Car Rental Nantes

Located along the Loire River, Nantes is a city in the western portions of France. With more than 800,000 inhabitants, Nantes is also the sixth largest city in France. Nantes is also the capital of the department and the region. A car hire at Nantes Downtown is a great way to explore this major city in the area.

Dubbed in the past as Europe's most livable city by Time magazine, Nantes is situated where the Loire River branches out to create several islands. For its climate, Nantes generally enjoys mild summers with lots of rainfall and cool winters. It can be especially hot in July so a cheap car hire at Nantes Downtown is a comfortable way to get around the city.

If you're going to be exploring Nantes, it will come in handy to know the neighborhoods that make up the city. These are Centre-ville, Bellevue-Chantenay-Sainte Anne, Dervallieres-Zola, Hauts-Paves-Saint-Felix, Malakoff-Saint-Donatien, Ile de Nantes, Breil-Barberie, Nantes-Nord, Nantes-Erdre, Nantes Sud, and Bottiere-Doulon, all easily accessible with a car rental at Nantes Downtown.

Part of a historic province, Nantes features a lot of historical places that travelers should not miss. These include the Isle of Nantes, Chateau des ducs de Bretagne, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Passage Pommeraye, Place Royale, Place du Commerce, the LU Tower, and the Talensac Market.

For more modern places of interest, Nantes has several cinemas and more than a handful of concert halls. There are also cultural events throughout the year held in Nantes, including La Folle Journee, Estuaire, Festival des trios continents, and Les recontres du fleuve.