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Books are an extraordinary means of transport! You open it and immediately find yourself somewhere else, in a universe far from everything you know, with characters who momentarily become members of your entourage. And while you can read in the bath, on the subway or on the corner of the sofa, you can also read in a place that's a dream in itself. So here are our top six Laval spots to crack open a good book.
Reading on the terrace
Les Insulaires Microbrasseurs reopen! It's a fresh, beautiful place, perfect for reading. Especially on their magnificent terrace! The atmosphere, inspired by biergardens and tropical trends, is unmistakable and makes you want to stay for hours. Your reading, accompanied by a good local beer or a pic-assiette of gourmet wonders, will be all the better for it.
Reading in a café
Book and coffee: a classic! At Café Ricardoin Centropolis, you can sit in front of the big windows, order a latte, a slice of cake, a soup or anything else on the menu, and disappear into a book for hours. Your taste buds will be as stimulated as your brain as you read.
Reading in the clouds... or almost
The terrace Rosso Cieloterrace, perched atop the Courtyard by Marriott, is a beautiful Laval treasure. With an unobstructed view of Laval and Montreal, sunshine and a gentle breeze, it's sure to be a delectable moment. With a glass of rosé or white wine in hand, your nose plunged into the best of novels, you'll feel like you're on vacation.
Reading in the archipelago
Here, our proposal combines sport, nature and reading. In short, a lovely trio of activities. Bring your best blanket, sunscreen, water, hat and picnic, then rent a boat at the Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles (don't forget your book!!). Go on an adventure in the Sainte-Rose archipelago. Explore the islands and shorelines, before settling into the setting of your choice and completing three or four book chapters.
Reading in the courtyard
Espace Montmorency has a lively interior courtyard - did you know that? Whether you arrive by metro, bus, Bixi or electric scooter (or even car), you'll have no trouble finding the place and a little place of your own. Right in the heart of Laval, in the midst of the urban bustle, you'll be able to sit back and read on your own... surrounded by lots of people. In short, it's the perfect place for those who like a buzz of activity and conversation.
Reading by a pond
Looking for bucolic inspiration? Do you have a hankering for nature? Visit the Nature Center and settle down by the pond. Listen to the wind in the trees, the laughter of the children around you and open that book you've been looking forward to. You won't regret the moment.
Of course, the places to read in Laval aren't limited to our top six. Between restaurants, cafés and green spaces, there more places to read in the open air than you might imagine. Visit us to to see.
Mark your calendars!
What: The best places to read in Laval
WhenSpring étéAutumn, Winter
Location: Les Insulaires, Café Ricardo, Rosso CieloParc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, Espace Montmorency, Centre de la nature
Event: Read and Discover Days, May 17 & 18
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