Discover Saint-Germain-Laval

When looking for a hotel in Saint-Germain-Laval, it helps to consider the focus of your trip. The Church of Saint-Germain-et-Saint-Laurent combines views over the Seine Valley with a long architectural history; Le Bord de Seine offers riverside greenery and walks, while Jumping Forest provides several active pursuits. The Phare aéronautique de Saint-Germain-Laval points to the history of air navigation. For hikers, the L’île aux Moines circular route offers specific details. This gives you a range of themes to consider when planning your day, rather than basing your decision on a single attraction.

Church above the Seine Valley

The Church of Saint-Germain-et-Saint-Laurent stands on a slight rise overlooking the Seine Valley. It was originally built in the 11th century and first documented in 1125. The two dates have different meanings: the 11th century refers to when it was built, while 1125 is the date of its first written mention. Inside the church, wooden choir stalls, an 18th-century confessional and an old lectern have been preserved. Carved elements probably come from earlier altarpieces. In 2007, the church was listed as a Monument Historique. For visitors interested in architectural and church history, the site combines its position above the valley with a long history and specific interior features.

Walks along the Seine

Le Bord de Seine is a riverside green space for relaxation and walks. A footpath crosses the green space and continues to the neighboring municipality of Marolles-sur-Seine. The route therefore extends beyond the riverbank itself and leads to a destination outside the municipality. If you are planning a walk, you can use this connection as a guide to the direction.

Active pursuits at Jumping Forest

Jumping Forest in Saint-Germain-Laval has five treetop adventure courses with zip lines and jumps. The activities also include outdoor laser tag, Archery Battle and Bubble Foot. The five courses are the clearly defined focus of the treetop adventure park; the three other activities add a choice of different active games. This makes it easy to decide whether you are more interested in elevated courses or other activities. If you are planning a visit for a specific activity, check the operator’s current information beforehand, as course configurations and activities may change.

An aviation beacon near Tréchy

The Phare aéronautique de Saint-Germain-Laval is located at the entrance to the hamlet of Tréchy. It was part of a network of beacons established by the Ministry of Aviation. Until the beginning of the Second World War, this network served the nighttime navigation of aircraft; later navigation methods made further operation unnecessary. This places the beacon within aviation history: its former purpose was to help aircraft navigate at night. Visitors interested in technological history will find a different subject here than at the church and its interior.

Hiking: L’île aux Moines circular route

The L’île aux Moines circular route is 13.6 kilometers long, takes about three hours and is considered easy. The distance, approximate duration and difficulty rating answer different questions: 13.6 kilometers indicates the route length, the estimate of about three hours helps with time planning, and “easy” is the route’s difficulty rating. For planning your day, it makes sense to consider these details together rather than treating the duration as an exact estimate of your personal hiking time. Check trail conditions before setting out if they are important to your plans.

Discover more destinations

Orly-Sur-Morin, La Rochette, Fontains, Saint-Thibault-Des-Vignes, Tousson, Égreville, Le Mesnil-Amelot, Marolles-sur-Seine

For the main travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.