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Corsica, it's very simple - travel guide

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Discover the Isle of Beauty! This practical guide, with its content and small format, reveals the most beautiful hiking trails, secret beaches and hilltop villages. Immerse yourself in Corsican culture and taste the local flavors. Your ideal companion for an unforgettable vacation! To be completed with an IGN map to move around serenely once on the island.

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Corsica, a palette of colors and reliefs!


Under the azure sky of Corsica, every moment is an invitation to dream. 4 major themes to guide you on this island: Around Ajaccio, Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio, Bastia and Saint-Florant, Calvi.

 

Hachette offers you a pocket guide with:

  • Practical information
  • Very readable maps and plans
  • Visits and activities not to be missed, the best addresses
  • Stays on the coast and getaways in the interior of the island.

 

Corsican landscapes: a palette of colors and reliefs

  • Steep mountains: The heart of the island is dominated by mountains, including Monte Cinto peaking at over 2700 meters. Hikers will find their happiness there with varied trails, high-altitude lakes and breathtaking panoramas.
  • Wild coasts: Corsica has a very jagged coastline, alternating between fine sandy beaches, isolated coves, steep cliffs and calanques. The most famous are the calanques of Piana, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Maquis: This characteristic Mediterranean vegetation covers a large part of the island, offering intoxicating scents and sheltering a rich fauna.
  • Forests: The forests of Corsican pines, cork oaks and chestnut trees cover the mountains and hills, offering shade and freshness in summer.

Corsican heritage: history, culture and traditions

  • Archaeological sites: Corsica has a rich past, testified by numerous archaeological sites, such as Filitosa, a megalithic complex unique in Europe.
  • Perched villages: The perched villages, such as Sartène or Piana, offer a glimpse of traditional Corsican architecture and a preserved way of life.
  • Religious heritage: Many churches, chapels and convents bear witness to the importance of religion in the lives of the Corsicans.
  • Maritime heritage: The fishing ports and Genoese towers are witnesses to the maritime history of the island.
  • Intangible heritage: Corsica has a rich intangible heritage, with its polyphonic songs, pastoral traditions and popular festivals.

Characteristics:

  • Edition: 2024
  • Language: French
  • Dimensions: 18.00 x 14.00 x 1.50 cm
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Number of pages: 144
  • Weight: 0.220 kgs
  • Publisher: Hachette
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