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Visit Ajaccio, Corsica

Ajaccio is a beautiful and lively town located on the west coast of Corsica, . This town was the birthplace of Napoleon, so there is a lot of history here about the former emperor’s life. Each August 15th, the city celebrates his birthday, with a grand Fete. The Maison Bonaparte, where Napoleon was born (1769) and spent his childhood, is open for visits . It contains family portraits, period furniture, and other historical items. The 15th century Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Misericorde was the... [Read the full story]