Car Hire in Douai Rail Station - Mini guide to Douai Rail Station

Douai Rail Station

One of the most impressive belfries in the Nord-Pas-de Calais region can be found in the historic belltower of Douai. Located on the Scarpe River 25 miles south of Lille, the industrial town of Douai is a nice base from which to explore Flanders, a region of fertile plains and verdant hills.

The Douai Rail Station is on the high speed TGV line. The trip from Paris’ Gare du Nord is 70 minutes and Arras and Valenciennes are also easily reached. The Douai Rail Station, located at 515 Avenue Du Marechal Leclerc, is just a 10 minute walk from the historic city centre. The Ibis Douai Centre Hotel, housed in a wonderful 18th century building, is a 5 minute walk from the station.

Interesting cities and towns to visit near Douai include: Valenciennes, Arras, Cambrai, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Dunkerque, Calais and the regional capital city of Lille. Lille boasts a uniquely varied and rich cultural and architectural heritage. The Hainault area south of Lille inspired many painters who captured the local landscapes’ beauty in splendid works of art that fill several museums in this area.

The region surrounding Douai can best be explored by private hire car. Pre-booking car hire online is recommended. Europcar operates a car hire service at the railway station. Other local and international car rental companies can be found in downtown Douai.

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