.
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