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Last updated 2026-11-15 — Langres is a town in northeastern France and the sub-prefecture of the Haute-Marne department in the Grand Est region. It was once a Gallo-Roman town, a fortified city in the Middle Ages, and the birthplace of 18th-century Encyclopédie compiler Denis Diderot (Thoinot Arbeau).

Langres

Langres
  Langres is a town in northeastern France and the sub-prefecture of the Haute-Marne department in the Grand Est region. It was once a Gallo-Roman town, a fortified city in the Middle Ages, and the birthplace of 18th-century Encyclopédie compiler Denis Diderot (Thoinot Arbeau).

  Langres is a City of Art and History. Its 3.5-kilometer-long ancient city walls, which encircle the old town, are still visible today. The town features 12 towers, 7 gates, a beautiful castle, flower-filled parks, wooded forests, exquisite sculptures, the grand 12th-century Langres Cathedral, the Church of Saint-Martin, and elegant houses. Wandering through its maze-like streets, visitors can admire Gallo-Roman historical ruins, Renaissance mansions, and shops offering numerous handicrafts. They can also visit the Langres Museum of History and Art to learn about its long history and rich artistic culture.

  Langres Reason to Visit: Birthplace of Encyclopédie compiler Denis Diderot Continent: Europe Country/Region: France Province/State: Champagne-Ardenne Region City: Langres

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