Ajaccio France
Country: France · Region: Western Mediterranean · Currency: Euro
Ajaccio is the capital of Corsica and a sun-kissed Mediterranean cruise port home to 71,000 people, featuring a boardwalk along an attractive coastline with excellent restaurants and numerous Napoleon-related sites.
Top sights
Napoleon's House, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta d'Ajaccio, Citadel, Musee Fesch, Filitosa prehistoric settlement, Church of St Erasme
Things to do
- Napoleon's House (Maison Bonaparte)
- Museum housed in the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769.
- Musee Fesch
- 14th- to 19th-century Italian art collection amassed by Napoleon's uncle, Cardinal Fesch, including works by Titian, Raphael and Botticelli.
- Citadel
- Founded in 1492 with current Genoese appearance dating after 1559; visible from exterior only as it remains a military base.
- Filitosa
- Prehistoric Bronze Age settlement 20 km south with standing stones and small museum, open April-October.
Beaches
- Ajaccio beaches
- Multiple beaches accessible by bus lines from the city center.
Where to eat
- Le 20123
- Restaurant at 2 rue du Roi de Rome serving traditional grandmother-style dishes with four-course set menu for €33.
- Mani
- Sophisticated bistrot at 7 rue du Roi de Rome serving Corsican food with modern style.
Bars and nightlife
- Wine bars and brasseries
- Wide variety of wine bars, brasseries, and cafes throughout the city serving local Ajaccio AOC wines.
Forecast for Ajaccio
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Weather in Ajaccio by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 11 |
| February | 57°F | 43°F | 3.3 in | 10 |
| March | 60°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 11 |
| April | 65°F | 48°F | 2.3 in | 9 |
| May | 71°F | 55°F | 3.0 in | 9 |
| June | 81°F | 63°F | 1.6 in | 6 |
| July | 87°F | 69°F | 0.5 in | 3 |
| August | 86°F | 69°F | 1.4 in | 4 |
| September | 79°F | 63°F | 3.3 in | 9 |
| October | 72°F | 57°F | 4.4 in | 12 |
| November | 63°F | 50°F | 5.1 in | 13 |
| December | 58°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 12 |
Getting around
The cruise ship dock at Quai de croisières is centrally located near the market and ferry terminal, with the town easily walkable on foot.
What to eat
Visit the central Ajaccio Market near the cruise port for French cheeses, charcuterie, olives, and seasonal produce, or try restaurants like Le 20123 and Mani for traditional and modern Corsican cuisine.
Tips
Book ferry tickets in advance during summer season, and note that many streets are cobblestone with steep slopes, so wear comfortable walking shoes.
Best for
History, Napoleon sites, Mediterranean coastline
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