Saint-François beach
Saint-François is a city beach which is characterised by its perfect cleanliness. The curved coastline creates a magnificent panorama of Ajaccio with white houses scattered among high rocks and shady palm trees. The atmosphere of this beach is tranquil and serene, which is very rare for resort towns.
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Beach description
Saint-François is a spacious coastline sprinkled with coarse sand with a golden colour. The turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea beckon and fall in love at first sight. The gentle surf, lack of waves and moderate depths have made this beach a favourite place for families with young children. Besides, the water on Saint-François is crystal clear. An additional shade to this beach is given by a stone wall above which there is a boulevard, a favourite place for evening promenade and morning jogging. By the way, the locals say that leaning against this wall, you can get a tide of energy.
Despite the fact that Saint-François is within the city limits, the beach hardly ever gets crowded. Its large area allows you to find a place for privacy for every vacationer. In the evening on the beach, you can see the romantic and dreamy sunset, colouring the entire coast in pink in the shimmering sunlight.
When is the best time to go?
It is possible to relax in France at any time of the year, the time of the trip depends more on your preferences. Summer - a great time to travel to the sea. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, even on the southern French Riviera is not hot weather. In winter , people go to ski resorts in France. It should be be mindful that in summer and winter in France there is a high season, respectively, prices soar. To enjoy the excursions, choose the time from February to April or from September to November, when both in the north and in the south it is not very crowded. If you go to the French Riviera in September, you will never lose: You will find a time when the weather is still warm and the prices are not so high.
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Infrastructure
Ajaccio is a good resort town that offers an excellent choice of hotels, apartments and restaurants. A popular choice of accommodation is the Hotel San Carlu Citadelle. The hotel is a short walk from the beach in the centre of Ajaccio. San Carlu Citadelle is a modern hotel with spacious and beautiful rooms overlooking the endless sea or picturesque Ajaccio. Thanks to its central location, the hotel offers easy access to the most popular tourist destinations in the city.
Saint-François is not just a favourite place to relax; it is on this beach that picnics with spicy chorizo, delicious cheese and heady local wine are popular.
It is worth noting that there is no car park near the beach, so it is better to use public transport or walk to Saint-François.
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Ajaccio is not only famous for the most beautiful beaches. This spa town was founded in 1492 and since then it has collected a lot of interesting and unique sights. Few people know that Ajaccio is Napoleon's homeland, so most of the souvenirs and attractions are related to it.
- La maison Bonaparte is the famous estate where Napoleon Bonaparte was born and spent his childhood. Between 1682 and 1923 the house was fully owned by his family. It's worth noting that this isn't the only place in town connected to Napoleon;
- The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l'Assomption de Ajaccio) was built far back in 1593. There was a rite of baptism of little Napoleon;
- Ajaccio Citadel - this landmark was built on a steep rocky cape in 1492 to protect and defend the city. This year and recognized as the founding date of Ajaccio Resort.
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