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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 · estimate
72
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 24 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 71/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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