Pont Vieux, Laval

Name: Pont Vieux
Address: Pont Vieux, Laval, 53000, France

#5 among attractions in Laval

Historical place, Bridge

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Facts and practical information

The Pont Vieux is a bridge built over the Mayenne River in Laval. It dates from the 13th century and is the oldest bridge in the city. It remained the only bridge in Laval until the construction of the Aristide-Briand Bridge in the early 19th century. It has been registered as a historical monument since 1926. Originally, it was named Pont Saint-Julien or Pont de Mayenne.

The Pont Vieux connects the Pont de Mayenne street on the left bank to the Grande Rue on the right bank.

Coordinates: 48°4'6"N, 0°46'10"W

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Pont VieuxLaval 53000 France

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Day trips

Pont Vieux – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jardin de la Perrine, Laval Cathedral, Musée des Sciences, Tissus d'Avesnières.

~480 ftS
Nature and wildlife, Garden, View point
Jardin de la Perrine, Laval
3 min walk • The Jardin botanique de la Perrine is a botanical garden located along the river Mayenne on the Allée Adrien-Bruneau, Laval, Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France. It is open daily without charge.
~1030 ftW
Church
Laval Cathedral, Laval
5 min walk • Laval Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and a national monument in Laval, France. The cathedral has been listed since 1840 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
~910 ftS
Museum
Musée des Sciences, Laval
5 min walk • The Musée des Sciences is a municipal museum of Laval, in Mayenne. It is located in a neo-Greek building on the edge of the Perrine garden and the Place de Hercé. It has more than 120 000 items collected since the 19th century, including...
0.6 miSE
48°3'36"N • 0°45'48"W
Tissus d'Avesnières, Laval
16 min walk • Bridge
~640 ftW
Bridge
Pont Aristide Briand, Laval
4 min walk • The Aristide-Briand Bridge, formerly Pont Neuf, is a bridge built over the Mayenne River in Laval. It dates from the early 19th century and is the second oldest bridge in the city after the Pont Vieux.
~500 ftSW
Fountain
Fontaine de Patience, Laval
3 min walk • The Patience fountain is a fountain located in Laval, in the department of Mayenne.
0.4 miN
Cemetery, Pedestrian street, Park
Square de Boston, Laval
10 min walk • The Boston square is a square in downtown Laval, in the French department of Mayenne.
1.2 miNE
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Francis Le Basser, Laval
31 min walk • Stade Francis Le Basser is a multi-use stadium in Laval, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Stade Lavallois. The stadium is able to hold 18,739 people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pont Vieux?

Nearby attractions include Jardin de la Perrine, Laval (3 min walk), Fontaine de Patience, Laval (3 min walk), Pont Aristide Briand, Laval (4 min walk), Musée des Sciences, Laval (5 min walk).

How to get to Pont Vieux by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pont Vieux:

Bus

Pont Vieux • Lines: C, J (1 min walk)
Saint-Julien • Lines: G (2 min walk)

Train

Laval (18 min walk)