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Ajaccio Citadel – Saint François Beach loop from Ajaccio

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Corsica

Ajaccio Citadel – Saint François Beach loop from Ajaccio

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Ajaccio Citadel – Saint François Beach loop from Ajaccio

01:01

9.71km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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681 m

Fesch Library

Highlight • Historical Site

Completed by Napoleon III, this library is sublimely decorated, as designed by its initiators, Napoleon I and Cardinal Fesch.

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696 m

Statue of Cardinal Fesch

Highlight • Monument

Palais Fesch houses around 1200 paintings, making it the largest museum in Ajaccio

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712 m

The Palais Fesch - Fine Arts Museum

Highlight • Museum

The Palais Fesch is the central museum of fine arts in Ajaccio. It was founded by Napoleon's uncle, Cardinal Joseph Fesch, who was Prince of France.

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1.47 km

Ajaccio Citadel

Highlight • Castle

The citadel is located just south of the old town at the city's port. Unfortunately, access to the citadel is not possible.

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3.55 km

Chapel of the Greeks

Highlight • Religious Site

Built at the end of the 16th century, the Greek Chapel was used from 1731 to 1774 for the worship of the emigrant Greek community, hence its name. Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 am.

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4.60 km

Ajaccio marine cemetery

Highlight • Other

Built in 1834, this typically Corsican cemetery is made up of mortuary chapels in which the deceased reside by family. These small houses give the place a village feel.

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7.72 km

View of Ajaccio Bay from Boulevard Pascal Rossini

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view over the bay

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8.11 km

Saint François Beach

Highlight • Beach

Certainly nice for a short stay at the beach, but there are also much nicer ones nearby.
If you have a car and a few minutes to spare, drive out towards Porticcio.

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9.71 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

2.72 km

750 m

618 m

185 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

2.86 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 22 July

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Ajaccio Citadel – Saint François Beach loop from Ajaccio

Fesch Library

Statue of Cardinal Fesch

The Palais Fesch - Fine Arts Museum

Ajaccio Citadel

Chapel of the Greeks

Ajaccio marine cemetery

View of Ajaccio Bay from Boulevard Pascal Rossini

Saint François Beach

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