3 Days in Ajaccio Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

Napoleon Salon

Ticket Price: 2.3 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Place Foch, 20000 Ajaccio

The Napoleon Salon is a small exhibition space about Napoleon. It is located in a room on the first floor of the city hotel. The room is luxuriously decorated. The whole body painting of Napoleon is hung on the wall, and Napoleon's medals, statues and other items are also displayed.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Imperial Chapel.

Imperial Chapel

Ticket Price: 1.5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: 50 - 52 Rue Cardinal Fesch, 20000 Ajaccio

Adjacent to the Fish Museum, the Imperial Chapel is a chapel built in the mid-19th century that later served as the site of the Bonaparte family burial.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Hôtel le Golfe is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Hôtel le Golfe

This 4-star Hotel is situated a short walk from the beach in Porto Pollo, south-west Corsica. All guest rooms have a terrace overlooking the sea and Valinco Bay and there is a heated swimming pool on site. Each of Le Golfe, Piscine & Spa Casanera’s rooms also has air-conditioning, TV and free internet access. The Le Golfe, Piscine & Spa Casanera's restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and offers mediterranean cuisine made with local ingredients and a fresh fish of the day dish, Corsican specialties and grilled meat. Guests can relax with a drink in the bar during the evenings or enjoy jet ski sessions, available at an additional cost. Le Golfe, Piscine & Spa Casanera is located a 1-hour’s drive from Ajaccio and 17km from Propriano. Guests can enjoy water sports at the nearby beaches and hiking in the surrounding countryside.

Day 2 | Morning

Iles Sanguinaires

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Îles Sanguinaires, Ajaccio, France

Reviews from Real Guests:

TheDragonHorse: So gorgeous it makes you not even want to leave.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Iles Sanguinaires, don’t forget pay a visit to Place Foch.

Place Foch

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Ajaccio, Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays d'Ajaccio, Corse, France

Foch Square is an urban square in the old city of Ajaccio. There is a fountain in the southeast corner of the square. Above the fountain is a statue of Napoleon. It is guarded by four lions. The east side of the square is the bay.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Place Foch? Sofitel Golfe d'Ajaccio Thalassa Sea & Spa is one of your top choices.

Sofitel Golfe d'Ajaccio Thalassa Sea & Spa

Stunningly situated facing Ajaccio Bay and the Sanguinaires Islands in Corsica, the Sofitel Golfe d'Ajaccio Thalassa Sea & Spa features a heated outdoor seawater pool. With its unrestricted view of the sea and rocks, the hotel boasts a small private beach, where guests can sunbathe. The hotel has charming, sunlit rooms decorated with wood. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi access, satellite TV and they have a private bathroom. La Carte Postale restaurant offers a variety of delicious and healthy options. The chef has created a Mediterranean menu, full of varied international and local flavours.

Day 3

Pointe de la Parata

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Days

Location: Pointe de la Parata, Ajaccio, France

Located on the west coast of Ajaccio, Cape Parata is one of the many capes on the west coast of Corsica, and it is a good place to enjoy the sunset, especially the Sanguinaire Islands, which are rendered in the distance by the sunset.

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