Saint Jean d'Angély is a market town in the south western province of Poitou-Charentes. The market is very popular in this region and is held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It shares both outdoor and indoor stalls, selling pretty much anything and everything you can imagine. The town is between Cognac, Saintes and Rochefort, making car hire from Saint Jean d'Angély an attractive prospect for people who enjoy exploring. Hiring a car from Saint Jean d'Angély is also great for travelling to the Plan d'Eau, just outside town. The lake offers pedalo and canoe hire, and is a lovely spot for a picnic and relax.
Saint Jean d'Angély is in a great location for making day trips – not only is it in a triangle with three other cities; it is also in a region famous for stunning scenery and historical towns. Car hire from Saint Jean d'Angély means that La Rochelle is only an hour away – the city lies on the Atlantic coast, and has a great beach, several long cycling tracks and one of the biggest Aquariums in Europe. If you love nature parks, rent a car from Saint Jean d'Angély and visit Marais Poitevin, a huge wetland that is split into three sections, with four discovery centres.
