Marseille Car Hire

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Marseille enjoys a truly blessed setting, nestled amongst the picturesque hills and limestone cliffs of the beautiful Calanques and overlooking the sparkling sapphire waters of the Mediterranean. Located in Provence, the city itself is one of the largest in France; in fact only Paris has a bigger population, and is the country’s major commercial harbour. Marseille is often considered the Provencal capital city, and was described by Alexander Dumas as ‘the meeting place of the entire world’. It has a reputation for being quite a grimy city in parts, however it could be said that this is true for most large cities, and there is much in the city to charm, interest and entertain tourists.

Things to see/do in Marseille

Marseille boasts a selection of museums, churches, cathedrals, theatres and galleries that should keep culture vultures and sightseers entertained during their stay, however if it’s architectural beauty, amazing sights and breathtaking art you want from a holiday, you may be better advised to go to Paris or Rome – Marseille is more renowned for being a bit grubby (but lots of fun) than for it’s wealth of cultural attractions. Famously overrun with stray moggies, the city has a unique atmosphere – exhilarating, fascinating, and lots of fun. Marseille is also at present enjoying a makeover of sorts in the run up to the September 2007 Rugby World Cup, with large-scale rejuvenation and redevelopment going on throughout the city.

Marseille Car Hire allows you to roam the city and its environs at will, seeing the sights you want to see, when you want to see them. Book Marseille Car Hire online today with Argus Car Hire Marseille, and take advantage of our guarantee low prices.

One of the nicest parts of Marseille is Le Vieux Port. The heart of the city and probably its most famous tourist spot, it is lined with pleasant cafés, bistros and brasserie and is a lovely place for a walk. Stop for coffee or lunch and enjoy some great views of the port and the city’s Notre Dame de la Garda Cathedral. There is a fish market set up at the port every morning, a real slice of Marseille life with a buzzing atmosphere. Around the old quarter of Le Panier you will find a gallimaufry of small squares and narrow streets that lead up to the wonderful Byzantine Nouvelle-Major Cathedral. For a peaceful evening, visit Fort Jean at the gates of the old port where you can enjoy an inspirational sunset.  Then again you could catch a raucous rugby game at Marseilles Stadium, host venue to crucial ties for 2007\'s Rugby World Cup.

With Marseille Car Hire you also have the ability to travel to locations outside the city and see some of the Provencal countryside. La Corniche is just a short drive from the city centre, where the beaches offer a chance to chill out beside the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. The beach here is no tranquil paradise – very popular among Marseille residents, it is more like Bondi Beach or California’s Venice Beach than an idyllic seaside getaway. You will most likely be in the company of groups of skateboarders and rollerbladers flying around the place, as well as large groups of people – but this is Marseille, like it or not! If you prefer a more peaceful and private escape from a hectic city, use Marseille Car Hire to visit some quieter areas that can be reached easily from the city. 

Eating out/nightlife in Marseille

Whether you are in search of budget-friendly cheap eats or something a little more up market, Marseille has a bounty of dining options to suit. There are a number of great restaurants serving first-class food and fine wines sure to provide a truly memorable meal, however if you want to eat out on a budget there are multitudinous options as well. In the Belsunce area there is a plethora of ethnic eateries and some great little food stalls serving authentic and delicious (and most importantly, cheap) ethnic cuisine, mainly North African and Arabic dishes including couscous, falafel and kabob.

Marseille nightlife is vibrant, heady, and in parts quite seedy. A recommended part of the city in terms of its nightlife is the Cours Julien area. This part of Marseille is the former bohemian quarter of the city but is more recently becoming the haunt of Marseilles ‘yuppies’. The area has a large selection of good restaurants, bars and clubs that are perhaps a little more up market than in some other parts of Marseille.

With Marseille Car Hire, the opportunity is there to explore the area surrounding Marseille further – and at your leisure. For low cost Marseille Car Hire, book online today with Argus Car Hire Marseille, where you will find the best, fully inclusive prices online!