Construction of house 1er quart XIXe siècle (≈ 1925)
Restoration period, neoclassical style.
6 septembre 1985
Partial registration
Partial registration 6 septembre 1985 (≈ 1985)
Large staircase and four decorated rooms.
5 juillet 1993
Classification of facades
Classification of facades 5 juillet 1993 (≈ 1993)
Façades and roofs on street and sea.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Large staircase; four rooms on the first floor with their decor: ballroom on street, living room on sea, bedroom east, bedroom west (cad. BY 252) : entry by order of 6 September 1985 ; Facades and roofs on street and sea (Box BY 252): classification by decree of 5 July 1993
Key figures
Information non disponible - Initial owner
Unnamed island comtal family.
Origin and history
Peraldi House is a neoclassical historical monument built in Ajaccio during the 1st quarter of the 19th century, under the Restoration. This building, erected by an island Comtal family, reflects the influence of local elites in the architecture of the era. Its facade on the garden side features a forebody with oblong windows, topped by a triangular pediment resting on a thick cornice. The noble floor, accessible by a monumental staircase, includes a terrace and richly decorated rooms, such as a dining room with a marquetry parquet floor and a box ceiling decorated with carved plaster roses.
The on-street façade is marked by continuous table work, while thick cornices separate each level. Inside, the living room and the east and west bedrooms house neoclassical white marble fireplaces. These elements, along with the large staircase and four rooms on the first floor, were protected by decrees in 1985 and 1993, highlighting their heritage value. The house, today privately owned, bears witness to the architectural refinement and lifestyle of Corsican aristocracy in the early 19th century.
Located at 18 rue Forcioli-Conti, Maison Peraldi is a remarkable example of the adaptation of neoclassicism in Corsica. Its interior decor, combining marquetry, carved plaster and marble, illustrates the luxury and influence of continental models on the island. Although its exact location is approximate, its historical and artistic importance makes it a must-see heritage of Ajaccio, classified and protected for its facades, roofs and interior elements of exception.
