Find your perfect hire car at Beauvais Airport
Sitting just outside of Paris, the delights of Beauvais deserve to be discovered in their own right. Collect your Avis hire car from Beauvais Airport, a few minutes from the centre of Beauvais itself, and start your sightseeing tour of France. All you have to do is drive.
Plan your journey from Beauvais Airport
Often seen as little more than a stop off on the way to Paris, Beauvais shouldn’t be overlooked; it has plenty to charm in its own right. The Beauvais Airport sits just ten minutes outside of the city, so it’s easy to start exploring the city almost as soon as you land.One of the tallest cathedrals in Europe, the Saint-Pierre de Beauvais dates back to the 13th century, and is one of the most daring achievements of gothic architecture. With its intricate carvings, high vaulted ceilings and beautiful decorations, Beauvais’ cathedral is certainly a spellbinding sight for all who visit. In the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, and in the ancient streets nearby, there are charming houses dating from the 12th to the 16th centuries. The striking Hôtel de Ville itself was built in 1752.
From chic boutiques to local souvenirs, Beauvais offers a myriad of shopping opportunities. Afterwards, take a break and sit back in the city’s Marcel Dassault Park, which is a relaxing place to spend a blissful afternoon.
With plenty to entice and to charm, Beauvais is so much more than a stopover destination. Find out its joys for yourself with the ease of your Avis hire car.
Beyond Beauvais Airport
Sitting towards the north of France, Beauvais is the capital of the Oise département in the Picardy region. From here, all of northern France’s joys lay at your fingertips with the comfort and luxury of your Avis hire car.Paris
A 90-minute drive south from Beauvais along the A16, Paris is a must-see on any visit to France. The iconic, romantic capital is a city with a seemingly endless list of top sights, from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe. Sample the mouthwatering cuisine and soak up the elegant boulevards; visit one of the city’s many museums, such as the Musée Marmottan Monet, or simply wander along the banks of the Seine. It’s easy to fall in love with Paris.
Rouen
Overflowing with history, Rouen is a sight to behold. Just an hour and a half’s drive west of Beauvais along the N31, Rouen is a melting pot of gothic beauty, medieval buildings and its stunning Cathédrale Notre-Dame. The gem of Normandy, Rouen has plenty to offer visitors, from interesting museums that document its long history to its medieval quarter filled with charm. For an unusual sight, visit the Aître St-Maclou, an area featuring half-timbered buildings, decorated with bones and gravediggers’ tools, which was used as a graveyard for victims of the plague in the 1500s.
Discover the beauty of Northern France with your Avis hire car.