Discover Ajaccio by Hire Car
The French commune of Ajaccio lies – sheltered between the foot of wooded hills and north of the Gulf of Ajaccio – on the west coast of the island of Corsica.
Renting a car will give you the independence you need to explore the town and its surroundings.
History of Ajaccio
The town’s interesting history still shapes its image today: in 1492, Ajaccio was built by the Genoese, the original site being about two kilometres from the town’s current geographical location. Between 1553 and 1559, Ajaccio was occupied by the French, but fell back to the Genoese after the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, and ultimately became definitively part of France in 1768.
Ajaccio’s most famous son is without doubt Napoleon Bonaparte, who was born here on 15 August 1769. With 52,880 inhabitants, Ajaccio is the most populous town in Corsica and also the seat of government of the Dèpartement Corse-du-Sud. The city has a modern international airport (Campo Dell Oro) as well as an idyllically located seaport.
Sights in Ajaccio
The botanically beautifully situated town welcomes its visitors with a unique aura, which is shaped by the picturesque alleys of the old town, the Napoleonic history, numerous prestigious museums as well as enticing beaches and unspoiled bays. The daily market offers countless culinary delights. Moreover, Ajaccio’s coasts are among the most beautiful in the world.
The house where Napoleon was born (?Musée Nationale de la Maison Bonaparte?) is undoubtedly particularly informative, where – in addition to historically valuable furniture – you can also visit the birth room of the later emperor. In order to be able to visit the multitude of the highly interesting sights of Ajaccio, it is absolutely recommendable to make use of a hire car, especially here. With a hire car in Ajaccio the flexibility is guaranteed, which one desires in such a fascinating holiday place.
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