The towns and cities of northern France are known for their picturesque old buildings and the city of Valenciennes is no exception. Located in the Nord region, the city can be reached from Paris by rail and after arriving visitors will be able to find a good variety of car hire at Valenciennes Rail Station as well as modern hotels and other businesses.

Visitors who have tracked down cheap car hire at Valenciennes Rail Station with then be able to take their time thoroughly exploring this picturesque city. Valenciennes was once surrounded by a medieval wall and some sections still exist to this day, such as the magnificent Dodenne Tower and façade of the city offices.

Built in 1225, the church of St-Géry is one of the city’s oldest surviving buildings. However, this small and unassuming church is usually overshadowed by the 19th century church known as the Notre-Dame du Saint-Cordon, which is located nearby and is a major pilgrimage site.

Vignoble Lake is located in the centre of the city and this is a popular place to practice water sports when the sun shines. Jet skiing and kayaking are particularly popular here, as well as windsurfing and sailing.

With Paris just a short drive away, it is no wonder that so many visitors choose to take out car rental at Valenciennes Rail Station. It addition to driving to France’s capital city, visitors will also be able to take daytrips to places such as Lille and Calais and spend time driving along the north-western coast.