Car hire Rochefort

Located in the southwest of France is a commune called Rochefort and it boasts a useful location on the coast and is one of the country's most used sea ports. Car hire at Rochefort can be used as a way to get around and see the rest of the country as well as what Rochefort has to offer.

It is known throughout France as a new town as its designs and buildings are all relatively new and it has only started to attract outside visitors since the 1990s when it underwent a huge development.

Cheap car hire at Rochefort can be organised through some of the best names in the business with Budget and Hertz both offering their services in the town. Rochefort is home to almost 30,000 people and in the last few years there have been many new hotels and restaurants built in the centre of the town.

The main focal point of the town is the large bridge that is a unique style of bridge known as a transporter bridge. Car rental at Rochefort allows tourists to the town to see the rest of the surrounding region of Poitou-Charentes and Charente-Maritime. Attractions in Rochefort include a museum a zoo and many pleasant eateries and cafés that are frequented mainly during the day.

The Musee National de la Marine is a maritime museum that boasts an impressive collection of sea-based artifacts. The gardens known as Conservatoire du Begonia is home to the largest collection of bergonias in the world and there is also a replica of L'Hermoine frigate.