Ajaccio

Ajaccio is the capital of Corsica, a French island in the Mediterranean Sea. A port city on the rugged isle's western coast, it was the birthplace of French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte in 1769. His ancestral home, Maison Bonaparte, is now a museum displaying family heirlooms. The baroque, 16th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral, where Napoléon was baptized, contains paintings by Delacroix and Tintoretto.
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Town square
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Located in the heart of the old town, Place Foch is a bustling city square flanked by charming coffee bars and pastel-colored historic buildings. At its center stands a striking white marble statue of Napoleon, adding to the area's historical significance. Visitors can relax under the shade of trees while enjoying people-watching or explore the narrow streets lined with Mediterranean-style houses.
20000 Ajaccio, FrancePlace Foch reservations
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National museum
Museums
Specialty Museums
The Maison Bonaparte is a national museum that was once the ancestral home of the Bonaparte family from 1682 to 1923. The building, where Napoleon himself was born in 1769, has been restored and now serves as one of four national historic museums dedicated to him. Visitors can explore the multilevel house and learn about its history, as well as gain insight into Napoleon's life and legacy through various exhibits.
The museum is well done. Panels are all in French but we were also given an overview brochure in English. There might be an audio guide but I didn’t notice anyone using one.
Cara Rynerson — Google review
Well organized with lots of introduction. Highly recommend to visit, in contrast, you’ll be more satisfy if you lower your expectations. It might be less collection if you’re a collector for seeing. But lots of emotions if you’re interesting in history of a great man :)
蕭育正 — Google review
A history of Napoleon and his house where he was born is revealed in his Maison.
Mitja Leskovar — Google review
An excellent preservation of Napoleon's house and the story of his life and his family history and genealogy. Definitely recommend using the portable audio guide; you will learn so much. Walk through at your own pace. The walls in the house are hand-painted and look like wallpaper. Furniture dates back to the 1700's and is exquisite.
William R — Google review
A must for fans of the Napoleon's wars as well as of Napoleon. A bit sterile inside, derived from its past as a public hosting location I think. The culture of Napoleon deserves greater investigation and more exhibits. Well run.
Mike Sweeting — Google review
Super but no traslation on English
Darko Sturlic — Google review
I really enjoyed it, we went on my birthday and it was beautiful to see the rooms and decors together with the paintings. It was kind of confusion because everything was in french and there was an audio guide but sometimes the story did not flow that well. nevertheless i really enjoyed it and spent quite some time strolling around there.
sophie louise *? ?? — Google review
Este lugar hay que visitarlo y tomarse tiempo para escuchar cada historia con el traductor personal que recibes a la entrada sin costo adicional (1 sin costo, si necesitas más debes pagar). Es una casa de dos oídos con todos los objetos originales de la vida de Napoleón Bonaparte. Las paredes, los muebles, las camas, las sillas, los cuadros … todos son originales La entrada para niños hasta 12 años es gratis Para mayores pagas 7€. El primer domingo de cada mes es gratis para los de la Unión Europea. Se habla inglés en la caja y el Guardia que está a la entrada también. Si llevas botellas con agua debes dejarla en la recepción y cuando termines el tour la puedes recuperar sin ningún problema. No es apto para personas con silla de ruedas se permite tomar fotos. (Translated by Google) You have to visit this place and take time to listen to each story with the personal translator that you receive at the entrance at no additional cost (1 free of charge, if you need more you must pay). It is a two-story house with all the original objects from the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. The walls, the furniture, the beds, the chairs, the paintings... they are all original. Admission for children up to 12 years old is free. For adults you pay €7. The first Sunday of each month is free for those of the European Union. English is spoken at the checkout and Guard who is at the entrance too. If you bring bottles with water you must leave it at the reception and when you finish the tour you can retrieve it without any problem. It is not suitable for people with wheelchairs, taking photos is allowed.
MateGo Me — Google review
The museum is well done. Panels are all in French but we were also given an overview brochure in English. There might be an audio guide but I didn’t notice anyone using one
Ian Lomax — Google review
It was just ok. It’s not as beautiful as I excepted and the staff there are not very friendly.
Rita Dominique — Google review
Cool to check out, very informative! Beware everything is in French! Also the bookstore had no English books!
Pieter-Jan Elias — Google review
I have only one complaint, all the descriptions are in French, no English, no German, I sincerely think they should improve those.
Mihai Cotabitiu — Google review
Very beautiful place. The only thing is that everything is in French and there was not any audioguide in other languages.
Flor — Google review
It is an amazing experience, been able to see places like this in such good state of preservation.
Richard Camps — Google review
Wow wow and wow. Ajaccio is a must visit, maison de Bonaparte is a must! Incredible place, incredible story
Tracey Larkin — Google review
Was a nice visit to see the birth place of Napoleon, where he lived until the age of Nine.
Goodyear — Google review
Austera y llena de objetos de la familia, un sitio curioso que merece la pena visitar si eres amante de lugares históricos. Napoleón, para bien o para mal no deja de ser uno de los personajes históricos mas destacados de Europa. (Translated by Google) Austere and full of family objects, a curious place that is worth visiting if you are a lover of historical places. Napoleon, for better or worse, remains one of the most outstanding historical figures in Europe.
Sergio Valverde — Google review
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Museum
Art museum
The Fesch Museum, founded by Napoleon's uncle, boasts a vast collection of European art, specifically old masters. The museum is located in Ajaccio and offers visitors a unique historical perspective with its extensive exhibit of paintings and information on the iconic figure of Napoleon. This experience is not to be missed for those interested in both art and history.
Fantastic pieces of art and information
Eian Elwood — Google review
The only lasting impression is that the lightning ensures you can’t see the paintings because of the glare. In addition, ask whether the chapel is open before paying the entry fee.
Zachary Van Winkle — Google review
The chapel was included, but overrated; the actual museum was fantastic though! Recommendation for improvement is to either add a translation to the text (or a QR code). What I loved about the museum was the depth of artwork it presented; it didn't have an overwhelming religious focus. Instead it sectioned each floor with a different focus: Corsica art in the basement, Napoleon Bonaparte and Bonaparte family on the ground floor, religious focus at the first floor that was mostly Christian themed, but did have some pagan themes, and everyday life artwork on the second floor.
Adam Waymouth — Google review
Ajaccio guive you many perspectives to enjoy. Don't forget this experience.
Miguel Castanier — Google review
Some great paintings with fantastic history behind them. We had a tour guide and the tour finished here, it was definitely worth paying for the guide.
David Cullen — Google review
The lighting on the paintings in nearly every room made them difficult to see except from certain view points. I particularly liked the Napoleon exhibit and the hallway of still life paintings
Sam Spokowski — Google review
Fine arts of Corsica, history of napoleon and chapel of the Bonaparte family crypt! Must see!
Pieter-Jan Elias — Google review
it is very historic with lots of paintings and information on napoleon
Leonardo Khanut Hachanon — Google review
It is hard to believe that this was part of a private collection, there is so much to see. We were fortunate to have an outside guide for an hour to explain some of the paintings to us which really provided an informed perspective and understanding of what we were looking at. Without that perspective, this would have been just another art museum.
Tom Ezdon — Google review
Easy afternoon at the museum. Some nice and some weird paintings.
Stijn Vogels — Google review
Fantastic place. The collection is impressive and well presented. I would gladly come back !
Patrycja Pieńkosz — Google review
I really liked it here. My only criticism is the lighting. Some of the paintings had such a glare on them it made it impossible to see them properly. The big black sculpture, for example, shouldn't be in front of the window....the light behind it makes it hard to see. It would be nice to have translations in other languages even if it's via the internet using a QR code. Apart from that it's very clean and the staff were pleasant.
Catherine Crichton — Google review
Most of the works belong to Italian artists, not comparable to the Louvre or orsay. high ticket prices and no discount for student.
Greta Sandrini — Google review
I visited the museum last Saturday during the open night therefore the entry was free. I saved 8€ entry fees. The lighting is terrible and the best paintings are not highlighted. However I recommend visiting the chapel next door.
Morgane Le Roux — Google review
Not a enormous museum, but has some pretty amazing paintings. Recommend downloading their app for a guided experience during the visit.
João Marcelo Martins — Google review
50-52 Rue Cardinal Fesch, 20000 Ajaccio, Francehttp://www.musee-fesch.com/+33 4 95 26 26 26Fesch Museum reservations

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Train station
Riding the train between Ajaccio and the old capital in the mountains, Corte, is one of the things that HAS to be done while in Corsica, as the ride is simply spectacular, even for people who are well used to scenic train rides in the European Alps! The Corsican Railway Company should however seriously consider supplementing the number of trains on the tracks: trains are packed at all times, even in mid/low-season, with people often standing or sitting on the floor. There is clearly demand for more than just 5 services each way a day, both from tourists as well as from locals. Allowing people to travel by train (which they clearly want) more comfortably, would also help decongest Corsica's very busy roads!
Long Talker — Google review
Culturele verrijking . (Translated by Google) Cultural Enrichment.
Renier Theo — Google review
(Translated by Google) It's nice that the facade still looks like it did in the 1950s. My grandma loved going there. (Original) Schön, dass die Fassade immer noch so aussieht wie in den 1950er Jahren. Meine Oma ist dort sehr gerne hingefahren.
Ga N — Google review
(Translated by Google) A horror, in the middle of a heatwave, 3 unfortunate seats in full sun, a poor tree, we were all huddled on the ground under its meager foliage....Okay, the station is under construction, but a transitional space with a little shade for the elderly and fragile would be a minimum.... Frankly incredible! (Original) Une horreur, en pleine canicule, 3 malheureux sièges en plein soleil, un pauvre arbre, on était tous agglutinés par terre sous son maigre feuillage....D'accord la gare estt en travaux, mais un espace transitoire avec un peu d'ombre pour les personnes âgées et fragiles serait un minimum.... Franchement incroyable !
Laurence Colonna-Cesari — Google review
(Translated by Google) The driver is terrible, I ask him for a simple piece of information to make sure I don't take the wrong bus, but unfortunately the driver doesn't have lights on all the floors and answers me in an inappropriate manner, plus he s got confused with about 10 people because he didn't give change. But also the bus I took left 30 minutes late. Same for the station I wanted to ask for information but no one at the counter even though the station was open In short, rubbish 👎 (Original) Le chauffeur est exécrable, je lui demande une simple information pour être sûr de ne pas me tromper de bus, mais malheureusement le chauffeur n’a pas la lumière à tout les étages et me répond d’une manière peu convenable, de plus il s’est embrouillé avec environ 10 personnes car il ne rendait pas la monnaie. Mais également le bus que j’ai pris est parti avec 30min de retard. Pareil pour la gare j’ai voulu demander un renseignement mais personne au guichet alors que la gare était ouverte Bref nul 👎
Loann Ogier — Google review
(Translated by Google) Arriving from the airport, we wanted to ask for directions to the trotter beach. Arrived at the station, no one at the counter waited a little, staff not very welcoming, very quick response as if our question was stupid. But hey, we got an answer all the same. (Original) En arrivant de l'aéroport, on a voulu demander notre chemin pour nous rendre à la plage des trotter. Arrive dans la gare personne au guichet attendu un petit peu, personnel pas très accueillant, réponse très rapide comme si notre question était idiote. Mais bon on a eu une réponse tout de même.
Oceane Raynoird — Google review
(Translated by Google) The train station is centrally located and there is a manned counter in the station hall. The employee speaks a little English. (Original) Bahnhof zentral gelegen und in der Bahnhofshalle gibt es einen bemannten Schalter. Der Mitarbeiter spricht ein wenig Englisch.
Philipp Türmer — Google review
(Translated by Google) If you have the opportunity to use the car, do so. To avoid, the trains are poorly maintained, no comfort, often unpleasant staff. The telephone reception is disastrous. The station is rarely reachable, one might think that it is a ghost station. (Original) Si vous avez la possibilité d'utiliser la voiture faites le. À éviter, les trains sont mal entretenus, aucun confort, personnel souvent désagréable. L'accueil téléphonique est désastreux. La gare est rarement joignable, on pourrait penser que c'est une gare fantôme.
johnson driss — Google review
(Translated by Google) A little cleaning on the seats is essential from the white they have become black and more...the shelter at Saline is non-existent, I unfortunately experienced it this week, a shame because the Ajaccio Corte journey is very beautiful (Original) Un peu de nettoyage sur les sièges est indispensable du blanc ils sont devenus noirs et plus...l'abrit au Saline est inexistant, j'en ai hélas fait l'expérience cette semaine, dommage car, le trajet ajaccio Corte est très beau
yolande piraube — Google review
(Translated by Google) The waiting room is neglected. Cleaning should not be done there often. A hs drinks distributor for a long time. We don't want to settle there. (Original) La salle d'attente est négligée. Le ménage ne doit pas y être fait souvent. Un distributeur de boissons hs depuis bien longtemps. On n'a pas envie de s'y installer.
Marie Carlotti — Google review
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Island
Nature & Parks
Archipel des Sanguinaires is a remote chain of four islands, featuring a picturesque route to both a lighthouse and Genoese tower. The area boasts an enjoyable and straightforward trekking experience that's conveniently located within close proximity to the city. There are ample parking locations available nearby for easy access. The serene natural beauty of this location makes it truly unique and exceptional.
Nice easy hike not far from the city. Plenty of parking spots nearby.
Vincent Bernard — Google review
Quand on pense aux îles Sanguinaires, on pense à Ajaccio mais aussi à Alphonse Daudet et les " lettres de mon moulin". Le site est somptueux, l'archipel, comme posé sur la mer reflète sa verdure entre les immensités bleutée qui l'entoure. Un endroit incontournable pour qui vient dans la baie d'Ajaccio. (Translated by Google) When we think of the Sanguinaires Islands, we think of Ajaccio but also of Alphonse Daudet and the “letters from my mill”. The site is sumptuous, the archipelago, as if placed on the sea, reflects its greenery between the blue immensities that surround it. An unmissable place for anyone coming to the bay of Ajaccio.
Pascal Tondu — Google review
If you are visiting Ajeccio then the short drive/cycle down is well worth the view. Take some water on a hot day. There is a cafe/gift shop but your bottle of water will help you to and from the views of the archipelago!
Simon Jones — Google review
A voir absolument si vous passez par Ajaccio. Très bel endroit. (Translated by Google) A must see if you pass through Ajaccio. Beautiful area.
Amandine CHAPAUX — Google review
So beautiful. A truly special place
Ryan Ole Hass — Google review
magnifique endroit, mérite le détour. Vu sur le golfe d'Ajaccio (Translated by Google) magnificent place, worth the detour. Seen on the Gulf of Ajaccio
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nadia honore — Google review
L'Archipel des Sanguinaire est un site majestueux, aussi beau par grand beau temps que des journées plus sombres. C'est un site incontournable, à ne manquer sous aucun prétexte. Le clou du spectacle est au soleil couchant, les couchers de soleil sont magnifiques. Un grand nombre personnes s'y déplacent chaque soirs. Le plus beau moment c'est lorsque le soleil s'est couché, qu'il n'est plus visible au dessus de la mer. Je vous conseille vivement de rester encore 30 minutes pour vraiment découvrir et apprécier ces couleurs dans le ciel. Vous pouvez aussi prendre le tout petit petit chemin qui monte pour vous rendre à l'extrémité pour bénéficier d'un spectacle encore plus majestueux (Translated by Google) The Sanguinaire Archipelago is a majestic site, as beautiful in good weather as it is on darker days. It is an unmissable site, not to be missed under any circumstances. The highlight of the show is at sunset, the sunsets are magnificent. A large number of people go there every evening. The most beautiful moment is when the sun has set and is no longer visible above the sea. I strongly advise you to stay another 30 minutes to really discover and appreciate these colors in the sky. You can also take the very small path that goes up to get to the end to enjoy an even more majestic spectacle.
Bruno Ruis Manager Platinium Associé Iad France — Google review
Très Jolie balade a faire (Translated by Google) Very nice walk to do
aline ledoux — Google review
Un magnifique Archipel, depuis le ponton il faut compter 10 minutes pour accéder au Phare des Îles Sanguinaires avec un plus fort dénivelé que pour le Sémaphore de Mezzu Mare accesible en 5 minutes depuis le ponton. Le coucher de soleil depuis cette endroit est magnifique. (Translated by Google) A magnificent Archipelago, from the pontoon it takes 10 minutes to access the Sanguinaires Islands Lighthouse with a greater difference in altitude than for the Mezzu Mare Semaphore, accessible in 5 minutes from the pontoon. The sunset from this place is magnificent.
ma vision des choses le guide et voyageur — Google review
Magnifique vue et baignade . Si on ne venait pas de maddalena j'aurais mis 5 pour les eaux de baignades. 😊 (Translated by Google) Magnificent view and swimming. If we didn't come from Maddalena I would have given 5 for the bathing waters. 😊
Alain — Google review
Site incontournable à faire lors d'un passage sur Ajaccio ! Fait en matinée pour profiter de la lumière, sinon à faire en bateau en soirée pour admirer le coucher de soleil ! (Translated by Google) A must-see site to visit when visiting Ajaccio! Done in the morning to take advantage of the light, otherwise do it by boat in the evening to admire the sunset!
Corinne Decrenisse — Google review
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