The “Dolce Vita” in Ajaccienne, this is what awaits you when you land in the largest city in Corsica.
At the bottom of its majestic gulf, the city has managed to preserve this gentle feeling of Mediterranean life without depriving itself of all the advantages of a modern city.
Landing in Ajaccio means immediately immersing yourself in a holiday in Corsica: the café terraces, the shady squares, the white sand beaches, the historical monuments, the markets full of flavors, no doubt, you are on the island of beauty.
The imperial history of the city
Ajaccio was founded by the Genoese, at least in its modern form. They are the ones who installed in 1492 the citadel which still indicates the entrance to the port of the city.
They marked the city with their passage, giving it that aspect so characteristic of Genoese towns, with narrow and colorful streets, as found in Bastia, Calvi or Porto-Vecchio.
The history of the city took an unexpected turn on August 15, 1769 with the birth of little « Napoleon Bonaparte », who would become the Emperor of the French and whose fame still animates his hometown. Cours Napoléon, rue du Roi de Rome, avenue du 1er Consul, place Austerlitz, so many names that remind everyone of the history of the imperial city.
Ajaccio, high place of tourism in Corsica
The city of Ajaccio has everything to be one of the most attractive cities from a tourist point of view in Corsica.
With a unique microclimate and beaches right in the city centre, it is a real seaside resort that can be enjoyed all year round.
You will be charmed by the organization of the city around large squares where it is good to have lunch on the terrace.
The city also has many shops, allowing all souvenir purchases, also offering the most beautiful brands and the best of Corsican crafts.
