Soissons is historically known to have been the first capital of France . It is nicknamed “the city of the Vase ” . Local Culture and Heritage Places and monuments Religious buildings The Cathedral of St. Gervais and St. Protais , rue Buerie The abbey of Saint-Jean-des-Vignes , rue Saint-Jean. The Saint-Léger abbey , rue Saint-Léger. The old Saint-Médard abbey , place Saint-Médard. The Saint-Crépin-le-Grand Abbey , founded in the 5th […]