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Minivan rental in Nancy

Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Nancy are: Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen Picasso, Mercedes Vito and others.

Standard capacity of a minivan in France is up to 9 people (8+1 formula), traditionally providing seven or eight passenger seats. The capacity of a minibus may vary from 9 to 15 people.

Please note, that in order to rent in France a vehicle with capacity which exceeds 8 passengers, you would need a driving license of the corresponding category.

Minivan dimensions are quite unusual for an ordinary driver, which sometimes leads to appearance of scratches and dents during unsuccessful manoeuvring or parking. Therefore, we encourage you to order full coverage of insurance franchise during your booking, or directly at the rental office in Nancy.

Before leaving the parking garage in Nancy, inspect the minivan for exteriour defects and other signs of damage together with the office representative and mark the found defects found in your rental documents.

OrangeSmile.com wishes you a great driving experience on the roads of France!

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Driving Advices for France – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities

Yellow marking on a road signifies the presence of parking spaces. Only owners of a special card can park their cars there. Yellow dotted lines added to the border of a pavement indicate that it is possible to make short stops (for picking up and drop-off of passengers) at this part of the road.

In large cities large parking lot can be found near underground stations. The time of use of such parking areas is limited. Drivers are usually permitted to occupy a parking space there for the period from 15 minutes to 2 hours. The time of arrival to the parking lot is recorded in a special ticket, so in case of a late payment driver will have to pay a fine.

It is possible to park a car for a longer term at special underground parking lots. They are usually located near central part of cities. It is worth noting that the tariff for such parking is slightly higher than the tariff for an ordinary one.

Travelling in minivan through Nancy

Nancy: topics

Besides fruit, Nancy is famous for its fine cheese-making traditions. They use selected cow's milk to prepare world-famous Muenster cheese, as well as delicious Bruer cheese, the world's first cheese launched into space. Cheese is added to various salads and original pastries, the likes of which can't be found in other French cities.
Besides wonderful pastries, Nancy restaurants are famous for their hearty meat dishes, which are prepared mainly from veal and pork. A classic of the regional menu is pork and vegetable stew, and a real historical specialty calf’s head, which is usually cooked on major holidays.

The local cuisine is not deprived of delicious salads made from seasonal vegetables. Dandelion salad that typically goes under the name “Salade de pissenlit” is considered very unusual. The culinary traditions of Switzerland have greatly influenced the formation of local cuisine. At many Nancy restaurants, you can try wonderful fondue prepared from locally produced cheese.

Most cozy restaurants and cafes representing regional cuisine can be found in Nancy's historic district. There are also old bakeries where you can try Quiche Lorraine prepared according to traditional recipes, as well as other versions of french Quiche with herbs and various types of cheese. Be sure to take a stroll through the city markets where they sell fruit jams, the most popular cheeses and meat delicacies. Many large markets have bakeries and pastry shops where visitors can buy not only fresh bread but also interesting sweet pastries.
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