France Ferries - Ajaccio Ferry Port Information

Ferry companies and destinations from Ajaccio:

• Corsica-Sardinia Ferries: Ajaccio <> Nice
• Corsica-Sardinia Ferries: Ajaccio <> Toulon
• SNCM: Ajaccio <> Marseille
• SNCM: Ajaccio <> Nice
• SNCM: Ajaccio <> Porto Torres
• SNCM: Ajaccio <> Toulon

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Ajaccio Ferry Port Information

Ajaccio Ferry Port is located on the west coast of the island of Corsica. Two ferry companies operate from Ajaccio Ferry port offering frequent sailings to mainland France and to Sardinia. The port is well located near Ajaccio town centre offering easy access to shops and restaurants. Some of Ajaccio's sites include the house in which Napoleon Bonaparte was born and the Ajaccio Cathedral.

Short Description of Ajaccio:

Ajaccio was founded in 1492. The French took the town and built the stronghold in 1553 but, as a consequence of the Cateau Cambresis Treaty 6 years later, the King of France had to give Corsica back to Genoa. The Ligurian Republic conceded a coat of arms to Ajaccio representing : A silver column topped by the shield of Genoa Republic and with a silver dog on each side. Below was written : "Such are the inhabitants of Ajaccio with regard to the Republic of Genoa".

In 1656 when the Black Death raged, Ajaccio was taken under the protection of the miraculous Virgin of Savona, who became the patron saint of the town. A celebration in her honour takes place each year on the 18th of March. A century later, in 1729, during the Forty Years War, Pascal Paoli gave democratic institutions to Corsica.

The French took possession of Corsica in 1768 and since then the island's destiny has been that of France. In 1769 Napoleon was born in Ajaccio and in 1801 Ajaccio was called "the prettiest town of the Mediterranean" with 5.000 people. Since then it has considerably developed, and the population now numbers 60.000,

Ajaccio Ferry Port Services:

Parking
Long and short term parking facilities are available at the Ajaccio Ferry terminal with special provision for people with disabilities.

Directions to Ajaccio Ferry Port:

By Car
Ajaccio Ferry Port is well connected to the main roads of Corsica. If you are arriving at the port from Bastia or southern Corsica, follow the Cours Napoleon until you arrive at Griffi square, then follow the signs to the Ajaccio ferry port.

By Train
Ajaccio Ferry Port is well connected to the main railway lines of Corsica, two train companies operate out of the Ajaccio train station, with connections to all parts of the island.

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