Maison Bonaparte, National museum in Ajaccio, France
Maison Bonaparte is a three-story residence in Ajaccio, Corsica, now serving as a national museum and heritage site. The interiors display furniture, wall coverings and everyday objects from the time when the family lived here and arranged the rooms according to the tastes of its occupants.
The family ancestors acquired the property in the late 17th century and established it as a permanent residence. A son was born here in the late 1760s who later became known as a military and political leader of France.
The building takes its name from the Corsican family who lived here across several generations and filled the rooms with furniture and personal belongings. Visitors today walk through spaces that show how a prosperous Mediterranean family arranged their daily life during the 18th century.
The museum closes on Mondays and opens the remaining days from mid-morning to late afternoon, with exact times varying slightly by season. Visitors who want to explore all rooms at a relaxed pace should allow about an hour.
One of the rooms still preserves the original wooden beams and floor tiles from the second half of the 18th century, including the chamber where a famous occupant was born. The family returned here from time to time after extended absences, which helped keep some furnishings in their original places to this day.
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