Ajaccio Cruise Guide
Cruise travellers can look forward to sailing into a beautiful bay with mountains at the foot of the town. Ajaccio is the islands capital and is most famous for being the birthplace and early home of Napoleon Bonaparte. In fact, the self-styled ‘Cité Impériale' still carries a grand architectural and cultural air.
Sightseeing
Highlights:
• Maison Bonaparte Musee Nationale: The 1769 birthplace of the town's famous son has been transformed into a museum.
• Fesch Museum: Home to one of the most important collections of Italian paintings in France including works by Botticelli, Raphael, Veronese and Titian.
• Cupulatta: Just outside Ajaccio, this is a delightful breeding and protection centre for tortoises and turtles from all over the world.
• Filitosa: An extraordinary 8000-year old site with dozens of menhirs (stone monoliths).
• Prunelli Gorges: Walking is the only way to do the magnificent island scenery justice and an easy half-day walk amid these gorges offers stunning views inland and across the bay of Ajaccio.
Tourist Information
3 Boulevard du Roi Jérôme, Ajaccio, Corsica
Tel: (04) 9551 5303.
Website: www.visit-corsica.com
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Tipping: A 12 to 15% service charge is normally added to the bill in hotels, restaurants and bars, but it is customary to leave small change with the payment if service has been particularly good.
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