Marseille Provence, South of France
Restaurants line the Old Port offering
Bouillabaisse and mussels.  
The tourist office at the end of the Old Port
or Vieux Port provides info on parking and
shuttles by both land and water. It is a good
place to start a tour of Marseille.
The view from the Notre
Dame de-la-Garde
Cathedral can give a good
oversight to the city of
Marseille.
Lorraine waiting for the
ferry
she only looks bored
Marsielles tourist trains will take you
all over town and make the climb to
the church overlooking the harbor.
Follow the big i to the tourist info and
parking at the Old Port of Marseilles.
Marseille Tourist Offices have
maps and info. Follow the big i. At
the end of the Old Port or Vieux
Port You can find parking and
shuttles by both land and water. i
Marseille Tourist Offices have
maps and info.
Marseille, The Chapel at Notre
Dame de la Garde Cathedral
Marseille Vieux  Port with a sheltered
harbor and a walkway beside the docks
Marseille Provence in the South of France offers hiking,
sightseeing, shopping and museums.
Marseille Tourist Offices have maps and info; Follow the
big i to the Old Port or Vieux Port for parking and
shuttles by both land and water.
Custom Search
Marseille Provence in the South of France offers sightseeing, shopping and museums in the Old
Port.  (Vieux Port)
Marseille Tourist Offices offer maps and info; Follow the big i to the Vieux Port for parking and
shuttles by both land and water.
When To Go To Provence:  March, April, May, and June or September and October  are
good times to go to Provence for hiking, biking and the culinary vacation.  The weather
near Marseilles is Ideal from March to May  (60-75 F) and the trails will not be too
crowded.  July and August are high season and crowded. Accommodations will be scarce.  
Hiking trails could close due to fire danger in July,  August, and September.
Marseilles has a dry Mediterranean climate with 300 days of sun but showers could come
in Sept. Oct. and the winds in Fall and Winter can be a problem.  The Mistral's cold, high
winds (Hurricane Force) can close the trails. Parts of the GR 98 can be slick during wet
weather, the rocks are worn smooth.
Do You need an International Driving Permit to Drive in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not need to show an International Permit, only your drivers
license    Italian law, however,  requires that.....  See Article
Auto Europe  selection, price, and ease of booking on the
web. Shop online well ahead of your trip and choose diesel
(more economical) or gas, luggage space,(important)  
standard or automatic,(important)  two door, four door and
other options.  Renting for more than 17 days; see their
options      see  renting a vehicle in Provence
Custom Search
Air  www.skyscanner.net     Budget Airlines  WhichBudget.com   Air and Hotel    www.kayak.co.uk    Europe
   flycheapo.com        skyscanner.net              hipmunk.com                    Auto Rental   Hotwire.com

Download Guidebooks   www.inyourpocket.com (except France and Spain)       Culture  lecool.com (France)                      
Hotels   Hotel Reviews Photos  Venere          User Generated Reviews     www.tripadvisor.com

Search Hotel Rates Worldwide   Hotels.com     Last Minute Hotel Rooms LateRooms.com,     
B&B Rooms BedandBreakfast.com       Traveling with Children  www.babygoes2.com  
Vacation Rentals   HomeAway.com              Private Hostel Rooms   Hostelz.com

Deep Discounts on luxury Rentals  jetsetter.com        http://www.jetsetter.com/register/promo/kiplingers   
Cruise   Includes Last Minute Cruise Deals   CruiseCompete.com
Train and Ship Travel  www.seat61.com      Bike  Sustainable Travel, Bike Routes UK   www.sustrans.org.uk
Tours   mountainkingdoms.com   Work for Lodging  workaway.info

Travel Forums,  Travelers Point     www.lonelyplanet.com         Thorn Tree Forum           Fodors Forum
Marseilles Provence Vacation Travel, Shop for Best Travel Deals
Shop for Travel,
See the links below for the best Travel Websites for Air Fare, Hotels, Rental Cars, Tours, Train Travel, Cruise          
Travel
Recommended by Fodors    Guardian UK     Kiplinger.com      Travel and Leisure    CNN.com/travel
Marseilles Hotels, Vacation Rentals
Marseilles Train Travel
Marseilles Rental Car
Marseilles Sightseeing Vacation
Marseilles Hiking
Marseilles Provence Area Sightseeing

Save On Air Travel
When traveling by air  you can save on your air fare by Parking your Car for Two Weeks Free after one    
night Lodging in Airport Hotels near your home city .   (60 US cities and hundreds of others worldwide)

The early shuttle from the hotel to the airline terminal will allow you to book an early flight and save money     
on the airfare. Two weeks of free parking offsets the cost of the hotel room and you do not need to arrange    
for a limo from your home to the airport.  Free, 24 hour shuttles to the airport.
Hotels offer two weeks free parking with one night stay, some three weeks or a reasonable day rate for   
extra days.  Cruise passengers included.   See more info at link below, details, photos of hotels, reviews.
Convenient Two Week Free Airport Parking with a one night hotel stay could save you money and   
enhance your experience.