The boundaries of three northern French regions - Anjou, Brittany, and Normandy - meet very closely to the historic town called Laval. Situated in France’s Mayenne department, this ancient settlement whose history may be traced back to the Roman era is best accessed by car hire at Laval.

Options for cheap car hire at Laval include offices for Sixt and Rent a Car, as well as a car hire desk at the town’s high speed rail station. Visitors may then drive their car rental at Laval along the same main street, or ‘Grande Rue,’ used for several centuries as the main road heading towards Brittany.

Two more reminders of Laval’s era as one of France’s most powerful areas are its magnificent medieval chateau as well as its Cathedral of the Trinity. The outdoor market held twice a week in Laval’s town centre and the several small sidewalk cafés and bars found throughout the town are also recommended as slices of genuine French life.

The botanical garden and park named Jardin botanique de la Perrine is among the most relaxing places in Laval, while the childlike and simple style of art known as naive art is celebrated in Laval every two years during a festival which attracts artists of this style from all corners of Europe.

Sous Carelles, which boasts another stunning church from medieval times as well as scenic countryside, and the Mayenne River are other popular nearby destinations which visitors can easily get to by car rental at Laval.