Ajaccio is the capital city of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica. This popular tourist destination features a bustling port, an impressive citadel and a charming historic core complete with attractive streets lined with lovely pastel-coloured houses. It is here in the Old Town area that you will find the first home and birthplace of Napoleon Bonapart, which has been converted into a museum showcasing a collection of his personal possessions. There are also a number of other interesting museums to visit including the Fesch museum, exhibiting a collection of Italian paintings, and the A Bandera museum, focused on Corsica’s local history and culture. Finally, sunseekers will find a number of beautiful beaches to explore, as well as some luxurious resorts and a waterfront esplanade attracting beachgoers by day and a lively party crowd at night.