The capital or Corsica, Ajaccio, was the birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte, and today his ancestral home is a museum. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral to see paintings by Delacroix and Tintoretto. Then wander the streets of the old town, taking in the architecture; then, perhaps, head down to the harbour, with its promenade lined with palm trees, restaurants and cafés.
Who is it for?
Shoppers
Take a stroll along the rue du Cardinal Fesch, the town's main shopping thoroughfare.
Foodies
The French hold Corsican cured meats in high regard. Pop into a rustic eatery for an assiette de charcuterie.
Culture Vultures
With its illustrious son, Bonaparte, this island has huge significance for French history.
Room price from
£25
per person per night