Don’t just drive from point A to B. Get more out of your car rental by making a detour to Saintes. Only 25 miles from Nere, it features excellent attractions like Saintes Amphitheatre and Arch of Germanicus. La Rochelle, 45 miles away, is another road-trip destination that’s worth the drive. Visit Tour St. Nicolas and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville, two great sights in the area.