Shipping to Marseille and Provence
Marseille, on the Mediterranean, is France's oldest city and its second-largest port. Its container terminals at Fos-sur-Mer, west of the city, serve Provence, the Côte d'Azur and the Rhône valley.
Practical tips. Choose Marseille for consignees in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Toulon, Avignon and Nice. Many Canadians retire or buy holiday homes in Provence and on the Riviera; hill villages often have very narrow streets where a large truck cannot enter, so plan the last stretch with a small van.
Summers are hot and the region is busy with tourists in July and August, when ferries and roads are crowded. Customs requires the passport, Cerfa 10070 form and proof of residence for household goods.
Marseille itself is a lively port city of many cultures, and its northern districts host the port's logistics zones, so collection is quick.
Shipping rates from Canada to Marseille
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille | USD 3 / cu ft 21 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 2 / cu ft 21 days · min. USD 335.64 | USD 5 / cu ft 31 days · min. USD 441.60 |
Examples from Montreal: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 335.64; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 406.28. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for France: Commercial Invoice Required; Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Paris Customs Clearance at Port of Entry.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in France: Lyon (277 km), Bordeaux (506 km), Paris (660 km), Le Havre (798 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to France.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.