Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 2
106 mi1 mi
An Old Citadel and a Mountain Valley
The first stop of today is at the university town of Corte where you will spend this morning exploring the magnificent citadel and the surrounding steep, cobbled alleyways, before driving along the breathtaking Restonica river valley. After lunch, there’s time to chill-out and swim at a river beach before overnight in the beach town of St Florent.
38.8 mi
1 hr 40 min
10:455 min
Parking Tuffelli
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From here it’s a short walk to the Citadelle de Corte.
0.3 mi
10 min
11:001 hr 30 min
Citadelle de Corte - Citadella di Corti
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Straddled across a jagged hilltop, this 2000-year-old mountain stronghold is both imposing and quite spectacular. Built between the 15th and 18th Century, it was once, in 1755, the capital of Corsica and housed the majority of the town’s population. It was also here, in 1769, that French invaders devastated the town, causing the residents to flee, including Napoleon’s mother, pregnant with the future emperor. Today, it’s a fascinating site to explore. Entrance to the site is through the museum which is housed in the former barracks and focuses on the ethnography of Corsica; including the arts, agriculture, and music – worth checking out.
Tickets can be purchased at the museum entrance. Please note that the citadel and museum are closed on Mondays (between October and May).
Tickets can be purchased at the museum entrance. Please note that the citadel and museum are closed on Mondays (between October and May).
0.3 mi
10 min
12:405 min
Parking Tuffelli
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Return to your car and continue the journey.
9.9 mi
40 min
13:301 hr 30 min
Bergeries de Grotelle
Restaurant
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This is a very winding but absolutely stunning drive along the Restonica river valley, with plenty of viewpoints along the way. At the end of the road, Bergeries de Grotelle is a simple restaurant serving hearty food – cheese and charcuterie plates, omelettes and salads. Have a look at the cheese shop next door.
9.6 mi
30 min
15:301 hr 30 min
Baliri Beach
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Drive into town. Corte has its very own beach. Plage de Baliri is a small but nice sandy beach on a river bank with plenty of shady places to relax.
47.7 mi
1 hr 30 min
18:301 hr
Hôtel Dolce Notte
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A delightful seafront position in the laid-back beach town of St Florent for the next overnight stay.
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0.6 mi
15 min
20:001 hr 30 min
Restaurant la Marinuccia
Restaurant
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It’s a pleasant walk, through the narrow medieval streets of the town. From the restaurant, there are wonderful views of the citadel and, if you time it right, it’s the perfect spot to watch the sunset.
0.6 mi
5 min
21:3510 hrs
Hôtel Dolce Notte
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Return to the hotel for a good night's sleep.
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