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- Ajaccio
Ajaccio
The capital of Corsica, the holiday destination of 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 on holiday to enjoy its wealth of cafés,
restaurants and shops. The birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, the
town takes full advantage of its famous resident to lure
tourists.
Information & Facts
Activities
The sights in Ajaccio 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 family. Corsicans
themselves are not particularly proud of the island having spawned
Napoleon, and many consider him deridingly as a jumped-up
Frenchman. Locals in Ajaccio are, however, willing to boast about
the Musée Fesch, which contains the art collection of Napoleon's
maternal uncle, Cardinal Fesch. The collection of Italian paintings
is considered to rate second only to that of the Louvre and are
well worth seeing while in on holiday in Ajaccio.
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Negatives
Public transport in Ajaccio is unreliable.
Night Life
Ajaccio doesn't have a loud or pumping nightlife, but focuses
more on old-fashioned cafés and salons de thé There are many
cocktail bars overlooking the bay on boulevard Lantivy.
Restaurants
There are many restaurants overlooking the promenade, which make
excellent places to enjoy local seafood. L'Amirauté and Le Floride
have excellent reputations and views. Chez Paulo has the best pizza
in town.
Shopping
Most souvenirs from Ajaccio are related to Napoleon, but don't
overlook the region's excellent wine.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).