7 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Ajaccio (Corsica)

For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the Cruise mole, Ajaccio commercial port.

Food & drinkClosed Mondays

Corsican charcuterie, cheeses, maquis honey and local fish on Place Campinchi, a few steps from the port. Mornings only.

⏱ 40 min visit🚶 4 min walk from the Cruise mole, Ajaccio commercial port

Sights

A fine collection of Italian paintings gathered by Napoleon's uncle, Cardinal Fesch, with the chapel where Napoleon's parents are buried.

⏱ 1 h 15 visit🚶 5 min walk from the Cruise mole, Ajaccio commercial port

SightsClosed Mondays

The family house where Napoleon was born and grew up, now a national museum of the Bonaparte family. Closes over lunch from October to March.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 7 min walk from the Cruise mole, Ajaccio commercial port

Sights

A 16th-century cathedral in the old town, with the font where Napoleon was baptised. Open mornings and late afternoons.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 8 min walk from the Cruise mole, Ajaccio commercial port

Sights

The Genoese citadel on the point between the port and Saint-François beach, now open to wander free of charge.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 8 min walk from the Cruise mole, Ajaccio commercial port

Sights

The big square overlooking the bay, with a statue of Napoleon on horseback surrounded by his four brothers.

⏱ 15 min visit🚶 10 min walk from the Cruise mole, Ajaccio commercial port

Beaches & parks

A small town beach right under the citadel, less than 10 minutes' walk from the ship.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 10 min walk from the Cruise mole, Ajaccio commercial port