The town of Toul, close to the German border, is situated on the banks of the Moselle River in the Lorraine region of northeast France. A famous fortified town in the Middle Ages and earlier, the white stone city walls still enclose the Old Town. Car hire in Toul is easily available.

The Europcar office is on Avenue de General Leclerc, making cheap car hire in Toul quick to arrange. The town’s historic and cultural heritage is displayed by the stupendous carved stone frontage of the huge Gothic Cathedral. There are, allegedly, remains of Roman sites in town as well as in its surrounding countryside.

Walks along the canal or the Moere River, tributary of the Moselle, are popular, and canal barges can be hired for exploration of the region. In town, the many medieval ecclesiastical houses and buildings with fine ornamental stonework remind visitors of Toul’s long history as a religious centre.

For serious shopping, car hire in Toul will take you to Nancy, 25kms distant. The city is famous for its role in the 19th century design Art Nouveau design revolution, with boutiques and craft shops focusing on its flowing style. Local restaurants serve the region’s specialities, accompanied by Moselle wines.

A daytrip to the fortified Roman town of Grand, with its great amphitheatre and Apollo temple is a must. Farther afield, thanks to car rental in Toul, you can visit the Lorriane National Park, the nearby towns of Liverdun, overlooking the Moselle and Verdun, now the Capital of World Peace.