## The neighborhood It's a central point from which you can enjoy a typically Ajaccian art of living. You're at the crossroads of two environments that make Ajaccio one of the most livable towns in Europe. From the typical old Mediterranean town of Genoese origin, with its narrow streets, clinging buildings, souvenir stalls and numerous terraced bars and restaurants, to the more French-inspired neighborhoods developed in the 19th century, with their large bourgeois buildings and avenues. This is the city's hypercentre, where everything that needs to be seen and done in the first place can be done on foot in just a few minutes. If you're coming for business reasons, you can walk to the Palais des Congrès and most government offices: Prefecture, Town Hall, Police Station... ## Getting around By staying at this address, the cost and hassle of using a car is a thing of the past. The port connects you to various parts of the coast, from Bonifacio to Porto, via the Calanches de Piana and Girolata. The bus station offers regular coach services to all parts of Corsica. The train station will take you to Balagne or Bastia, passing through Corte, the historic capital of independent Corsica, and taking in the breathtaking scenery. The ferry terminal links you to France with daily connections to Marseille, Toulon and Nice by ferry, mixed cargo and high-speed ship. Finally, Napoleon Bonaparte International Airport is around 15 minutes away by cab, VTC or shuttle. If you feel the need to travel independently, you can rent cars, motorcycles, scooters, electric bikes and scooters, boats, jetskis, etc. in the neighborhood. Nevertheless, if you wish to use your personal vehicle, several public parking lots are nearby: ⁃ a 3-minute walk (in front of the Palais des Congrès, entrance via Quai de la République) ⁃ 5 minutes on foot, on the Tino Rossi harbor, ⁃ 1 covered car park 2 minutes' walk away (Parking Diamant, entrance via avenue Eugène Macc...