Laval

Laval

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Laval		Changé at 2.7 km
Insee code	53130		Saint-Berthevin at 4.5 km
Postcode	53000		Bonchamp-lès-Laval at 5.2 km
Latitude	48.0778630		L'Huisserie at 6.2 km
Longitude	-0.7701380		Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne at 6.2 km
Altitude	From 42 to 122 meters		Louverné at 6.3 km
Surface	34.22 km²		Saint-Germain-le-Fouilloux at 6.7 km
Population	50613 inhabitants		Forcé at 6.9 km
Density	1574 inhabitants/km²		La Chapelle-Anthenaise at 8.4 km
National labels			Montigné-le-Brillant at 8.6 km
Department	Mayenne		Le Genest-Saint-Isle at 8.9 km
Region	Pays de la Loire		Search another town

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Founded at the turn of the millennium, Laval has long been a gateway city at the crossroads of the provinces of Normandy, Brittany, Anjou and Maine.

In this location, has preserved a rich architectural heritage which was added without an urban excess in the 19th century.

This wealth earned him the label "City of Art and History" since 1993 and recognized as a town in the countryside where life is good.

The must-Laval:

The Old Castle and the medieval city: Founded in the 11th century, the castle Laval retained all its original defense: keep, fortified, and a wood frame single seniority. All around the castle, the steep streets running down to the river and walks under the walls are to be discovered.

The Museum of Naive Art: Unique in Europe, the largest international masters of painting naive gathered in a collection that will surprise you. A tribute to Henri Rousseau, a native of Laval.

The Living Museum of the Public School: The school of the past through a collection of exceptional teaching and the reconstruction of a classroom in 1900.

Alain Gerbault Space: The Life and Work of the first major browsers to have completed a round the world sailing solo in 1929. The replica of his boat Firecrest, is exposed in the Jardin de la Perrine.

The Lactopôle André Besnier: A unique museum in France which offers over 5 000m ², a journey into the heart of the French dairy tradition.

The Botanical Garden of the Perrine: Founded in 1885, this botanical garden combines the traditions of French gardens and English. This space, a true resort of Laval, is remarkable in the spring with its famous rose garden and rare species of trees that we discover.

Boat Cruise: Board the Vallis Guidonis a sightseeing cruise, lunch or dinner cruise and discover the heritage of the river Laval seen ...

Stop the riverine Laval: Located in the heart of the city of Boston in the Square, 5 minutes from the historic center, the Stop Waterway invites you to enjoy the happiness of being close to nature and offers a little taste holiday (you can rent a boat without a license, pedal boats, water bikes ...).

January: La Folle Journée in Laval.

Mars: Reflections of the Cinema - The first Roman festival.

April: Industrial Attitude (industrial and technical discovery) - International Virtual Laval.

June: Festival Les 3 Elephants.

July and August: Visit of the summer - Summer Tempo - Festival Les Nuits de la Mayenne.

Last Saturday in November: highlighting the city.

Second weekend in December: Christmas Market Laval (70 exhibitors).

December: Laval lights (illuminations season).

Gallo-Roman Entrammes: 10 minutes Laval, the baths have been remarkably preserved by transforming them into church. Discovered in 1987, they retain their system including hypocaust heating and a wall of 8.5 meters.

Small City of Character Parné-sur-Roc: built as the name suggests "the rock", the Small City of Character is a beautiful floral village. The church contains murals of the 16th century and has a bell tower of the 12th century entirely of stone. The village has a fine collection of wooden houses, stone and brick and a charming medieval bridge over the Goose.

Renaudies gardens, floral park at Colombiers du Plessis.

Amusement park in the Colmont Gorron. Adventure park, swin-golf, mini-rafting.

Hiking the jump-to-wolf Brecé.

Laval city, the castle, the river

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 3°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C

La forge   8.5 Saint-Georges-Buttavent In the village fountain daniel. Small town character. Located 23 km from Laval From 15 € to 45 € per person

L'ermitage Saulges The restaurant L'ermitage present in many guides: Michelin, Bottin Gourmand, Champerard, Gault et Millau, Pudlo... Welcomes you to your family meals: baptisms, communions, your business... Located 29 km from Laval From 25 € to 60 € per person

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Le Moulin de Thuboeuf, chambres d'hôtes   Nuillé-sur-Vicoin Welcome at the Mill ! We invite you to open a parenthesis of well-being in our old countryside Mill nested in the heart of the Vicoin's valley, 15 kilometers south of the artisitic... Located 9.9 km from Laval 69 € the double room

La Chaussée d'Olivet   Olivet Romantic, dining, walks in the woods, back in time... Time for a break, a weekend or holiday, let yourself be charmed... 'La Chaussée', character house, built during the gold mines... Located 12 km from Laval From 55 € to 69 € the double room

Le Domaine du Fort     9 Laigné In an old farm, three guest rooms available, two rooms for 2 persons and one room for 4 persons with bathroom particular, in a charming XIX siècle. Un park with trees and flowers to... Located 27 km from Laval 50 € the double room

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Village Vacances et Pêche Villiers-Charlemagne Holiday village dedicated to fishing! From the terrace of your wooden house, you will be fishing in a lake of 7 hectares. Nearby, two other lake and river Mayenne. Each cottage offers... Located 18.5 km from Laval From 290 € to 555 € per week

Village vacance a la campagne Saint-Charles-la-Forêt Cottages in the countryside comfortable 12 in Plain - 8 in the woods, hiking trails, two ponds (carp and roach) - swimming pool, tennis. Located 21 km from Laval From 160 € to 265 € per week

Gite de groupe les peupliers   8.8 Montenay COTTAGE 16 to 20 pers fishing pond: Cottage groupe. Location weekend end. réunion Family. Cottage Fishing (pond). Ball games. Land foot. Babyfoot. Karaoke Night. Video Projector Rental.... Located 25 km from Laval 600 € per week

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Camping Village de Villiers-Charlemagne     8.7 Villiers-Charlemagne Camping 3 stars, 20 sites, open all year. Camping trailers for rent on 3-star Holiday Village and Fishing Villiers Charlemagne. 4 seats equipped, awning, garden furniture, barbecue,... Located 18.8 km from Laval From 12.20 € to 16.10 € per day

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Kyriad Hotel Laval      7.7 Laval Hotel located in the vicinity of the city centre (2 km), in a calm and green setting. We dispose of 42 rooms equipped with fully equipped bathroom, TV (canal + and canal satellite),... Located in Laval Room from 44 €

Auberge des Remparts      8 Laval Located in the centre of Laval, this hotel dating from the 17th-century is the oldest in the city and well-located for exploring the town’s chateau and Medieval city walls. It offers... Located in Laval Room from 47 €

Manoir Rouesse     8.5 Laval Set in a 12th-century castle, this guest house features a 3-hectare park with an original moat. You can relax on the terrace and read from the library or visit Laval town centre, 5... Located in Laval Room from 70 €

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