Patrimoine corse
Balagne, land of plenty
Dominated by the 1,941 m peak of Monte Grossu, flanked by Ile Rousse to the east and the town of Calvi to the west, the Balagne region enjoys a mild climate between sea and mountains. The vine is one of its most generous emblems, and its vineyards cover more than 250 hectares. Discover the region and meet its artisans.
Algajola
Algajola, a small seaside resort located between Calvi and Ile Rousse, boasts a rich heritage built up over the centuries in line with the island's history. The village…
Aregno
Aregno is an old, traditional hilltop village of red-tiled houses, dominated by the remarkable Eglise de la Trinité, an 11th-century architectural gem set in the middle…
Avapessa
Nestled on a mountainside but close to the sea(Calvi and Île-Rousse are just a few kilometers away), the pretty little village ofAvapessa enjoys an exceptional…
Belgodère
Belgodère is one of the Balagne's most beautiful villages, with breathtaking views over the Mediterranean. Its monuments and remains are a reminder of the commune's…
Calenzana
In a privileged setting with the mountains as a backdrop, it offers the tranquility and quality of life of a Corsican village, with its welcoming inhabitants, its…
Calvi
Nestled on the northwest coast of Corsica, Calvi is a town with a rich historical past, from its Roman and Genoese origins to its resilience in the face of invasions and…
Cateri
With its exceptional panorama and historic monuments, Cateri is one of Balagne's most popular mountain villages... History Although Cateri developed considerably during…
Costa
The smallest commune in the Balagne region, nestled between Ville-di-Paraso and Occhiatana, Costa is built into the mountainside... but at the same time, is only ten…
Galeria
This pretty little village is a commune of the Filosorma, south of Calvi, where the mouth of the Fango is located. Galeria is a tourist resort at the gateway to the…
L'Ile Rousse
L'Île-Rousse, with its rich history dating back to Antiquity and its exceptional natural setting of white sand beaches and red porphyry islets, is a destination of…
Lama
An authentic, atypical and magnificent commune, Lama has been chosen to represent Corsica in the famous TV show "Le Village préféré des Français" 2018.A well-deserved…
Lavatoggio
Lavatoggio is a mid-mountain village with a rare charm. It's one of those places where it's good to stroll with the family, free-spirited and happy. The history…
Lumio
Protected by its towers, bathed in the fair light of Balagne, this emblematic village, so dear to Laetitia Casta, overlooks the sea and the Pointe de Spanu.Just a few…
Moncale
A small haven of peace, Moncale is attracting more and more people in search of tranquility, far from the hustle and bustle of the coast... The history Like many…
Montegrosso
This small Balagne village, nestled on a mountainside, owes its name to the Monte-Grosso massif that dominates it, and offers exceptional panoramic views over the Gulf…
Monticello
Monticello is a charming village with an eagle's nest feel. It's both a must-see for those discovering the Balagne region and a restful place for those who live here…
Muro
At the foot of the imposing Monte Grosso (1937 meters above sea level), in the heart of the pleasant Regino Valley, lies the charming little village of Muro and its…
Nessa
A charming little mountain village, Nessa is well known to hikers and nature lovers... History When we think of Corsica, we immediately think of Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto-Ve…
Novella
With its beautiful balcony overlooking the Ostriconi valley, the Agriates desert and the Mediterranean Sea, Novella enjoys an exceptional geographical location.But that…
Olmi-Cappella
A pretty little mountain village in Corsica's regional nature park, Olmi-Cappella is the perfect place for breathtaking hikes... History Thanks to the megaliths…
Palasca
With its view of the Mediterranean and its proximity to the magnificent Agriates desert, Palasca is seductive, charming and enchanting.A place not to be missed during…
Pietralba
Located at the eastern end of the Balagne region, on the edge of Corsica's magnificent Regional Nature Park, Pietralba is a village steeped in history.And it wasn't…
Pigna
Authentic yet modern, Pigna is the cultural symbol of the Balagne region. A unique village with a rich history and exceptional architecture... The history Born in 862…
Pioggiola
Pioggiola is a charming little mountain village (average altitude 1000 m) in the Giussani region, in the south-east of the Balagne region.Its tranquility and pure air…
Sant'Antonino
Do you know the picturesque village of Sant' Antonino in the Balagne region? Considered one of the most beautiful on the Isle of Beauty, it rises to an altitude of 500m…
Santa Reparata di Balagna
With its exceptional panoramic views of the Giunsani, Cap Corse, the Agriates desert and Île-Rousse, Santa-Reparata-di-Balagna is one of the most beautiful communes in…
Speloncato
Between the plains and the mountains, Speloncato is a commune apart in the Balinese landscape. The result of a rich history for this unique and beautiful village... The…
Urtaca
Located in the beautiful Ostriconi valley, close to the magnificent Agriates desert, Urtaca is a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating place.The ideal place to let go and…
Ville-di-Paraso
This is the story of a village so beautiful that it now features in one of the world's most famous museums, the Prado in Madrid.Magnified by the painter Utrillo, it…
