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For keen travellers and holidaymakers things are a little difficult at the moment. With us all staying safe at home daydreaming about our next holiday it can be easy to get downhearted. Thankfully though, there is one aspect of your…
Tucked away on the south-west coast of Corsica is the ancient fishing port of Propriano. Although it has a history dating back to the Ancient Greeks most of the buildings on view today are from the early 19th century. Its…
Located on the north-east of Corsica the city of Bastia has a history dating back to the 14th century when it was occupied by the Genoese. Its port deals with ferry services to the French and Italian mainlands together with…
Located on the north-west coast of Corsica the port town of L'Île-Rousse has a long history dating back as far as 5000 BC. As early as 1000 BC it is known to have been a prosperous trading post which would…
The citizens of Calvi on the north-west coast of Corsica claim that contrary to popular belief, Christopher Columbus was not born in Genoa in 1451 but was actually born in their port town some ten years earlier. If there is…
Located on the south-east coast of Corsica the port town of Porto-Vecchio has a long history dating back to Roman times. Built on malarial salt marshes the town was largely abandoned after the Romans left until the 16th century. Malaria…
Looking towards Sardinia on the southern coast of Corsica lies the delightful port town of Bonifacio. Historically, the town dates back to the 9th century AD when its citadel overlooking the harbour was built as a defence against pirates. Today…
Located off the west coast of Italy, the French island of Corsica is best known as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Cruise ships arrive in the port city of Ajaccio which is the island's capital where reminders of the French…
Located across the harbour from Toulon in south-eastern France, the town of La Seyne-sur-Mer has long been associated with the shipbuilding industry. The decline in this traditional industry has seen a transformation in its local economy as resources have been…
Located on the western edge of the Côte d'Azur, between Marseille and Toulon, the charming Port of Cassis is home to an array of stylish cafés and restaurants which attract well-to-do Marseillais every weekend. The town is well-known for its…
Located on the Côte d'Azur between Cassis and Toulon the French commune of Bandol is well-known in international wine circles for its acclaimed red and rosé wines. Its main town of the same name is a popular seaside resort attracting…
The city of Marseille dates back to 600 BC when it was founded by the Ancient Greeks. Over many centuries it has served as one of the Mediterranean's most important trading posts and is well established as France's largest port…
Located on the coast of Provence between Marseille and Saint Tropez, Toulon is a relative newcomer to the world of tourism. Its main role for many years has been as home to one of France's largest naval bases standing next…
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