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Near Corte

Buses from Ajaccio and Bastia stop in the centre of town on avenue Xavier-Luciani; the gare SNCF is at the foot of the hill near the university (tel 04.95.46.00.97), a ten-minute walk from the centre and campsites. If you're driving, the best place to park is at the top of avenue Jean-Nicoli, the road which leads into town from Ajaccio. Corte's tourist office is situated just inside the main gates of the citadelle, near the museum (July & Aug daily 9am–8pm; June & Sept Mon–Sat 9am–1pm & 2–7pm; Jan–May Mon–Fri 9am–noon & 2–6pm, plus Sat in May; tel 04.95.46.26.70). In the same building is the information office of the Parc Régional (same hours and phone number).

Finding a place to stay can be a problem from mid-June until early September, when it's advisable to book in advance. With three campsites in the town, and a couple a short drive away, tent space is at less of a premium, although the sites across the river get crowded in high season.