Ajaccio is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte wwith a population of about 50,000 people.
Corsica is the 4th largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 26 regions of France and known for fabulous beaches.
Corsica is the 4th largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 26 regions of France and known for fabulous beaches.
Temperature
April average high is 62 and the average low is 45 F ; May 69/51; Aug 82/63; Sept 78/59
Currency: Euro Universal Currency Converter
1 Euro = 1.10 US Dollar 1 Dollar = 0.91 Euro (10/15)
Time: CEST (UTC/GMT+2) - for reference London is UTC/Greenwich Mean Time
- 6 hours ahead of EST
Calling Code: 33
April average high is 62 and the average low is 45 F ; May 69/51; Aug 82/63; Sept 78/59
Currency: Euro Universal Currency Converter
1 Euro = 1.10 US Dollar 1 Dollar = 0.91 Euro (10/15)
Time: CEST (UTC/GMT+2) - for reference London is UTC/Greenwich Mean Time
- 6 hours ahead of EST
Calling Code: 33
Places of Interest
Maison Bonaparte - where Napoleon was born and grew up
Cupulatta Park- 1 of only 3 tortoise sancutaries in the world, home to 150 species
15 miles from Ajaccio; train (Carbuccia stn) or bus
Fesch Museum - closed for renovation until at least June 2010
Cala D'Orzu - beach
Lantivy Palace
Citadel
Gulf of Porto - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Calanche of Piana - weather carved pink and orange granite
Maison Bonaparte - where Napoleon was born and grew up
Cupulatta Park- 1 of only 3 tortoise sancutaries in the world, home to 150 species
15 miles from Ajaccio; train (Carbuccia stn) or bus
Fesch Museum - closed for renovation until at least June 2010
Cala D'Orzu - beach
Lantivy Palace
Citadel
Gulf of Porto - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Calanche of Piana - weather carved pink and orange granite