Marseille Train Station is Marseilles’ main railway station. As soon as you reach the station, you can look forward to visiting various places in Marseille. Have the freedom to drive to exciting places here at your own pace, after hiring a car from a car rental company at Marseille Train Station.

Popular Places in Marseille

Basilique Notre - Dame de la Garden - This spectacular church stands in a breath taking hilltop and is Marseilles’ most important landmark that can be seen from far, even when in a rental car as you approach. This site was used in the ancient times as an observation point. However, in the middle ages the site was made a pilgrim chapel.
Basilique Saint-Victor - This house of worship (Basilique saint-victor) belonged to an abbey before its dedication to the martyr Saint Victor. Due to its ancient beginnings, this church has a special aura. The churches foundations date back to the early Carolingian times, though its turreted towers date back to the 11th and 14th centuries. This basilica has a 13th – century black Madonna and is one of the oldest buildings that is still intact in Marseille. This is a place you should rent a car and pay a visit once you arrive at Marseille Train Station.
MuCEM (Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée) - This expansive museum should be a prime visit for you. Drive to this place in a rented car and get to be in this complex museum of three different sites. Get to explore the Mediterranean civilization history through the museums’ galleries, film screens and lectures. Familiarize yourself with the themes about the treasures of the spice route and the gods invention in the newest part of the museum built by architect Rudy Ricciotti.
Château d'If - Because of its history and natural setting, this becomes a worthwhile attraction. Come here in a hired car then leave for a ferry ride to Château d'If in archipelago. This nature conservation region includes small islands and has a spectacular scenery with turquoise waters, sandy creeks, protected coves and pristine beaches. If you just arrived here, Château d'If should be a no miss.
Musée d'Histoire de Marseille (History Museum) - Not far from the Vieux port In the Le Panier quarter, you get to be in the Musée d'Histoire de Marseille that tells Marseilles’ history from the middle ages to present day. Fully fitting as Frances’ oldest city, this museum provides an impressive compilation of historical artifacts. 2,600 years of history are covered in this compilation.