Category: Culture and traditions
This year is the third time I visit Filitosa. Ten years have passed since my last coming, and some things have evolved. The enchantment, however, remains unchanged. I am sure you had already felt...
If you are into history and heritage, you must visit the Convent of Alesani. It is not only one of the best-preserved Franciscan convents of Corsica but also an essential place in Corsican history....
You sure have heard about Pasquale Paoli. He is considered the “father of the homeland” in Corsica. Paoli was the General of the Corsican Nation, the man who gave our ancestors a brief yet...
The question of the language spoken in a place we wish to visit is an ecotouristic matter. While many travelers will look for the opportunity to speak their own language, for obvious convenience, I’d...
There is one thing we can not deny. Us Corsicans love to eat! Especially familial, generous meals. When we eat one of the many specialties our island offers, we tend to compare, examine and...
Corsica’s official language is french. Our island lost its short indépendance in 1769 and became soon after a part of France. Our traditions and culture are however very important to us, and so is...
Today, we talk about an old tradition that has its own way to be in Corsica: the Carnival. This article draws its inspiration from another one, written by Josée Santucci for the website Ortale.fr....