Corsica (Ajaccio), France

Panoramic Ajaccio

See the Highlights of Ajaccio and Its Surroundings Embark on a panoramic journey through historic Ajaccio and its beautiful surroundings. Drive with your guide to the Place de Gaulle, where you will see the statue of the emperor Napoleon and his four brothers. Pass the Assemblée Régionale, elegant Belle Époque houses and another statue of Napoleon—a replica of the original that watches over his tomb at Les Invalides in Paris. Follow the villa-dotted coast to the Sanguinaires Islands, or “Blood Islands,” and view the remarkably preserved 16th-century Genoese Towers. Back in Ajaccio, you will see the Baroque cathedral where Napoleon was christened in 1771 before setting out on foot through the Old Town, past Casa Bonaparte, the ancestral home of the Bonaparte family and a national museum, and the Place Foch, home to an impressive fountain and market. Explore more at your leisure or return directly to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.