Villeneuve Sur Lot is a fine old town on the banks of the Lot River in southwest France. It is a good candidate for picking up cheap car hire in Villeneuve Sur Lot and also comes with good shopping and guesthouses.

The town is one of two parts, separated by the Lot River by a fantastically ancient bridge. It has arches and ramparts and was famously upgraded during the reign of Louis XIII. Most of Villeneuve Sur Lot is walkable, but having car rental in Villeneuve Sur Lot is a must for getting the most out of the region.

Place La Fayette is the main square of the old town and is surrounded by centuries-old buildings and newer arcades. The Gothic Church of St Etienne is a popular sight to check out in the town on the right bank, while on the left back are the walls of Pujols which date from the 13th century.

With car hire in Villeneuve Sur Lot, getting over to the coast below Bordeaux is straightforward and is fun for the whole family. It is nice year-round down here at this latitude, while the town of Bordeaux is famed for its wines, red and white. The town and its wineries are both worth seeing.

Bergerac is also pretty close by, directly connected by the N21 with car rental in Villeneuve Sur Lot. Head southeast for Toulouse and due south for the Pyrenees. There are airports in both Toulouse and Bordeaux and you can also get in by train.