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Spanning back to 2,000 years prior, Marseille, France once operated as a centre for commerce and trade centered mainly around textiles, and more specifically silk. This French Mediterranean port is one of France's largest. Marseille has ceased to function as a commercial hub at the port, but now caters to pleasure cruises and small fishing vessels, making it to picturesque vacation spot it is today. The focal point of the city is its port, Vieux Port, or old port. Notre Dame de la Garde, is another historical point of interest, the Roman basilica dates back to the 1800s, and is located near the water in the old port. With cheap car hire at Marseille tgv, visitors to Marseille will find it easier to take it all the sites.

The Vieux Port, once bustling with cargo ships and commercial vessels, now plays host to pleasure cruises as well as ferry service to the islands off the coast. Local fishing vessels are also prevalent in the port. The Vieux Port is popular with visitors who wish to explore the town's rich history from the water's edge. Most notable is the Bas Fort St Nicholas built around the 13th century by the Knights Templer.

Marseilles is not only known for its reputation as a historical site, but, has also gained a following for its nightlife. The city's party-like atmosphere complemented by various nightclubs, bars, and restaurants give it a vibrant nightlife. The town is a quaint dichotomy in which the charming historical sites of the day turn into the enchanting nightlife of the evenings.

The C?te d'Azur is popular with visitors as well. Other nearby beaches have become great places to spend the day during the summer. Several beaches are best driven to with car hire at Marseille tgv. Plage du Prado and La Corniche are, arguably, the city's most popular beaches, and offer sunbathing and water sport rentals. Both these two beaches can also be reached by vehicle with car rental at Marseille tgv.