What to visit in 3 days in Ajaccio and the villages of the Ajaccio region
Day 1
Discover Ajaccio
Ajaccio est une cité moderne à l’histoire très riche et où se mêle un art de vivre très agréable. Un tour à pied dans le centre-ville d’Ajaccio vous permettra à la fois de découvrir de prestigieux sites historiques et de faire du shopping dans d‘élégantes boutiques et commerces artisanaux.
Dans la vieille ville vous trouverez des commerces de quartiers, des bars ou des restaurants. Vous pourrez aussi rencontrer des artisans (corail, bijoux, couteaux…) et découvrir des boutiques aux créations originales (textiles, accessoires de mode…). Certaines adresses ne sont pas toujours faciles à trouver alors n’hésitez pas à emprunter chaque ruelle, ça vaut le détour !
Côté patrimoine, la cathédrale et la maison natale de Napoléon sont des incontournables.
Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur l’histoire d’Ajaccio, nos traditions ou mieux connaitre Napoléon, choisissez l’une de nos visites guidées.
Eating out
After discovering the city, where to eat in Ajaccio? You will be spoilt for choice. From gastronomy to brasserie, Corsican specialities or fish, Ajaccio's restaurants offer a wide range of flavours to be enjoyed by the sea, in the town centre or on the quays of its marinas.
The Palais Fesch-Musée des beaux-arts
The Palais Fesch is one of the most important museums in France for its collection of Italian paintings. It is also one of the few French museums to have a Botticelli. Art lovers, a visit is a must!
The great site of the Parata peninsula - Sanguinaires Islands
Au terminus de la route littorale des Sanguinaires se trouve le site de la presqu’ile de la Parata – Iles Sanguinaires labélisé « Grand Site de France ». Profitez d’une excursion en bateau, en bus décapotable, en petit train ou même en vélo électrique pour découvrir ce site emblématique de la Corse.
Enjoying the evening
Do you want to go to the cinema, to concerts or to dance? Ajaccio, a festive city, finds its meaning through its animations. Whether you are a night owl, a music lover, or a concert and show enthusiast, everyone will find their own rhythm and place to transform their evenings into a time of celebration.
Must-sees
Drive along the coastal road leading to the Parata peninsula, a site labelled " Grand Site de France ", which faces the Sanguinaires Islands.
On land, in the water or in the air, the Ajaccio region offers a multitude of outdoor activities.
All along the shoreline and beaches of the Ajaccio region, numerous service providers will welcome you for various water sports activities.
The choice is yours...
Day 2
The Ajaccio region. Our villages
Le Pays d’Ajaccio est riche d’un arrière-pays composé d’un chapelet de villages qui, aux portes de la ville, ont pourtant su conserver toute leur authenticité et toute leur âme. Cuttoli-Corticchiato, Peri, Alata ou Sarrola-Carcopino …autant de villages, de traditions, de rencontres avec des artisans ou producteurs qui vous permettront de vivre une expérience unique et de découvrir la Corse autrement. Pour une excursion à la demi-journée ou à la journée, suivez nos itinéraires dans le pays ajaccien.
Eating out
A walk in the Ajaccio region will certainly whet your appetite. It's a good thing, because the Ajaccio region is full of classic village or country inns, which offer menus that have remained unchanged for ages and are invariably tasty: a plate of charcuterie, country soup, omelette with mint bruccio, grilled lamb with honey, veal with olives, cheeses... The simplicity is sometimes memorable.
Outdoor activities
Make the most of your getaway in the Ajaccio hinterland to combine activities with the beauty of the landscape. On land, in the water or in the air, the Ajaccio region offers a multitude of outdoor activities. Hiking, canyoning, accrobranche park, climbing, via ferrata, mountain biking... With family or friends, live your experience to the full in the heart of a wild and preserved nature.
Day 3
Going for a walk
Take advantage of the morning to enjoy our traditional market (delicatessen, fruit, vegetables or seafood...). Then, head for rue Fesch, our pedestrian street. It has kept its charm and authenticity. It is very pleasant to walk around and have a drink. You will find modern, colourful or atypical shops with different products (ready-to-wear, handicrafts...). It is also the ideal street for souvenir shopping. As for culture, don't hesitate to visit the Palais Fesch - Musée des Beaux-Arts. A surprising place.
Continue your walk along the Cours Napoléon. Ajaccio's main thoroughfare, it is a very pleasant place to stroll. You will find the biggest brands (ready to wear, cosmetics, decoration...) and fashion boutiques with attractive windows.
Lunch by the sea
And at lunchtime? Why not have lunch in one of those establishments on the waterfront, on the border between the city and the beach, which give the impression of being on holiday. Otherwise, in a real straw hut, sheltered by palm branches, where you are really on holiday.
Water sports activities
All along the shoreline and beaches of the Ajaccio region, numerous service providers will welcome you for a variety of water sports activities. Catamaran or semi-rigid boat trips, jet skiing, diving, sea kayaking, paddling or sea fishing, there is something for everyone. The choice is yours...
Let us guide you!
You can also take advantage of our guided tour programme to discover the imperial city and its surroundings.
Pierre-André, our guide, will tell you the history of the city and other more confidential anecdotes
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