In need of inspiration?
Thanks to our long-term car rental in Marseille, you can discover this charming town from another angle. Begin or end your trip with a visit to the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Basilica (27 km from the delivery centre), the Old Port of Marseille (25 km from the delivery centre) or Longchamp Palace (26 km from the delivery centre).
Do you feel like shopping? The Village Docks (Joliette) offer many choices: fashion, hair, health & beauty, decor, jewelry, leather goods, etc. After shopping, it's time to get outside! Head 15 km to the south towards Marseille's beaches that will welcome you for a good dose of Vitamin D. Don't feel like swimming? Borély Park is a great place to relax and have a picnic, just 7 km from the Docks. About 15 km from the downtown area, you can go hiking in the Parc national des Calanques: mountains, cliffs, archipelagos and turquoise waters will leave you speechless.
Enjoy the liberty of your rental car in Marseille and roam the lovely little neighborhoods offering fishing-village charm. Don't forget to stop at the St Victor Abbey (26 km from the delivery centre), Pharo Palace (1 km from the abbey) and Auffes Valley (1.7 km from the palace). Are you a soccer fan? The Velodrome stadium is the perfect rendez-vous point for sports enthusiasts. Drive along the coast on the Corniche Président John Fitzgerald. Enjoy a stop to admire the unique architecture. With your minnows (children, in Marseillais slang!), be sure to try the electric bike experience or even a Segway!
A word of advice: As with most touristic cities, it is preferable to visit popular sites on weekdays to avoid the weekend crowds.
Here are a few other nearby places that may interest you:
- Fort St-Jean
- Sainte-Marie-Majeure Cathedral
- Château d'If
- Mediterranean museum of archaeology
- Marseille museum of history