If you’re going to travel to the French city of Marseille, the Marseille Rail Station, also known as Marseille Saint Charles Train Station is one of the best entry points that you can use. It is located right in the city centre and near popular destinations in the area. Because it is a primary budget car rental hub downtown, many tourists take to arranging car hire at the Marseille Rail Station as soon as they arrive or even through the internet before they are due to travel for more convenience.

Marseille Rail Station serves TGV connections from key cities in France including Nice and Paris. Trains from Barcelona and Brussels also go through the station. From the station building, you can easily get to key destinations within the city including the old harbour or le Vieux Port. Near the harbour is the Notre Dame de la Garde, a popular landmark and the Musee des Docks Romains.

Marseille is the seafood capital of Provence so while you’re in town, make sure to sample its famous bouillabaisse or fish soup. You will find a lot of sea food restaurants around the old port as well. Around the city, you will also find a lot of Kebab restaurants and bars that offer the best in local entertainment.

After having your fill of the city, take your car hire at the Marseille Rail Station and drive to the Chateau d’If. An island more popular for being the setting for the book the Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.