We offer holidays to the four corners of the globe. If you want specialist advise please phone our travel team and we will be happy to help. 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. The birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, the town takes full advantage of its famous resident to lure tourists. 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.
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. 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. There are many restaurants overlooking the promenade, which make excellent places to enjoy local seafood. Chez Paulo has the best pizza in town. Most souvenirs from Ajaccio are related to Napoleon, but don't overlook the region's excellent wine.
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