Make sure you have enough gas in the tank, because Marseille is worth a detour. Situated 30 miles from Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, it offers some fantastic attractions, such as Chateau d’If and Notre-Dame de la Garde. Nothing says living big like a road trip, so keep on cruising to Aix-en-Provence. It’s 40 miles away and also features a few attractive sights, such as Cours Mirabeau and Place des Precheurs.