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The 10 Best Things to do in Ajaccio, Corsica
Ajaccio, Corsica's main city, is fun to visit at any time of year. But if you're a secret (or not-so-secret) Napoleon Bonaparte groupie, plan to be there on August 15 and join the celebration of the birthday of Ajaccio's most famous son. Casa Buonaparte, Napoleon's family home and birthplace, is worth a visit, as is the town cathedral. Or just enjoy the Corsican sun.
Restaurants in Ajaccio
1. Naporama
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
2. Plage de Capo di Feno
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4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By 665Ronaldo66 - Germany, null
Having the chance to go swimming and enjoy this beautiful beach is a must between two professional meetings.
3. Sentier des Douaniers
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4.5 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By ladygaga4
We had practiced this path, it is just magnificent, bring good shoes, in September we had met few tourists, it was really magnificent,
4. Sentier des Cretes
5. Iles Sanguinaires
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4.5 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By h_schamhardt - The Netherlands, null
We drove to the point, with lots of parking available (if all full, it probably would have been way too busy!) Then walk around the point on natural paths (nothing too exiting) and have beautiful views of Corsican coast. As it was quite windy (although sunny), there were amazing waves crashing into the coast. View of the Îles was nice (and reachable by easier path), climb to the base of the tower steps, with further tremendous views.
6. Musee Fesch
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4.0 based on 594 reviews
A small museum with a fine collection of Renaissance paintings: a must-see for the avid art lover.
Reviewed By tara49
This museum allegedly has the largest collection of Art outside the Louvre and is well worth a visit. It was on our "to do" list before we went.One reviewer stated it was a good place to while away an hour.We spent two and a half hours there and could have stayed longer. There was an additional exhibition of items from the Bonaparte family which was a nice suprise. Signs indicated " No photography" but luckily managed to get a book on Musee Fresch off good old ebay. Highly recommend.
7. Place Foch
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4.0 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By analytic10
Buzzing place at the center of Ajaccio. There is a market with local produce such as cheeses, salamis, handicrafts. Very well worth buying stuff here to take home. On one day there was a wonderful marching band performing here. Faces the marina. Surrounding the central monument statue are main roads radiating in all directions and plenty of shops and restaurants. The hop on hop off tourist bus starts here
8. Maison Bonaparte
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4.0 based on 1,217 reviews
Reviewed By analytic10
Large but not very large house. Tons of exhibits to describe Napolean's life history and the history and provenance of this house. Good audio guide though it wasnt available in the morning and we had to come back after 2 pm to access it. This matter can be rectified. Wonderful bookshop extensively covering the history of Napolean and associated events. Located right in the center of Ajjacio which anyway is a walkable town
9. Marche des Producteurs de Pays
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4.0 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By SandraLotra - Durban, South Africa
Lovely market with fresh produce, lovely breads, honeys, a wide range of cheeses, cured meats, a variety of olives, fruits and vegetables. Recommended.
10. Corsica linea
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4.0 based on 1,149 reviews
Reviewed By fractalfoot - Montreal, Canada
If you are like ferries as much as we do, this is an amazing trip. My 9 and 10 year olds danced with all the other kids on board until way after bedtime. We slept in sleeping bags under the stars, and stood on deck watching Carthage come into view 23 hours later. I’m quite sure we were the only Americans on board, and definitely sure we were the only ones sleeping on the deck. Everyone was friendly. The check in for this CTN ferry is at the Algeria/Tunisia International terminal, across from the new cathedral. Then a long fascinating trip on the bus to the boat past all the loading ships. Twenty three hours on the Mediterranean!
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