Ancient capital of the first Merovingian kings, Soissons and its region have seen the successions of Caesar, Clovis, Charlemagne and Napoleon. The scenery encompasses extensive agricultural plateaus surrounded by green valleys.
With more than 100000 people, the employment area of Soissons is one of the largest in the Aisne and is characterised by the young population. The area has significant agricultural potential and numerous food-processing industries.