Viewpoint over the City

The park is also loved for the stunning view it offers over the town and the valley from its belvedere. To the left, the massive tower of the Old Castle still dominates the Mayenne, with the rooftops of the old center clustered at its feet. Further along, the river cuts across the entire town, and in the distance that great aerial bridge is the 19th-century railway viaduct, a symbol of the industrial revolution. In a single glance you take in a thousand years of Laval’s history, from the medieval castle to the modern railway lines. And if you’re looking for the best spot for a photo souvenir of Laval, you’ve definitely found it.