Car Hire St. Etienne Station

Situated in central eastern France, Saint Etienne is the third largest city in the Rhone-Alpes region. Saint Etienne is notable for its unbeatable natural beauty and a thriving art scene. Intercity trains depart from Saint Etienne Rail Station to Paris and Clermont-Ferrand while regional rail services link the city to Noiretable, Firminy, Le-Puy-en-Velay, Lyon and Roanne.

The Saint Etienne Rail Station (Gare de Saint-etienne) is located in Chaeaucreux, within a short distance of the busy city centre. The station is connected to the downtown area by a second tramway route. Housed in a building of some architectural interest, the station is equipt with adequate passenger amenities, including car hire.

Throughout the city's past Saint Etienne has been epitomised as a town of technical knowledge. Eight years ago it received the appellation 'Village of Art and History'. The internationally acclaimed Musee d'Art Moderne houses a world class art collection. Two other fine museums are the Musee des Ponts et Chaussees and the Musee de la Mine.

The Rhone-Alpes region boasts an outstanding and well-maintained road network that provides convenient access to the major tourist attractions. Car rental services are available at the Saint Etienne Rail Station and elsewhere in the city.

Private hire car makes it easy to visit gorgeous destinations such as the village of Chamonix near Mt. Blanc and the panoramic and tranquil Vallee Du Giffre that features many quaint mountain villages. A visit to Annecy is rewarding as well with its historic town and spectacular lake. Other enchanting alpine towns nearby include Samoens, Les Gets, Morzine, Morillon, Saint Gervais and Albertville.