‘Relais & Chateaux’ luxury hotel, with a top ranked spa offering a wide range of treatments. Perfect setting for peaceful rejuvenation.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 65 10 10
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www.hotel-lavilla.com
A truly gorgeous and stylish ‘Relais & Chateaux’ luxury hotel. Set on a hillside overlooking the bay and in 7 acres of gardens. 4 pools including indoor and outdoor, poolside bar, spa, gourmet restaurant, tennis. 55 rooms located in various villas scattered in the park. Plus several high end villas to rent. A summit of elegance and sophistication. Tel: +33(0)4 95 65 10 10 [email protected] www.hotel-lavilla.com
Wonderful typical ‘paillotte’ (casual restaurant on the beach) located in the gorgeous bay of Cala d’Orzo, a few miles south of Ajaccio, south of Capo Muro and north of Capo Nero. Delicious menu of freshly caught local fish, bouillabaisse, lobster etc... Water shuttle service, open daily non-stop from noon to later in the evening.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 27 10 39
Beautiful Italian brasserie, located close to the market, and the old port. Lunch & dinner.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 21 30 52
Gourmet restaurant part of the 5-star hotel Le Maquis, located by a private beach, in Porticcio, on the other side of the Baie d’Ajaccio. Wonderful setting, with a terrace by the pool and close to the ocean. Fine classic French, Mediterranean and Corsican cuisine. Superbe presentation. Efficient, friendly and excellent service. A favorite of international and local dignities, as well as yacht owners. Water shuttle service in the bay. Lunch and dinner daily.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 25 05 55
Legendary restaurant situated in the old town, a jet set and dignitaries favorite. Also known as ‘Chez Jean-Jean’, as the owner Jean is a local figure. Famous for their ‘to die for’ pasta with lobster and lobster dishes. Nice outside terrace for al fresco dinners. A must try.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 51 35 40
Very nice beach restaurant located in Porticcio village, across the bay from Ajaccio. Beautiful setting, nice waterfront terrace, menu featuring local specialties, fish, salads, and a very popular buffet. Also a creperie, an ice cream parlour and a tearoom. Owner Sebastien couldn’t be more welcoming. Open daily nonstop. Great place for breakfast, as they have a fantastic bakery. Superb sandwiches and salads to go.
Tel:+33(0)4 95 25 00 42
Highly popular for its traditional Corsican cuisine from charcuterie starters to chestnut-flour flan desserts. Top-notch cooking, warm rustic and original ambiance. They have wonderfully recreated the setting of a small Corsican village. Small terrace with outside seating. Dinner only; open daily in season.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 21 50 05
www.20123.fr
Upmarket restaurant located on the harbour, specialising in fresh seafood and fish. Beautiful view of the Bay of Ajaccio. Lunch and dinner. Closed Sat & Sun lunchtimes.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 22 67 48
Very good pizzeria/Italian restaurant located in the heart of the old town.
Cell :+ 33(0)6 95 28 36 72
Family house of the Bonapartes, filled with artifacts and history about Napoleon and his family. Very well set-up with exhibits and an audio guide.
Tel:+33(0)4 95 21 43 89
www.musee-maisonbonaparte.fr
First class art museum located in the old town.
Tel: + 33(0)4 95 26 26 26
www.musee-fesch.com
Beautiful 4 star hotel, located on Route des Sanguinaires, west of Ajaccio. Set in a 1880 villa surrounded by century-old eucalyptus, palm and pine trees situated on the edge of a beautiful sandy beach.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 50 40 40
www.hotellesmouettes.fr
Spectacular ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ 5-star hotel located in Porticcio, about 30 min drive from the harbour Ajaccio. 25 rooms, 25 rooms, set in a beautiful mansion located on a sandy beach nestled between rocky outcrops. 2 pools (indoor and outdoor), private beach, gourmet restaurant overlooking the sea. A truly magical place. Tel: +33(0)4 95 25 05 55 [email protected] www.lemaquis.com
One of the most popular local restaurants/wine bar, renowned for its Corsican ‘charcuterie’, but also Corsican specialties and famous cheeses. Cosy and welcoming ambience. Lunch and dinner served daily.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 73 56 09
Gourmet restaurant located by the water, on the port. Fresh seafood and delicious local specialties. Very pleasant terrace and cosy lounge. Wine bar in a 13th century chapel. Lunch and dinner offered daily.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 73 00 03
www.hotelrestaurant-lacaravelle-bonifacio.com
Very popular restaurant run by 2 ladies coming from the northeast part of France. Fish, Corsican and French northeast specialties, as well as excellent desserts. Light and pleasant deco, friendly ambience, open for dinner daily.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 73 07 50
Located on the harbour, and specializing in seafood. Very good reputation.
Tel:+33(0)4 95 73 07 06
Excellent valued restaurant perched in a gorgeous narrow street in the upper part (Haute Ville) of Bonifacio. Very tasty Corsican cuisine and pizzas, very charming setting of an old building, with an adorable little deck in front.
Tel:+33(0)4 95 73 04 99
Very well reputed windsurfing school offering classes for any level and rental of brand new equipment. Also kayak and paddle board rentals. Located between Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio.
Cell : +33(0)6 82 88 31 22
www.bonifacio-windsurf.com
Sailing, kitesurfing and windsurfing school. Classes and rental. Fleet of catamarans, laser, optimists. Kayak rentals. Good quality equipment. Contact is Loic Le Moullec.
Tel: +33(0)6 86 85 62 08
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Located in the A Cheda gorgeous intimate hotel
Cell:+33(0)6 23 24 19 30
Tel: +33(0)6 76 15 7075