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The City of Napoleon Bonaparte
Ajaccio is the capital city of Corsica, French commune. Ajaccio became famous not only because of the gorgeous nature, but also because of the fact that in 1769 a famous French politician and military leader Napoleon Bonaparte was born there. Talking about the name of the city, scientists say that there are few possible presumptions, but the most trustworthy is that the city was founded by a famous Greek hero Ajax, who later gave his name to the city. Today Ajaccio is full of tourists even during the off-season, so if you are also planning your holiday but still are not sure what to choose, go ahead and read more about some great hotels in Ajaccio and other places of interest that you can visit while on your trip. Perhaps these recommendations will help you to choose your holiday destination and hotels in Ajaccio. Nonetheless, you can always go ahead and make your own quick search of accommodations on the internet, but we just want to give you some great recommendations on budget Ajaccio hotels, and some classier ones.
Budget Accommodations in Ajaccio
Why not start from the cheap hotels? There are really plenty of budget accommodations in Ajaccio, you just need to choose which one would you like the best: closer to the sea or maybe the city center. We recommend you to check out these cheap hotels in Ajaccio: Ibis Budget Ajaccio, Hotel Napoleon, Hotel La Pinede or Hotel Marengo. What is also great about these hotels is that you can always ask for a discount, especially of you are visiting the city during the off-season and if you are going to stay with a larger group of people or for a longer period of time.
Some Real French Luxuriousness
Nonetheless, some of you want to experience the real French hospitality and quality of services. Those people should definitely check out these Ajaccio hotels: Mercure Ajaccio, Hotel Les Mouettes, Hotel Stella di Mare or Hotel La Parata. In addition to this, these hotels are famous for also having a great selection of local cuisine dishes, so you will be able not only to sleep in a comfortable bed and have a picturesque view from your window, but also to taste all the flavors of Corsica.
Historical Sites of the City
If you are also interested in seeing more of the historical sites of the city, go and start from the Maison Bonaparte, Lac de Tolla, Musee Fesch, Place Foch and Place de Gaulle. You could also visit the Cathedral Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, Musee A Bandera d'Ajaccio and La Chapelle Imperiale. As Corsica is not that huge island, you could also buy a guided tour or simply rent a car and go for a sightseeing tour of local areas.
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