Signature experience — Ajaccio
Ajaccio and the imperial city
Duration
Half day
Price
From €360
Mercedes
Dedicated vehicle & chauffeur
Early light skims the awnings on Rue Fesch as stallholders stack Venacu cheeses and fennel canistrelli; two blocks away, the ochre façade of Maison Bonaparte catches the sun and hints at a city shaped first by Genoa, then by Empire. From here you can spot the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta—Napoleon’s 1771 baptismal church—barely 300 meters from Place Foch and its palms. In a few compact streets, Ajaccio lays out a Mediterranean timeline with names, dates, and stones you can touch.
From hotel or ferry terminal pick‑up, your Mercedes stays at your disposal for the half day. With a dedicated driver in Ajaccio, you mix short strolls with five‑ to ten‑minute hops: Maison Bonaparte, the cathedral, the old Genoese quarter, then the Fesch Museum and its Italian masters—Botticelli to Titian—before an espresso on Place des Palmiers. While you visit or sample fresh brocciu at the market, your driver manages access, timestamped tickets, and smooth timing between stops.
Your itinerary
- I
09:00 Pick‑up at hotel and drop‑off at Place Foch, quick historical briefing by Napoleon’s statue.
- II
09:20 Tour Maison Bonaparte (45 min), then a 5‑minute walk to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.
- III
10:20 Stroll the Genoese quarter via Rue Bonaparte and Place du Diamant, with a 20‑minute coffee stop at the market.
- IV
11:00 Five‑minute drive to the Fesch Museum for Italian masters (50–60 min), vehicle pick‑up and return transfer.
What’s included
- ✓ Dedicated bilingual driver
- ✓ Late‑model Mercedes, water
- ✓ Hotel/port pick‑up
- ✓ Waiting time, close drop‑offs
Your chauffeur’s tip
Fesch Museum often closes early on Mondays off‑season; check the day before and book a morning slot, then aim for 9 am at Rue Fesch market while cheesemongers are still setting up.
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