Lying in a calm bay on Corsica’s west coast against a backdrop of wooded hills, Ajaccio is a more relaxed than lively holiday destination, where visitors go to enjoy a wealth of cafés, restaurants and shops.
The main draw to the Corsican capital is Napoleon Bonaparte, who was born in Ajaccio, and the town is home to the magnificent cathedral where he was christened, the Bonaparte residence, and numerous statues and street names with a Bonaparte family connection.
Many Corsicans consider Napoleon a jumped-up Frenchman and take little pride in their island being his place of birth. However, they are more enthusiastic about the Musée Fesch, which contains the art collection of Cardinal Fesch, Napoleon's maternal uncle, as this collection of Italian paintings is considered to rate second only to that of the Louvre. It’s certainly well worth taking some time out during your holiday in Ajaccio to visit this fine museum.
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