Car Rental in Ajaccio - TUI CARS

Ajaccio, the bustling capital of Corsica, scores with an old town worth seeing and sandy beaches that extend directly in front of historic districts. However, the port city is primarily famous as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Even if you explore Ajaccio with a rental car, you will notice: The "Emperor of the French" born in the 18th century is omnipresent in the cityscape. He adorns (in name or visually) cafes, stores, streets and squares. Even Ajaccio's international commercial airport officially bears the title "Aéroport d'Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte".

One thing is clear: if you rent a car in Ajaccio, you will not get past the city's most famous son. It is worth exploring Ajaccio's old town in the footsteps of Napoleon Bonaparte. Among the main sights are:

- Ajaccio Cathedral: in the middle of the picturesque Genoese old town is the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral, where Napoleon was baptized in 1771.
- Maison Bonaparte: Not far from the cathedral is the restored home of the Bonaparte family. The small town palace now has the status of a national museum.
- Museum Fesch: The renowned palace museum has an impressive collection of Italian painters, surpassed within France only by the Louvre. The art museum was founded by Napoleon's uncle, Cardinal Joseph Fesch.

A visual, auditory and gustatory experience of a special kind awaits you at La Grotte Napoléon. Of course, everything revolves around the Emperor of the French during the one-hour show.

The port city is located in the middle of the eponymous Gulf of Ajaccio, which stretches between Capu di Feno and Capu di Muru - and offers several attractions in a very small area. If you leave Ajaccio by rental car in a westerly direction, you will reach the picturesque Îles Sanguinaires after only a short drive. The four small deserted islands glow purple in the evening light - and are thus undoubtedly one of the most beautiful photo spots in Corsica.  
But a road trip to the southern coast of the Gulf of Ajaccio is also a good idea. Especially since there are several real dream beaches here that invite you to (sun-)bathe. For example, the extensive sandy beach Plage du Ricanto near Ajaccio. Or the Plage de Capitello south of the airport, which offers considerably more retreat possibilities. If you drive further along the coast, you will also reach the fine sandy Plage de Mare É Sole near the municipality of Pietrosella. The dream beach lapped by turquoise water exudes a Caribbean flair and is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the region.