The National Museum of the Bonaparte Residence
Ajaccio Is Mansion Bonaparte' House And One Of The Top Attractions
Ajaccio is home to the Maison Bonaparte, a house museum dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon was born there on August 15, 1769, and resided there until he was nine years old. It was inaugurated in 1967. The "Chambre de l'Alcôve," which is said to have been Napoleon's lodging upon his return from Egypt when he paid the home his final visit, is the next stop for visitors. Another area remembers the journeys of Napoleon III and Eugénie and is devoted to the history of the family during the Second Empire. The living room, Madame Mère's bedroom, the birthplace of Napoleon, the gallery, the boudoir, the room with the trap door that Napoleon would have used to enter the harbor on October 6, 1799, and the dining room are all located on the first floor.
Best time to visit: Anytime
Things to do: Listen To The Guide, Take A Tour Around The Mansion, Check Out The Museum Artefacts, Admire The Architecture
HOW TO REACH
- Flight - Four airports—Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi, and Figari—serve Corsica, and year-round nonstop flights operate from numerous French mainland airports to all four of these locations. Many major European cities may now be reached by air from the island, and budget airlines provide affordable flights from France, Belgium, Germany, or the UK. Although the island is not located on a major air route, most direct flights arrive from France's mainland, with Air France and CCM Airlines serving as the primary carriers.
- Sea - Ferries are the most popular means of transportation to reach Corsica. They sail from France and Italy, arriving in the island in 4 to 6 hours. Corsica has six ferry ports: Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi, L'Île-Rousse, Porto-Vecchio, and Propriano. These ports are accessible via Genoa, Livorno, and Savona in Italy as well as the French towns of Nice, Marseille, and Toulon. Check the fare charts for the time period you plan to travel because the fare structure fluctuates significantly from EUR 30 to EUR 100 throughout the year.
HOW TO GET AROUND
- Rental - Airports, town centers, and ferry docks all offer car rental services. In Ajaccio, driving on the right side of the road is mandatory, so if you are comfortable with it or adjust timely, it is recommended. For Americans, an International Driving Permit is sufficient; nevertheless, Europeans require a license from their home nation. French and Corsu are used to write locations and road signs.
- Train - On the island, there is only one rail system, the Chemins de Fer de la Corse. Even though there are few other options, travelling the train between Bastia and Ajaccio is nevertheless worthwhile because it crosses the Alps with saw-toothed peaks.
- Bus - Corsica has a vast bus network made up of a few different firms, but most routes only have 1 bus each day. On Sundays, there are no buses.
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