Parthenay is a walled town in the famous Deux-Sevres region of Poitou-Charentes -a region famous for its small rustic towns dotted about the 'two rivers'. Parthenay is one of the most prominent of these enchanting towns due to its position in the middle of the region. Poitiers and Niort are east and west of the town representing slightly more metropolitan areas, and then the beautiful small towns of Thouars, Montreuil-Bellay and Saumur all lie in a direct line to the north.
Car hire in Parthenay allows you to explore Deux-Sevres ay your leisure. Hiring a car in Parthenay is available in the town itself and as well as the major airports of Poitou-Charentes.
Parthenay is a fortified town where the walls and gates generate some fantastic medieval architecture. The Porte St Jacques and accompanying bridge are a real piece of living history, inviting you into the town centre where You'll find churches such as The Église Sainte-Croix. The town is constructed on a number of different levels providing wonderful multi-layered geography.
If you're hiring a car in Parthenay and you want French authenticity, you should utilise the D938 north; this road takes you through the Chateaus of Thouars, Montreuil-Bellay, and Saumur. Poitiers is 60km east for a more populated shopping and eating destination. Rent a car in Parthenay and absorb the rustic local treasures of Deux-Sevres.
