Bourg-en-Bresse is ideally situated for those hoping to discover as much of France as possible. Lyon, Geneva, Burgundy, Beaujolais and the Alps are all within driving distance, making car hire from Bourg-en-Bresse a failsafe way to see a huge area of the country. One of the main sightseeing attractions in the town is the Royal Monastery of Brou, a church complex which dates back to the 16th century. The rural location means that hiring a car from Bourg-en-Bresse helps visitors make the most of the two riding schools, laser-park, and numerous golf courses, lakes and hiking trails that are close by.
Bourg-en-Bresse is in an area of France known for its historical landmarks and Neolithic sites. Car hire from Bourg-en-Bresse is a must if you want to visit the Cerdon Caves, just under one hour from the town. The ancient cave network is unchanged by time, but it can be a tight squeeze. Music and history lovers alike will also require transport to visit the Benedictine Abbey which lies just under an hour from the town – parts of the abbey were built as early as the 10th century, and there is a Baroque music festival held here every year.