Palais Fesch & Imperial Chapel
Palais Fesch – Musée des Beaux-Arts
The collection museum of Cardinal Joseph Fesch, Napoleon's uncle, holding the finest Italian paintings in France after the Louvre, with a family burial chapel alongside.
Palais Fesch was built by Cardinal Joseph Fesch, Napoleon's uncle. The museum holds Italian paintings from the 14th to 19th centuries, including works by Botticelli, Titian and Bellini, plus galleries devoted to Napoleon. The Imperial Chapel beside it was built in 1857 and houses the tombs of Napoleon's parents and several other family members. Admission is about 8 euros, and the museum is often closed on Tuesdays. The interior stays cool, making it a good choice for summer afternoons or rainy days.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:30–18:00; closed Tuesdays (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Ajaccio Old Town & Port
- Maison Bonaparte
- Ajaccio Cathedral
- Place d'Austerlitz & Grotte Napoléon
- Porticcio & Agosta Beach
- Îles Sanguinaires & Pointe de la Parata
- Capo di Feno Beach
- A Cupulatta