Car and Van Hire in Villeneuve-sur-Lot

You are dealing with industry professionals when you put your car hire needs in the hands of Enterprise. Because the company aims to see all its customers drive away happy, they offer a great choice of cars and vans for rental. Whether you are in the market for a car that offers great fuel economy and is easy to park, or something more ambitious, there will be a car for you, and they are all from leading manufacturers. The range also includes premium motors, SUVs, and of course people carriers, which you really need to check out.

No matter the size of your budget for car hire, you can be assured that Enterprise's highly competitive pricing will be kind to your pocket. A quick browse of the Enterprise website will soon provide you with the information you need to make an informed choice. Any special deals are advertised online, and of course, by booking your car and paying for it well in advance, you can save money too. You can book online 24/7 using the booking form; just complete the form, remembering to record any special requirements, and submit it – Enterprise will do the rest.

Collecting your hire car from outside an airport terminal building is convenient and smart. It means that, without further delay, you can be on your way to your destination without having to undergo the challenges public transport often presents. The nearest commercial airport to Villeneuve is Agen La Garenne, 25 miles away - the airport at Villeneuve only handles private jets.

Most of the town centre is situated on the right bank of the Lot; access to the left bank and the rest of Villeneuve is over a bridge, the oldest parts of which date back to the 13th century. In 1910, work began on an additional bridge, the Ponte De La Liberation, designed by Eugene Freyssinet. Freyssinet was one of the inventors of early reinforced concrete that was used in the construction of, and which facilitated a 315-foot arch, the longest in the world when the building work was completed in 1919. On the left bank of the Lot are the remains of the town's defensive walls, with their two towers. The town centre is full of other interesting medieval buildings, including the Gothic church of St. Etienne.

Lovers of cheese will want to drive the 21 miles to the village that is the home of Roquefort cheese. Roquefort has a visitors' centre where people can learn about the process and watch the cheese being made. Other comestibles relating to the ewes that provided the milk the cheese is made from can also be purchased, along with souvenirs. Some 43 miles from Villeneuve is Cahors. The town centre is dominated by the Saint Etienne Cathedral, which highlights the transition in architectural styles from late Romanesque to early Gothic. There is also the remains of a Roman amphitheatre in Cahors.

The N21 road north to south and the D911, which begins in Prayssac to the east and runs parallel to the Lot river, are the main highways serving the town. As long as drivers have educated themselves on national and regional driving regulations, driving in this area of France should be unproblematic. Roads are maintained in good order and there are very few delays. Villeneuve-sur-Lot is a small town and visitors should have no difficulty parking. There are car parks on Place Paul Weil, Place du 18 Juin and at the Cultural Centre.