Place d'Austerlitz : info and guided tour

Introduction to Place d’Austerlitz

Place d’Austerlitz is a well-known public space in Ajaccio, in the city center. Located in the Casone district area, it serves as a thoroughfare and a local landmark, with an atmosphere that is both urban and open to the heights of Ajaccio.

Its name refers to the Battle of Austerlitz, as is often the case for several Corsican places linked to the Napoleonic era. In Ajaccio, this square contributes to the urban memory of Napoleon Bonaparte’s birthplace, without being a closed monument: it is a space for movement and meeting, rooted in the everyday landscape.

The square is appreciated for its views, its open feel, and its proximity to emblematic features of the district. It is part of an environment where strong markers of Ajaccio can be found, notably references to Napoleon and walks toward residential and panoramic areas. Its appeal lies as much in its location as in its local identity.

Discover Ajaccio with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand Place d’Austerlitz, its connection to the history of Ajaccio, and the place it holds in the urban landscape. The guided experience also makes it easier to place this site in the city’s Napoleonic context and to notice more easily the surrounding details and landmarks.