Car Hire Mantes La Jolie - Mini guide to Mantes La Jolie

Mantes La Jolie, located in the northeast of France, is a commune in the Yvelines department. The city is just 50kms outside of Paris, and is sometimes considered a suburb of the French capital. The city has a rich history, functioning as a half way point between the dukes of Normandy staying at Rouen and the Kings of France staying in Paris. It also some of the heaviest action during the Hundred Years War, changing hands often during the course of the battle. The city boasts many historical sites; however, the most notable is the church of Notre Dame built in the 12th century. Car hire at Mantes La Jolie is a good way to see local sites and the surrounding area.

With car rental at Mantes La Jolie, daytrips into Paris to see the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe are easily managed. Visitors to the quaint French city may also wish to make the journey into Paris for excellent shopping and decadent local French cuisine. The streets of Paris offer an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, and historical buildings and museums. As Paris is quite large, visitors hoping to take in Paris while in Mantes La Jolie may need several days to do so.

Mantes La Jolie offers a quiet alternative to the bustling crowds of Paris, and is also a good place to enjoy the French countryside. With cheap car hire at Mantes La Jolie, motorists can tour the nearby vineyards, national parks, and mountain ranges, or picnic by the river. A bridge also links the town with Limay located on the opposite bank of the river.

The small prefecture is also famous for its musical heritage and today still operates as a centre for the musically inclined and talented. Just outside the small town is the famous woodwind factory of Selmer. Mantes La Jolie is also the birthplace of famous Beur singer Faudel, who fondly wrote a song, of the same name, after his hometown.

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