Visiting Marseille

After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, dedicate the last day of your mini-trip to the second-largest city in France — Marseille. This car park is perfectly located for you to continue on foot.

The first thing to start with is to walk along its picturesque seaside, where you’ll find stunning views, as well as some nice-looking bridges and arches. From this point, you will have a privilege view of If's Castle, located in a small island. The castle was the prison of Edmund Dantes the main character in The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas's novel.

After a long but scenic walk in the city's streets, you should definitely come and see the impressive view of the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, an enormous cathedral on the city's hills. It was built in the middle of the nineteenth century in the Neo-Byzantine style by architect Henri-Jacques Espérandieu. You can see all the exterior features of the cathedral, as well as go inside and check out the mosaics and bas-reliefs. From here you will have breathtaking views of Marseille.

In the main port of Marseille, where fishermen have come for centuries, there is, still, this traditional market on the promenade. Here you can find fish freshly caught this morning and other produce of local farmers. Why not buy something to bring back home?

There are places that don't need to be fancy because they are much more than that, you will have lunch in one of those. Nul Part Ailleurs has a vibrant local atmosphere, and it's located in Marseille's port with a terrace with privilege views. What is the best here? Obviously, the food: Provencal cuisine, a mixture between Mediterranean and Corsican, all with fresh local products. You can book a table in advance on the official website.

Now it's time to go back home. The trip is long, so take a break and make a stop in the small town of Gap and look at the majestic cathedral built in the Neo-Gothic style in the nineteenth century. There was once a medieval cathedral, which eventually collapsed, and then the architect Charles Laisné recreated the current appearance of the building.
The best is the inside, you will be amazed by the interior frescoes and decorations, a true masterpiece.
Have a stroll in the city's square and continue your journey.

On the way back home, make a short stop in Grenoble to admire the absolutely stunning scenery opening up from Bastille. A cable car arrives each five to seven minutes, so if you get here in time you’ll be able to have a ride and observe the scenic views. You can find out the prices and the schedule here.

Finish your road trip at a restaurant in Chambéry, a city that you already know well. The restaurant is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by many historic buildings. Distinguished by the modern and designer cuisine, let yourself be surprised by its flavours and textures, a real journey to the senses. Book a table in advance via this link.

This route ends where it started, in Geneva. If you want to have a break after a long drive, book one of the nice rooms in the city for one more overnight hotel experience. Book Now