As part of Industrielle Attitude, discover the Archives municipales et communautaires de Laval, a place for preserving and promoting the city's heritage.
A place to preserve and promote
The Laval and Laval Agglomération Archives Department was set up in 1995 to preserve the memory of the city and then of the intermunicipality. The 4 staff who work there collect, classify, conserve, communicate and promote the public archives produced by the departments of the two entities. The department also preserves private archives donated by individuals or associations.
A tour of the building will provide an opportunity to find out more about the job of an archivist and the storage areas that are usually closed to the public, as well as some of the most important documents held in the archives.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Please note that this is the Archives de Laval (1 rue Prosper Brou) and not the Archives départementales (6 pl. des Archives).
- Visits for the general public: 15 October at 2pm and 16 October at 10.30am
- Reservations required, online at laval-tourisme.com or at Laval Tourisme reception (Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm, closed Tuesday morning).
RATES
- 1 visit: €6/PERS.
- 4 different visits and more: €5/VISIT/PERS.
- Jobseekers and trainees: €3/PERS.
- Secondary school pupils : FREE
Visits by under-15s are forbidden, except in week 1 and where otherwise stated.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Please arrive on time for your visit, as you will be expected there.
- Follow the health and safety instructions given. If you fail to do so, you will be refused access to the tour.
- Do not smoke during visits.
- Ask permission to film or take photographs.
- Flat, closed shoes are recommended for all visits.
The Laval and Laval Agglomération Archives Department was set up in 1995 to preserve the memory of the city and then of the intermunicipality. The 4 staff who work there collect, classify, conserve, communicate and promote the public archives produced by the departments of the two entities. The department also preserves private archives donated by individuals or associations.
A tour of the building will provide an opportunity to find out more about the job of an archivist and the storage areas that are usually closed to the public, as well as some of the most important documents held in the archives.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Please note that this is the Archives de Laval (1 rue Prosper Brou) and not the Archives départementales (6 pl. des Archives).
- Visits for the general public: 15 October at 2pm and 16 October at 10.30am
- Reservations required, online at laval-tourisme.com or at Laval Tourisme reception (Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm, closed Tuesday morning).
RATES
- 1 visit: €6/PERS.
- 4 different visits and more: €5/VISIT/PERS.
- Jobseekers and trainees: €3/PERS.
- Secondary school pupils : FREE
Visits by under-15s are forbidden, except in week 1 and where otherwise stated.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Please arrive on time for your visit, as you will be expected there.
- Follow the health and safety instructions given. If you fail to do so, you will be refused access to the tour.
- Do not smoke during visits.
- Ask permission to film or take photographs.
- Flat, closed shoes are recommended for all visits.
Opening times
Opening times
On 15 October 2025
- 14:00 at 15:15
On 16 October 2025
- 10:30 at 11:45
Location
Location
Contact Industrielle Attitude : Archives municipales et communautaires
