Ajaccio is a cozy and picturesque French town that is also known as the capital of Corsica. It is located in a small bay on the Mediterranean coast. This is not only a wonderful resort, but also a famous historical place as Ajaccio is a hometown of Napoleon. The central street of the city is created just along the coastal line. When you walk on it, you can enjoy not only wonderful views, but also numerous shops, …
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The Old Town part of the city has the greatest interest for tourists. Start your observation of the city’s points of interest from visiting Foch Square. The square is surrounded by beautiful old buildings. This place is genuinely liked by people who enjoy walking as picturesque cobbled streets are simply ideal for this kind of pastime. While walking through the square, you can easily reach the port area and …
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In Ajaccio every guest can easily find an entertainment to suit own taste. Here you will surely find elite restaurants, various shops and colorful markets that sell all kinds of goods, and, of course, numerous nightclubs. The city is also home to the only casino in Corsica, a visit to which will be genuinely interesting not only for experienced players, but also for beginners. In addition to the classic roulette and …
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The cuisine of Ajaccio is distinguished by many truly interesting features. The menus of the local restaurants will be surely liked by fans of meat delicacies. Here you will find high quality wine, home-made cheese and olives. In order to prepare the meat dishes, the local chefs often use pork, homemade sausages and bacon, which are cooked in accordance with special recipes. A sausage made from liver is one of the …
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Ajaccio is the capital and the biggest port town of the Corsica island. Ajaccio's region consists of the seacoast and mountains that go deep into the island, where all together form a harmonious ensemble. Extremely unusual for modern cities richness of nature will fascinate you with its beauty. Very picturesque landscapes of the bay, almost untouched nature within the city, the richness of the animal world on land …
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Among the interesting religious sites worth noting is the Sainte-Marie Cathedral. The Cathedral is quite small and does not offer any special luxurious decorations, but it is interesting for its religious artefacts. In this cathedral is a preserved baptistery, where Napoleon Bonaparte himself was baptized in 1771. After more than two hundred years, the cathedral managed to retain a number of pristine interior, it …
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France - moving around the country
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The largest airport in France is considered to be the air Harbor Charles de Gaulle. This airport is situated only 25 kilometers from the capital of France. You can get to it either by transfer, or by using a taxi, or rented car. There are also regular buses and underground trains that make trips towards the direction of the airport. There are special buses between the terminals at the airport. The most comfortable conditions for passengers have been created in the airport. There are eateries and cafes, as well as respectable restaurants. Also made available are several spacious recreation rooms, a meeting room, as well as a nursery. There are also special services aimed at people with disabilities. Upon arrival at the airport, everyone can visit duty-free shops, as well as colorful souvenir shops.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in France
In France, every year there is a huge number of festivals. June 21, Music Day, is a day off throughout the country. On this day on the streets and squares are established scenes and venues, where musical groups and performers of different ranks perform: from beginners to real legends of the French stage. Great attention is paid in France to classical and ancient music. In Ambron, in abbey built in the 11th century, there is a festival of baroque music annually. In the city of La Cote-Saint-Andre every year, there is a festival of Hector Berlioz, the famous French composer and music writer.
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