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The Château de l'Aval is a beautiful castle founded in the 10th century and an emblematic monument of Laval. It occupies a rocky promontory above the Mayenne and is made up of two distinct groups: the Old Castle, which corresponds to the medieval fortified castle, and the New Castle, a Renaissance gallery transformed into a courthouse in the 19th century. The park surrounding the castle is full of greenery and beautiful flowers. You might even spot some wild animals along the way!

very interesting that the tower is still standing

This church is dedicated to James the Elder (Saint-Jacques), probably (alongside Peter and Paul) the most prominent apostle and national saint of Spain. The European network of Ways of Saint James, usually marked by the symbol of the yellow shell on a blue background, leads pilgrims to his tomb. This is in the northern Spanish town of 'Santiago de Compostella', where he rests in a magnificent basilica built in his honor. The martyrdom (execution) of James is handed down by the evangelist Luke in the New Testament "Acts of the Apostles". The feast day of Saint James in the calendar of saints is July 25th.

The “Château de Sours”, or “Château de la Vallée” according to Cassini’s map, or “Château de l’Aval” is surrounded by a 17-hectare wooded and irrigated area located in the French commune of Sours, in Eure. -et-Loir. The construction of the current building and the development of the park date from 1653. The castle has been registered as a historic monument since 1987 and is included in the inventory of the Regional Conservation of Historic Monuments. It was probably the site of the decisions of the Treaty of Brétigny and was built as a large hunting and fishing estate for the knights and lords of Montigny. Its private part is still used as such. Its large park, divided into two parts, public and private, is home to interesting sedentary and occasional wildlife, often popular with hunters and fishermen. The estate includes a farm, still in operation, operated by a cereal farming company. source: wikipedia

During the hike, discover this small waterfall which is very nice.

The park of the castle of Laval offers something for jogging, strolling or even a play area for children. It is planted with trees and is bordered by the canal also fed by the Roguenette. A very pleasant place to discover

The Saint-Germain church was rebuilt during the French Revolution after its destruction by a storm in 1788. It was completed in 1803. It houses the stained glass windows of generous donors, made in the 19th and 20th centuries by the Lorin and Bernard Campin workshops. source: wikipedia

In the heart of the city, the recently redone place VERDUN gives the opportunity to admire a fortified farm, as well as the old village water pump.