Car Hire in La Rochelle Rail Station - Mini guide to La Rochelle Rail Station
La Rochelle
One of the most unspoilt seaside towns in France, La Rochelle in the Poitou-Charentes region offers a number of historical delights. The city’s highlights include Rue du Palais, lined with traditional buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, the Musee de Noveau Monde and the Musee des Beaux Arts.
The La Rochelle Rail Station, Gare Routière, receives about seven daily high-speed TGV trains from Gare Montparnasse in Paris as well as trains from Nantes and Bordeaux. The La Rochelle Rail Station, located on Place de Verdun, features elaborate architecture. Facilities provided include small shops, newsagents, snack bars, toilets, telephones and ATMs. There are also several car rental booths located at the station.
Nantes International Airport is the main entry for international visitors. La Rochelle also has its own airport located very close to the city centre. Motorists can reach La Rochelle on A10 south from Poitiers to exit Niort/St-Maixent. Then take N11 east toward the coast and La Rochelle.
The town is especially busy during the La Rochelle International Film Festival in July, so it is advisable to book hotels and rental cars in advance. Driving in La Rochelle is easy, with signposts both in English and French. A hire car is the easiest way to explore La Rochelle and the surrounding region with unbeatable rates available online.
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