Ajaccio

Ajaccio Bon Sta JPG - Marble statue of Napoléon Bonaparte in Ajaccio Ajaccio (Corsican phrasebook|Corsican: Aiacciu) is the capital of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica.

Introduction

Thit is a sun-kissed tourist town with frequent visits by cruise ships. It has a boardwalk along its attractive coastline, but its sky-high prices may detract occasionally from its wonderful weather. Although the coastline of Ajaccio and its natural harbor was almost certainly visited many times in antiquity and the development of a proper city did not happen until the late 1400s when the Genoese built a fortress that still stands to this day and serves as a military installation for the French army. After most of Corsica was conquered by the French in the 1700s, Ajaccio remained a Genoese territory until the late 1760s. Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleone di Buonaparte) was born in Ajaccio in 1769 just after the city became the capital of Corsica. Although from mostly Italian-Corsican legacy, Napoleon rose through the ranks of the French military to become the leader of France and subsequently Emperor. For a time he also ruled most of Europe. Ajaccio was one of the last city's to become French in Europe, but it was the first French city to be liberated in 1943 following the fall of the Third Republic in 1940.

Tourist office

Tourist office - 3 bd Roi Jérôme 41.919287625, 8.73803090852 ☎ +33 4 95 51 53 03

Travel to Ajaccio

Travel by plane to Ajaccio

Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport IATA Flight Code: AJA 41.923889,8.8025 Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport - Aéroport Ajaccio Corse - Air Corsica, an Air France subsidiary, is the main airline serving Corsica and AJA. Most of Air Corsica/Air France flights depart from Paris-Orly, Nice and Marseilles airports throughout the year. Many more French city's are served during the summer season (April–October). Flights can be surprisingly expensive and often, taking the ferry makes more economic sense, mainly when you figure in the cost of taking a vehicle on the ferry versus renting a vehicle once in Corsica. Easyjet, Volotea and XL airways offer direct connecting Flights to the city from Paris, other French and European city's. In addition, companies such as Airlinair, Jetairfly, Norwegian and Transavia operates Flights from French and European city's during the summer season (April-October).

Ajaccio International Airport is located 20 minutes by bus of public transport from town center. Muvitarra Bus 8 serves the airport and one-way fare is €4.50. A cheaper way to go to the city is Bus 12 last stop Capitello (summer 2022) which is 250 m from the airport (continue straight from the airport bus stop of number 8 as if the bus was going straight between the rent-a-car garages and not turning left to pass between the rent-a-car offices and parking) which runs to the Gare d'Ajaccio (train station) and costs €1.10, however it is not advertised by Ajaccio Tourism Board at all. All the plans and timetables can be found here.

By ferry

There are direct ferry routes from Ajaccio to Marseille, Nice, Toulon and Ciutadella. Companies operating ferry boats are Corsica Ferries, La Meridionale. Summer seasons are generally busy and thus it is advisable to book in advance.

Travel by train to Ajaccio

A single railway line connects Ajaccio with Bastia (3½ hours and around €22) on the island's east coast via Corte. The main train station,

Gare d'Ajaccio 41.927468,8.738994 about 500 north from the downtown. Gare d'Ajaccio - Ajaccio station 2012 -

}} There are frequent accio bus routes to various destinations in Corsica. Most leave from the bus station directly adjacent to the main cruise ship and ferry terminal at Quai L'Herminier. Many city bus lines stop in front of the bus station and it is easily walkable from the main train station.

Getting around

Sightseeing Tips

Ajaccio cathedrale interieur - Interior of the Gothic Church of Santa Maria Assunta d'Ajaccio

Napoleon's house - Maison Bonaparte - 41.9179,8.7383 - Maison Bonaparte - Ajaccio MN1JPG House where Napoleon was born. Now a museum.
Gothic Church 41.917495,8.737961 Ajaccio Gothic Church - Ajaccio cathedrale facade Church of Ste. Marie. Church of Street Erasme - GPS: 41.9164582967, 8.73852905628
Citadel 41.9165074495,8.74051749327 - The Citadel was founded in 1492. Its current Genoese appearance dates to some time after 1559. You can only admire the exterior, as it remains a military base out-of-bounds to the public. Harbour station - GPS: 41.9213017912, 8.73949909415
Musee Fesch 50 Rue du Cardinal Fesch 41.921667,8.738333€10 Musée Fesch - Ajaccio-Palais Fesch 14th- to 19th-century Italian art collection amassed by Napoleon's uncle, Cardinal Fesch. Includes works by Titian, Raphael & Botticelli.
Filitosa 41.747222,8.871389 20 south of Ajaccio off highway T40 - Opening Hours: April-Oct 09:00 to sunset €7, children under 8 free Filitosa - Fortificații la Filitosa 25950 Prehistoric (mostly Bronze Age) settlement with standing stones and small museum. Easiest visited from Ajaccio, but also an easy day-trip from Bonifacio or Porto Vecchio. Other notable standing stones in the area are at Palaggiu and Stanfari.

Halal Restaurants

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Le 20123 2 Rue du Roi de Rome - Opening Hours: Open every evening. Closed Mondays in winter Four course set menu, €33 Simple dishes cooked in a traditional "grandmother style".
Mani 7 Rue du Roi de Rome ☎ +33 4 95 50 10 42 Sophisticated bistrot serving Corsican food with modern panache.

Where to stay

Bella Vista | 20 Bd Lantivy ☎ +33 4 95 21 07 97 Good views of the gulf.
Hotel Le Dauphin 11, Boulevard Sampiero Friday ☎ +33 495 21 12 94 40 comfortable rooms.
Hotel ibis
Hotel Mercure
Hotel Napoleon

Cope in Ajaccio

Consulates in Ajaccio

Greece | 6 Quai Napoleon ☎ +33 49-521-9137 +33 49-521-9137

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Portugal | 8 Place du Général de Gaulle, Residence Diamant 2 ☎ +33 49-550-3734 Opening Hours: from Monday to Saturday 09:00-14:00, Saturday Sunday closed