Your motorcycle rental agency in Marseille

Rent a motorcycle in Marseille with Universal Riders

As your motorcycle rental specialist in Marseille, Universal Riders offers you a very large choice of high-end motorcylces at the best price. You're looking for a Harley-Davidson ? A BMW? Universal Riders Marseille gives you a quote immediately! With Universal Riders, your motorcycle booking is quick and easy!

About Universal Riders Marseille

As a specialist in high-end motorcycles rentals in Marseille, Universal Riders offers you a wide choice of premium motorcycles for rent at the best prices.

Whether you are looking for a Harley-Davidson, a Triumph, an Indian or a BMW, our rental agency in Marseille offers you a free and immediate quote! With Universal Riders, it is really easy to rent a bike that is adapted to your needs and won't cost you more than what it is worth!

Visit Marseille, the capital city of southern France

You are not sure where to start your visit in Marseille? Then, here is a brief overview of all the "must-see" places that you can discover on a motorcycle, on foot or on a boat if you're staying in town for the weekend:

• Enjoy the view from Notre-Dame de la Garde:

Ride your rental motorcycle all the way up to the Cathedral Notre-Dame de la Garde (aka "La Bonne Mère") and park at the foot of the gilded statue of Virgin Mary, the city's emblem. There, you will be able to enjoy the most incredible views of the city and its surroundings.

• Fill up on culture:

Marseille's title as "European capital of culture" in 2013 has brought to the forefront many artists and new must-see places, though it is certainly the MuCEM which deserves that one dwells there. The architecture of the Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean has changed the appearance of the port entrance with this majestic building and its black facade.

• Treat yourself to a plate of seafood:

The local gastronomy turns around fish products and it is a real treat! The iconic bouillabaisse, which is now renowned all over the world, the Anchoïade (anchovy puree) that you can either eat on toasts or with vegetables, seafood platters served by numerous restaurants in town… in short, you will definitely enjoy it!

• Drink a pastis on the Vieux Port:

It certainly sounds like a cliché but if just take the time to sit on the patio of the Bar de la Marine, for instance, then you will have a great point of view to observe the Old Port's activity.

• Stroll in "Le Panier":

Marseille's historic district, Le Panier, has become the "cool district" of the city with its narrow streets where you can find trendy boutiques, vintage shops, small bars and artist's workshops. It is good to roam around the area for a while.

• Embark on a ferry to the islands:

The Frioul archipelago and its famous Chateau d'If open their arms to you for a dive in the history of Edmond Dantés, which has been immortalized by Alexandre Dumas in his famous book "The Count of Monte Cristo". It will also give you the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent panorama over Marseille.

The best places to visit on a motorbike in Provence

With your rental motorbike, various possibilities are waiting for you around the city of Marseille.

• The Calanques:

Renting a motorcycle is the most convenient way to get to the Calanques National Park. The road leading to this massif in the south of the city is superb but it is usually a bit difficult to park a car there. Take the time to discover all the little hidden spots in the cliffs and bathe in the rocky creeks. Just be aware: chances are you will get addicted to the place and you will easily spend most of your stay right there in the Calanques!

• Cassis, Cap Canaille and Route des Crêtes:

The small seaside resort of Cassis is well worth a visit, especially when you want to enjoy a quiet morning, drinking coffee right by the sea. On your way there, you will drive through the beautiful "Route des Crêtes" (a famous cliff road) that overlooks Cap Canaille and Cassis. It is most certainly one of the most beautiful views over the Côte d'Azur! Select the D141 road on you GPS and you and your brand new BMW R NineT will be thanking us.

• Aix and Provence:

Head North to discover Aix-en-Provence, the Cours Mirabeau and its plane trees. You will discover an explosion of incredible scents and ride your bike on a variety of small roads through the Lubéron massif. Driving your motorbike and visiting Forcalquier, Gordes, Isle sur la Sorgue, then going on to Saint Remy de Provence and the Alpilles will remain an unforgettable experience, whether it is as a solo on a rented Indian Chieftain, or as a duo on a brand new Indian Roadmaster.

• The Cote d'Azur from Marseille to Monaco:

Take full advantage of our one-way motorcycle rental contracts and ride your bike along the Mediterranean Sea. You will then be able to discover Toulon, Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime, Saint-Raphaël to get to our rental agency in Cannes. If your schedule allows it, then keep driving towards the Italian border and make sure to explore Nice and Monaco.

• Corsica Tour:

Leave your car in our agency in Marseille and go visit one of the most beautiful islands on earth. You need some ideas? Simply take a look at Universal Riders' motorcycle tour through Corsica.

We will stop there and not tell you about the Gorges du Verdon, the Route Napoléon or the Mercantour Park, otherwise you will want to rent motorcycles from us every weekend!

PS.: Do not forget to send us photos of your road-trips, so that we can share them on our Travel Blog!