Car Hire Saint Quentin - Mini guide to Saint Quentin

St Quentin

St Quentin, an industrial town in northeastern France lying on the banks of a canal that leads to the Somme, dates back to Roman times and began life as the Roman settlement of Augusta Veromanduorum. Its current name comes from the Christian martyr St Quintinus.

There are a number of sights in St Quentin which are suitable for the entire family, with the main landmark being the Hôtel-de-Ville, or town hall. The town has been built around the town hall and as such, this is a great place to begin sightseeing.

In the middle of the square housing the town hall is a monument which was built in 1896 to commemorate France’s defeat at the hands of Spain in 1557. Lining the square is a number of other important buildings which include a theatre.

The church of St Quentin, which dates to the 12th century, is another popular visitor site while the town’s two museums also attract attention; the Museum of Entomology and the Antoine Lecuyer Museum. The former focuses on insects while the latter features pastel works by Antoine Lecuyer. For lovers of the outdoors, the Parc Ornithologique is a must-see; a large bird reserve with a number of different species frying freely around.

Restaurants in Saint Quentin are plentiful and serve up some of France’s best loved dishes. The best place to head to eat is the town square where you will find many eateries to choose from. There are also a number of shops in this area to satisfy any urges for retail therapy that you may have.

The town centre is small enough to enjoy on foot. However, to take advantage of the surrounding countryside, you should hire a car. You will find details on the best Saint Quentin car hire deals on this website.

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