Les plus belles villes de Corse

Touring around the “côte toscane” Bastia has all the charm of the old Mediterranean towns with its narrow streets flanked by tall buildings whose understated elegance is enhanced by oainted shutters. Founded in 1378 by the Genoese that tuened it into the island’s capital, its name comes from the “bastille” or fortress that dominates the town.

When you arrive by boat in the bay of Calvi overlooked by the Monte Cinto mountain (the highest of the island 2706m) and its snow-capped peaks remaining so white till the beginning of the summer, you will first see the ramparts and the citadel towering above on a rocky headland which stretches out into the sea...

On the sea side, Ajaccio and its bay are a true paradise on earth with its beautiful beaches bathed in sunlight virtually all year long much to the greater joy of tourists... On the mountain side, heading inland, the environs of South Corsica are well worth the detour with unforgettable strolls !

Bonifacio, the extreme southern tip of France and sentinel of Corsica, illuminates the strait joining the two parts of the western Mediterranean with its white cliffs.

A true pearl of the extreme south, Porto-Vecchio is the city of salt for all Corsica inhabitants...

It is the surrounding pink granite which gave the name of Red Island to this town based in 1758 by Pascal Paoli ...

Corsica’s origins can be traced to this small region with its large number of pre-historic sites and castle remains that date back to the time of the lords...