Considered a rural suburb of the city of Paris, half an hour’s drive away, Torcy is located in the Ile de France’s Marne-la Vallee district on Lake Madinet. The local countryside is agricultural, with several forests and many historical sites. Convenient and cheap car hire in Torcy is available.

The history of Torcy and its surroundings was linked with the French monarchy for hundreds of years due its location near Paris, resulting in spectacular chateaux, palaces and vast forests used as hunting grounds by kings and their courts. Car rental in Torcy makes it easy to visit local sites of interest.

Torcy itself has several ancient churches, one a former 17th century Benedictine priory. On the lake, visitors can fish and sail. Nearby is the World Heritage Site of Fontainebleau, the palace of the kings of France, with its beautiful park, formerly a royal hunting ground. The interior of the palace is spectacular.

Shopping in Torcy at the weekly market is fun, with brie cheese and mustard a local speciality. The unrivalled shopping facilities, famous historic sights, restaurants and nightlife of Paris are a short and pleasant drive away, thanks to car rental in Torcy and the efficient French autoroute road system.

Travelling farther afield is made easy by car hire in Torcy. The magnificent moated baroque Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, one of the most elaborate in France, is a must-see. The walled ‘Town of Roses’, 13th century Provins, has most of its original buildings and cobbled streets, with roses everywhere, including in the local cuisine!