Corse-du-Sud

Corse-du-Sud department is located in the southern part of the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean, and its capital is the coastal city of Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. With its combination of beautiful rocky coastlines, high inland mountains, and stone mountain villages, it is one of the most distinctive and naturally rich regions of France. Its economy relies heavily on summer tourism, fishing, and local agriculture (olives, chestnuts). Corsican culture and language give the department a distinct identity, and the cost of living, especially during the tourist season, is above the average for continental France.

Ajaccio, Porto-Vecchio, Propriano

• Université de Corse Pasquale Paoli – Campus d'Ajaccio - Corsica's main university, with two campuses in Corte and Ajaccio.

Ajaccio is a relatively safe city. As in any tourist city, it is important to keep an eye on personal belongings during busy seasons.

Ajaccio Airport, ferries to Marseille and Nice, and intercity buses across the island.