Located in eastern France is the province of Alsace, of which Strasbourg is the capital. It is the seat of the European Council of Human Rights, as well as several other extremely important European institutions. It is an extremely important city for industry, and owns the moniker of third best city in France for innovation. The main part of the city in the centre is the Old Town, which has at its centre an impressive cathedral. By hiring a car from Strasbourg, you'll be able to access the Old Town easily, and explore everything it has to offer outside the main hub.
Tourists flock to the ancient Gothic Cathedral in the centre of the city, which has an incredible and intricate Astronomical clock. As the city is on the border between France and Germany, there are a lot of Old Prussian buildings, with German and French architecture all over the city, giving it an eclectic feel. Hiring a car in Strasbourg also means that you'll be able to drive out to see Ponts Couverts, an old medieval bridge with four towers, which is a rather iconic image of the city. You'll find something for everyone to enjoy in Strasbourg.