From medieval walled towns to idyllic seaside villages, Corsica is a traveler’s paradise. The island’s capital of Ajaccio is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. France’s great emperor is immortalized in the city’s several monuments to its hero, including his ancestral home and a striking bronze statue at Place de Gaulle. The city also boasts elegant Belle Époque houses and an atmospheric Old Town. Corsica’s long ties to Italy have infused it with many Italian nuances—Tuscan-like beauty, rustic farm cuisine and viniculture among them—but the island remains truly French.
In this elegant old town, the must-see top attractions are:
Plage de Palombaggia: A perfectly serene and secluded white sandy beach with clear, aquamarine Mediterranean waters. It has unspoiled nature and accommodating facilities. Voted as best beach in France by TripAdvisor users.
Bonifacio Citadel: Town at the Southern Tip of Corsica, filled with historic sites and landmarks.
