Leaving Bayeux in September traveling to Loire Valley. We would like to rent a car to drive to Loire Valley. Would it be best to take the train to Caen, rent the car there and then drive to Loire Valley?
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
1327 posts
Yes. You will have more options in Caen as it is a bigger town. Watch for lunchtime and Sunday closures though, for pick-up and drop-off.
Posted by
Paris
7300 posts
A car gives you some freedom for stops along the way (Le Mans is especially worthwhile), and it saves time (it would be my choice), but if your destination is near Tours and if you don't fancy the drive, there are direct trains from Caen to Tours taking about 3 hours.
Posted by
Wyckoff, NJ, USA
7882 posts
Many might stop at MSM with the car. Have you driven in Europe? You may be disappointed how far many of the key sights are from the main highways. You're not going to make five memorable stops in a day of driving.
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481 posts
We took the train from Bayeux to Caen to pick up a car. Couldn't have been easier, rental offices visible from the station. Exit from town easy. Basically idiot proof. Brad
Posted by
Portland, OR
117 posts
We picked up a car in Bayeux from Hertz. The pickup was at a gas station near the train station, very nondescript.