Hertz Car Rental in Nantes
Nantes is France’s eighth biggest city and stands about halfway down the west coast on the River Loire, about 30 miles inland. If you rent a car in Nantes you’ll find it’s well placed for exploring the castles of the Loire, the beaches of southern Brittany and the La Rochelle coast and islands further south. Happily for drivers, the city boasts an excellent road network. In the city itself traffic can freely cross the Loire on one of six bridges. From the toll-free motorway round the outskirts of the city there are major trunk towards Brest, Rennes, Angers and La Rochelle, as well as the beaches of La Baule and Pornic.
Rent a car in Nantes and you can explore the busy shopping and entertainment district – one of the best in northwest France. There are plenty of tourist attractions too. In the old Nantesvieux medieval quarter you’ll discover the Place de Bouffay, as well as the grand Saint Pierre Cathedral and the old fortress of the Dukes of Brittany. Among museums of natural history and art, there’s a unique museum dedicated to writer Jules Verne who was born in the city. And look out for the modern French warship the Maille-Breze moored at the waterfront – it has become a popular museum ship.
