Getting about Vierzon and its pretty countryside is best done by rental car and you can have cheap car hire in Vierzon any time of year. The town is in a good spot in central France for exploring old towns and countryside and is a must for lovers of wine.

Vierzon itself is an hour south of Orleans, about the same again east of Tours, and has Bourges close by, to boot. Access is provided by train and major highways and you can explore the region easily via a huge network of un-congested country roads with car rental in Vierzon.

Vierzon is nice to have a wander around for its quaint, old buildings and laid-back, countrified look and feel. There is some decent arts and crafts shopping here and pleasant walking along the banks of the river. It is straightforward to park up with car hire in Vierzon, to boot.

Taking a drive into the countryside is a must. The Berry region is close by and is noted for its many quality wineries, while Sologne is good for hiking through its forests. Charming La Source is also nearby with car rental in Vierzon, as is ancient Bourges. The latter has one of the finest cathedrals in the country – the UNESCO World Heritage Saint Etienne Cathedral. The beautiful Jacques Coeur Palace is also a fine sight here.

While driving around Vierzon you also won’t fail to notice some of the 300 or so castles on the chateaux route. There are many other routes to explore with car hire in Vierzon, too, including the gastronomic route and the Romanesque Berry route.