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Laval
City in Pays-de-la-Loire, France
Overview
Laval, set in the Pays-de-la-Loire region, is a picturesque city famed for its medieval heritage and riverside charm. The compact center features half-timbered buildings, lively street markets, and a relaxed French atmosphere. Its blend of culture, history, and modern living makes it a delightful stop for both families and solo travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Pays-de-la-Loire
Population
49,474
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.07°, -0.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,742
Local Cost
$1,164
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
78
English
38
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
4.5°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
-11.7°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
722 mm
Internet Speed
503 Mbps
Upload
324 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
84
Coworking
1
Cafes
7
Nightlife
37
Parks
39
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LVA
Distance
5 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped24 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 24 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 71/100.
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