Ajaccio
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)
- House where Napoleon Bonaparte was born, now a museum.
- 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; exterior viewable only as it remains a military base.
- Filitosa
- Prehistoric Bronze Age settlement 20 km south of Ajaccio with standing stones and small museum.
Beaches
- Ajaccio beaches
- Multiple beaches accessible by city bus lines from the town center.
Where to eat
- Le 20123
- Restaurant on rue du Roi de Rome serving simple traditional Corsican dishes in grandmother style with four-course set menu.
- Mani
- Sophisticated bistrot on rue du Roi de Rome serving Corsican food with modern presentation.
Bars and nightlife
- Wine bars and cafes
- Various wine bars, brasseries, and cafes throughout town serving local Ajaccio AOC wines and Aperol Spritz.
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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