Discovering Ajaccio

Ajaccio is the largest city in Corsica and hosts many attractions and activities not to be missed! Here are our tips for a trip to discover Ajaccio:
 

1- Discover the life of Napoleon

Famous as Napoleon's birthplace, you can discover much about the great man's life by visiting the Maison Bonaparte, the ancestral home of the Bonaparte family, now a national museum.

2- Take a trip to Golfe de Porto 

3- Visit the historical centre

Thanks to its fascinating architectural features and places of interest, the historic centre of Ajaccio deserves a morning dedicated to strolling through its charming streets.

Take a look at the 4 things to see in Ajaccio to discover the city's attractions.
 

4- Taste the Jambon sec de Corse

Jambon sec de Corse is a salted, dry-cured and cured ham made from the local Nustrale breed of pork from the French island of Corsica, where the soil and climate favourably influence the taste of the meat. The animals feed mainly on local chestnuts and acorns for at least the first 30 days, after which the diet is supplemented with barley. Jambon sec de Corse is matured for at least 12 months, acquiring its unique texture and flavour.

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