5 original spots to do your teamwork and study in zenitude

1. Boulangerie La Bête à pain

La boulangerie la Bête à pain is the ideal place for students with a sweet tooth. The place offers a wide selection of breads, desserts and dishes. Not only can you settle down to finish your dissertation or chat with your friend about the upcoming oral presentation, but you can also indulge in pastries of all kinds and sip a latte to re-energize yourself. And before you go, why not do a little shopping in the delicatessen section of the store?

Address: 1969 Autoroute des Laurentides, Laval, Quebec

2. La Spesa

A stone's throw from CF Carrefour Lavalthe Sheraton offers a gourmet counter, La Spesa. This cozy concept offers modular spaces where you can sit back and relax. You can order coffees, pastries and chef-prepared dishes at the counter, then settle back in one of the cushioned armchairs and plunge into your reading.

Address: 2440 Autoroute des Laurentides, Laval, Quebec

3. The Microbrew Islanders

Charming Laval microbrewery, Les Insulaires is another perfect location for dynamic team meetings! If you tend to need a break between discussions on your school project, you can order a little " frette " concocted at the microbrewery itself to decompress and bond as a group in a warm atmosphere. Far from a monotonous meeting in a school hall!

Address: 275, boulevard de la Concorde Est, Laval, Québec

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4. Le Randolph Pub Ludique

If you're more into team-building than studying, the Randolph is a must! You can eat, drink and play a host of board games, which will bring you closer to your teammates. The atmosphere is playful and fun, with on-site animators on hand to explain the rules and how the games work. You'll be able to test each other's strengths in games of knowledge, construction and strategy. Just to see if you need to rethink the assignment of tasks in your school project...

Address: 490 Promenade du Centropolis, Laval, Quebec

5. Dolce & Santella

Are you still recovering from the end of the summer season and saddened by the imminent arrival of the first snowflakes? Go to Dolce & Santellaa colorful gelateria reminiscent of summer! You can sample their many flavors (which you can take in a croissant!) while studying for your next exam. If you end up shivering in the seasonal cold, don't worry. There's also a wide selection of coffees and pastries to warm you up.

Address: 545 des Laurentides Boulevard, Laval, Quebec