Ajaccio Cathedral – View of Ajaccio Bay loop from Ajaccio

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Corsica

Ajaccio Cathedral – View of Ajaccio Bay loop from Ajaccio

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Ajaccio Cathedral – View of Ajaccio Bay loop from Ajaccio

01:41

6.47km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 4.69 km for 27 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.71 km

The Palais Fesch - Fine Arts Museum

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The Palais Fesch is the central museum of fine arts in Ajaccio. It was founded by Napoleon's uncle, Cardinal Joseph Fesch, who was Prince of France.

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3.38 km

Ajaccio Cathedral

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The Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Cathedral is sublime inside. At the very back of the nave, under the dome, is the Notre-Dame du Rosaire chapel where Napoleon's great-grandparents and grandparents rest.

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3.51 km

old town

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Around this point is the old town of Ajaccio. In the small alleys you will find exactly the typical small cafés and restaurants that you expect or hope for.
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3.58 km

Maison Bonaparte (Napoleon's birthplace)

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The Maison Bonaparte is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte in Ajaccio, the capital of the island of Corsica. It is now used as a museum. The small city palace was …

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3.82 km

Monument to Napoleon and his brothers

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On the Place du Général de Gaulle is this monument erected to the glory of the Bonaparte brothers: Napoleon I, Joseph, Lucien, Louis and Jérôme.

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4.00 km

View of Ajaccio Bay

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A fantastic view 🥰

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4.30 km

Ajaccio Citadel

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The citadel is located just south of the old town at the city's port. Unfortunately, access to the citadel is not possible.

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4.70 km

Monument to the Resistance

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Monument to the Resistance in Ajaccio

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6.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

1.59 km

1.28 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.26 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 27 October

23°C

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Comments

August 16, 2024,Wanderung Ajaccio

Went there by train from Corte. Highly recommended as the route goes beautifully through the mountains. Unfortunately the stay was too short. You should plan more time to see all the sights

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November 26, 2024,Ajaccio 🇫🇷🇪🇺❤️ zwischen Palmen, Napoleon und Winterweihnachtsrausch

11/26/24
(only posted on 12/16/24 because I didn't manage it before)
Arrival in Ajaccio, Corsica, France.
Ajaccio, the island's capital, is much bigger than Porto Torres on Sardinia.
The big ships dock here, but don't seem so huge compared to the city and the mountains.
Ajaccio almost overwhelmed me emotionally with its Christmas hustle and bustle.
Bling, bling everywhere and …

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