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Walks, Discoveries & Visits

Discover Laval


From the Hôtel Périer du Bignon, you will be ideally located to explore Laval, its historic center and all its points of interest. We invite you to meet at reception to find out all the good addresses or directly at the 'Laval tourist office. 

During your stop in Laval, we suggest you take a trip to the Château de Laval, built on a rocky outcrop from the 11th century, above the La Mayenne river. We advise you to take a trip to Lactopôle, the Cité du Lait, a museum on milk and cheese, unique in its kind. For walks along the water, take a trip to the river stopover, five minutes from the Hotel. There you can rent motorboats without a license, pedal boats, canoes or bicycles for walking. 

Paris Paris the light city.


Located just 286 kilometers from Paris, approximately 1.5 hours by train, our hotel in Laval offers a peaceful getaway close to the excitement of Paris. Discover the magic of the City of Lights, with its emblematic monuments, its elegant avenues and its refined cuisine. Come enjoy the quiet charm of Laval and the cultural excitement of Paris, just a train ride away.

Capital of Brittany Rennes

Just a 45-minute drive from Laval, you will be in the heart of the city of Rennes . This metropolis of Art and History offers its visitors a multitude of activities and walks. We advise you to stroll through the cobbled streets, to discover the half-timbered houses, to stroll through the Jardin du Thabor, to stroll through the Marché des Lices, to marvel at in front of the Saint-Pierre Cathedral and take a trip to the Central Halls

Bits of History The castles of the Loire

The Val de Loire is recognized as the favorite residence of the Kings of France during the Renaissance. Listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO, the Loire Valley is renowned for its numerous historic castles. Discover one of the most beautiful castles of the Loire: Chambord, Amboise, Chenonceau, Chinon, Loches, Villandry, Montbazon, Rivau, Gaillard and many others.

Unmissable site of the Channel The Mont Saint Michel

Just 110 km away, you will find the closest coastline to Laval, which is notably home to the Mont Saint Michael. This masterpiece, of medieval architecture from the 13th century, is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Cross the bay of Mont Saint Michel and visit the Abbaye built on this granite rock islet.

The unmissable dates Events in Laval

The year in Laval is punctuated by numerous festive events, where locals and visitors come together in a good mood. During your stop at the Hotel Perier du Bignon, don’t miss these few events:

  • Music Festival: June 21, 2024
  • Laval la Plage: summer 2024
  • July 14, 2024 festivities
  • OFNIJEC (Unidentified Flying Objects): July 2024
  • Le Chainon Manquant Festival: September 17 to 22, 2024
  • Heritage Days: third weekend of September
  • The Strides of Pink October: October 2024
  • Concert – Patrick Bruel: October 5, 2024
  • Judicial Film Festival: November 2024
  • J2K Festival, Youth of Karactère: November 2024

Our second establishment in Laval The Hotel Le Petit Perier

In the charming town of Laval, we offer you a second hotel establishment, Hôtel Le Petit Perier. This 3-star hotel is located in the center of Laval and offers 33 rooms and 5 junior suites. 

You can stay at the hotel, eat in the restaurant and organize your seminars