Nantes France is one of those places where you might never want to leave particularly if you have already fallen in love with its culture and people. This western city of France boasts of having the best of both worlds — a little bit cosmopolitan and a little bit laid-back.

First on your agenda should be to get a car rental at the Nantes Rail Station since this is the easiest way for you to see the sights at your own tempo. Budget car rentals at the Nantes Rail Station are easy to find here so you can easily get one upon your arrival – whether at the rail station, airport or within the city centre.

Cheap car hire are provided by Avis along Route de Vannes; Europcar at Route de Paris; Hertz at Boulevard Marcel Paul and Rent-a-Car at Allee des Tanneurs. Other car rentals include Alamo, Budget, Thrifty and Dollar.

Sights and attractions to visit here include the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul; Basilica of Saint-Louis; museums such as Fine Arts Museum and the Naval Museum; plus historical fortresses like the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany.

If you fancy a stroll, take a walk down the Jardin des plantes de Nantes along Rue Stanislas Baudry. The garden boasts of having more than ten thousand plant varieties.

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