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<\/span>Ajaccio<\/span><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]The birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, Ajaccio is a must for those who wish to discover Corsica. With its architecture marked by Genoese presence, the imperial city is enfolded in a unique decor where sea and mountain blend into one.<\/p>\n
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  • Napoleon Bonaparte’s birth house<\/span><\/strong><\/span>: It was on the 15th<\/sup> of August, 1769 that Napoleon Bonaparte came into the world in Ajaccio. To this very day, the city bears within it serveral sites reminding us of the imperial era. Take a discovery trip to the House which witnessed Napoleon’s birth and where he grew up until age 9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • The Fesch\u202fMuseum<\/span><\/strong><\/span>: A world renowned site, the Fesch Museum houses the largest collection of Italian paintings after the Louvre Museum! The paintings are essentially derived from the legacy of Cardinal Joseph Fesch, who was none other than Napoleon Bonaparte’s uncle. He gathered the largest collection of Italian art ever established, a total of 16,000 works!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • The Old Town<\/span><\/strong><\/span>: Impossible to discover Ajaccio without passing through its historical center. Strolling through the narrow lanes of the old town, around the citadel and cathedral is a requisite for understanding the history of the city, founded by the Genoese in 1492. The Genoese quarter is not only the oldest of the city but also the most beautiful, according to Ajaccio inhabitants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Nighttime Shopping<\/strong><\/span>: During the months of July and August, every Friday evening as of 8:00 pm, and until late into the night, downtown merchants welcome you for the Ajaccio Shopping de Nuit<\/em> event. Musical and theatrical entertainment add to the caf\u00e9 atmosphere, setting the pace of the city’s pedestrian streets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          <\/span>You will appreciate<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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