Throwback at the Festa di San Marcellu 2024 with pictures
We talked about it last week and we had the pleasure of attending it last Sunday. The “Festa di San Marcellu 2024” took place in Aleria on January 27-28. It has been, as expected,...
Category: Culture and traditions
Carnavale di Brandu 2024, a new edition of the Corsican carnival announced (update)
Edit (07/02/2024): Due to the high probability of rain on Saturday 10 February, the Carnavale di Brandu has been postponed. The new date is 17 February. I posted here, a few years ago, an...
San Marcellu 2024 in Aleria: a true Corsican festivity
This weekend, people in Corsica are invited to join the celebration of San Marcellu (Saint-Marcel) in Aleria. This may not be the most popular event in Corsica, but it indubitably is a true “Corsican”...
Chestnuts in Corsica: from fruit to flour, icons of the Corsican food
Autumn is here. Like in many other places around Italy, Spain, France, or Turkey, October stands for chestnuts in Corsica. But it is not only a matter of seasonal fruit. It is linked, especially...
Let’s visit Filitosa, the gem of the Corsican prehistory
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...
Visit the Convent of Alesani: all you need to know for 2023
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....
I Fochi Paoli: Morosaglia celebrates the father of the homeland
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...
What language is spoken in Corsica?
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...
Corsican Food: how to cook the famous “pulenda”
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...
Corsican language: 5 words/expressions to use during your trip
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...
