Abstract: A laminated body comprising a ceramic member and a metal member, and a method of forming the laminated body are described. The laminated body is characterized in that the ceramic member contains in its surface portion a bonding agent and the metal member is directly bonded to the surface of the ceramic member. The method of forming the laminated body is characterized in that a bonding agent-containing layer is first formed in the surface of the ceramic member and then the bonding agent-containing layer is heated while being contacted with the metal member.