Marseille van hire

Thanks to your campervan hire in Marseille, a 3-day weekend is enough to visit the calanques and Cassis. From the agency:

- head off early in the morning towards the Sormiou calanque to enjoy the place before the crowds arrive;
- carry on to Morgiou by taking the hiking trails towards Cap Morgiou, usually deserted by the crowds;
- before setting off again, enjoy the view at the Sugiton belvedere;
- get a change of scenery on the heights of Mont Puget and admire the panoramic sea view;
- follow the coast and discover other, more secluded calanques such as the Pas de l'Œil-de-Verre (experienced hikers only);
- continue your tour by stopping at the unmissable En-Vau calanque and its belvedere before finishing in style at the Port-Pin calanque;
- in Cassis, park your campervan in the car park on Avenue du Revestel or Avenue Jean-Baptiste Colbert before continuing on foot.

Please note, the summer period is very (very) busy. Aim instead for the months of April, May, June, September and October.

It all depends on your travel plans. If you plan to spend a lot of time in the middle of nature, opt for hiring a large campervan in Marseille, with a shower, toilet and large water tanks. As a family, hiring a campervan such as the Renault Hanroad Trek 5-person campervan with a pop-top roof is perfect for extended stays, provided you find good spots to refill with drinking water and access sanitary facilities. For an easier driving experience, consider hiring a campervan with an automatic gearbox, such as the Volkswagen New California, particularly pleasant on the winding roads of the Mercantour or the Verdon gorges.

The Medium or Premium protection packs reduce the amount of your excess, and therefore your deposit, while increasing your level of cover.

- Medium pack: €800 excess, international insurance.
- Premium pack: €300 excess, international insurance, windscreen and tyre protection.*

So it all comes down to your personal philosophy on risk. Note that all campervan hires in Marseille include third-party liability, theft and damage protection as well as your own personal protection, guaranteed by the basic pack.

You'll be able to choose the level of protection you want when booking online. If in doubt, contact the WeVan Marseille agency by phone during opening hours.

*Amounts subject to change, always clearly displayed when booking and also written on your hire contract.

Please note, wild camping is banned all year round in the Calanques national park, with hefty fines to match. In reality, many places around Marseille are off-limits to parking and overnight camping. To sleep near the sea with your campervan, you'll need to head towards Sausset-les-Pins, Martigues and Carry-le-Rouet, which are more accommodating to vanlife. We also strongly encourage you to download the Park4Night app and/or buy the France Passion pass, frankly essential for enjoying superb spots in the middle of nature.

It's an excellent idea. If you'd like to travel to Corsica from Marseille in a campervan, simply board a Corsica Linea or La Méridionale ferry bound for Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto-Vecchio, Propriano or L'Île-Rousse.

Before buying your ferry ticket to Corsica, make sure you know the dimensions of your campervan or large campervan, essential to be able to book your crossing. Ideally, knowing the number plate makes the process easier. Contact the WeVan Marseille agency to get as much information as possible.

Remember to book well in advance, as availability is limited for large vehicles. Also, even though we'd be honoured, the ferry companies prohibit staying on board the vehicles during the crossing.

The price varies according to the season, the length of the crossing and the model of campervan hired at the WeVan Marseille agency. In peak season, expect more than €300 for the round-trip crossing.