Half Day Napoleon’s City Tour

Ajaccio, town and capital of Corse-du-Sud département, Corsica région, France. It is a Mediterranean port on the west coast of the island of Corsica. Napoleon’s birthplace, Maison Bonaparte, is now a museum, as is part of the town hall. The original settlement of Ajax was founded by the Romans 2 miles (3 km) north of the present site, to which the town was removed by the Genoese in 1492. Save for the period 1553–59, the town did not become French until 1768. From 1793 to 1811, Ajaccio was the capital of Liamone département, and in 1976 it was made capital of Corse-du-Sud département, one of the two into which the island was divided. The economy rests largely on tourism, but there is some light industry, including the manufacture of aeronautical components. There is a small commercial port and yachting harbour as well as a science park. Ajaccio also has a long tradition as an administrative centre. It is the seat of a prefect and a bishopric. Regular air and ferry services connect Ajaccio to the French mainland.

This square is dominated by the huge Napoleon monument with two eagles in front of him and an immense leaning stele evoking his victories. As for Napoleon he adopts the classic stance - it is a replica of the one in the Paris Cours d'honneur in Les Invalides.

Place de Gaulle is located in Ajaccio. This square, formerly called Place du Diamant, symbolizes its status as an Imperial City, which is proud of its history and its distinguished citizen Napoleon Bonaparte. In addition, the square overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and is a great place to walk.