Ajaccio

The capital of Corsica, Ajaccio lies in a calm bay on the west coast of Corsica, set against a backdrop of wooded hills. It is a relaxed rather than lively town and visitors come here to enjoy its wealth of cafés, restaurants and shops. The sights here mainly revolve around Napoleon, who was born here. The town’s main sights are the magnificent cathedral where Napoleon was christened, the Bonaparte residence and numerous statues and street names related to his ... More about Ajaccio