Ajaccio
Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica and of the department of Corse-du-Sud, lies on the island's west coast on the Mediterranean. The city has around 71 thousand inhabitants. It is known for its commercial, fishing and ferry port, and as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. The 14th-century cathedral, the 16th-century citadel and Napoleon's family home are all worth seeing. The climate is mild, with warm summers and moderate winters, which makes spring and autumn the best times to visit.
