Bailleul is a town situated in Northern France, forming part of the region known as Nord. It sits on the French/Belgian border and as such played a substantial role in both world wars (as part of the historical County of Flanders). It now boasts a blossoming tourist trade due to its proximity to other notable destinations such as Lille, Saint Omer and Dunkirk. As you would expect, car hire from Bailleul is a popular option.
The town itself has a range of attractions including the UNESCO listed Town Hall belfry, the grand Church of St Vaast and Musee Benoit de Puydt.
If you're hiring a car from Bailleul, you'll love the town's location. The beauty of Grande Place is just 15 minutes away on the D10 and offers a wonderful taste of traditional French living. Saint Omer lies to the west along the D642 where you can visit the intriguing La Coupole, which was once the launch site of the V2 rocket and is now a museum and 3D planetarium. With a hire car from Bailleul you can get to the tranquil Mosaïc le jardin des cultures (the garden of culture) via the A25 south, which will take you around 30 minutes.
