Thouars, the ‘City on a Rock’, sits high above the River Thouet in the Deux-Sevres district of Poitou-Charente in western France. The spectacular Chateau de la Tremoille looks down on the city from an even greater height. Car hire in Thouars can be arranged through Nova, Europcar or Carhire 3000.

With cheap car hire at Thouars, the surrounding region can easily be explored, although Thouars itself has many sites of interest. The imposing chateau with its stables, chapel and courtyard, the medieval part of town with its 16th century colombarge houses and ancient ramparts and towers are well worth seeing.

Close by the town are many facilities for horse riding in beautiful countryside. Fishing in the river or nearby lakes, cycling and walking are all popular pursuits. A brisk game of golf or even the very French Boules or Petanque is a great way to relax after a morning’s sightseeing.

The town of Thouars has all the usual shops such as boulangeries and patisseries as well as twice–weekly fresh markets selling local cheeses, wines, cooked meats and other delicacies. For more sophisticated shopping, visiting the cities of Tours, Saumur and Poitiers will make full use of your car hire in Thouars.

After sorting your car rental in Thouars, daytrips to places of interest are easy to arrange. The medieval and modern city of Saumur offers a great deal, including a tour around the renowned Ecole Nationale d’Equitation, with Europe’s largest indoor riding area. The tour includes witnessing a training session.