Category Lifestyle

Ever thought of coming to Corsica in February ? If not, here’s an idea for you.

January 16, 2017, Posted in  Lifestyle | Comments: 0

Maybe you’ve never thought of organising your out of season holidays or even Valentine’s Day in Corsica – and yet, away from the clichés of a candlelit dinner in an ultra-crowded restaurant of the European capitals, Corsica would be a very inviting suggestion just to ‘let yourselves go’.
The celebration for lovers on the Island of Beauty is not such a far-fetched idea after all !
Corsica is really very romantic in February, under the snowflakes .. where you can find a cosy little nest, and enjoy the island’s winter with clean, fresh air, a natural protected environment and a slow pace. Forget the classic city breaks in some of the main European capitals, and plan for an authentic, sensual journey in the heart of the island – at a time, when everything is just charm and tranquillity.
 
 
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Lulishop : A Search For Original Corsican Products

February 1, 2016, Posted in  Lifestyle | Comments: 0

My first reaction in discovering Lulishop was: ‘of course, that’s exactly what we need’ This is somewhere one can ‘shop’, finding quality products manufactured here on the island – a real find I believe, and I had to investigate as to how this idea had bloomed. Portrait LauraLuli(1)

A marketplace assembling designers and craftsmen – and a gain of time and patience too, what with the quantity of products one is constantly confronted with regularly. Their advice is precious in this area.
Who’s behind this innovative idea ?
Two Corsican women, and childhood friends: Laura Ferrandini and Laura-Maria Sargentini. They both worked abroad (notably in the UK), and desired to return to their island with a new concept.
When did this actually start ?
It took off end of May, 2015 (which is quite recent, as you’ll di...
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What about skiing in Corsica ?

January 19, 2015, Posted in  Lifestyle | Comments: 0

paris sur la C skiCorsica is especially famous for its’ wild coastline and turquoise water – but, it is also a land for fans of winter sports. It proposes three small ski resorts, Ghisoni, Val d’Eze and Vergio, which offer the possibility to ski from 1400m to 1870m, above sea level. A fourth station, Haut Asco, closed since 1991 following extensive damage caused by landslides, could reopen soon – this is certainly the will of several local officials who work in this direction. For several years, Corsica also has plans to create a new, larger station (like the stations of the Southern Alps) around Corte. The idea is to plant a resort proposing 30km of slopes, between 1550 and 2400m. 

It is usually possible to ski in Corsica from the months of December to April but the snowfall is often more important in Febr...

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What’s the Bistrot du Cours up to these days ? –> update on events

May 9, 2014, Posted in  Lifestyle | Comments: 0

cafe citoyenConstantly changing, evolving with attractive suggestions, the ‘Bistrot du Cours’ is a very busy spot, right in the heart of the town of Ajaccio – thus, accessible to a large community.

My previous article spoke of last year’s activities. However, Pascal and his son Alex, always desiring to innovate and continue proposing several appointments, at times on a monthly basis or other times, more frequently.

Let’s start with the monthly suggestions:

– A Philosophical Evening ‘Café Philo‘ – where a subject is chosen beforehand and suggested to the public, (animated by Prof. Decheveau); usually lasting between two to three hours, and more and more popular as time goes by, for those present participate and share their personal views.

– A Psychological Reunion: ‘Café Psy‘ – here again, a subj...

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The ‘trinichellu’ adds a zest to touring the island, a singular Corsican train

October 7, 2013, Posted in  Lifestyle | Comments: 0

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Now, this was one of the wildest trips I ever took! years ago, I took the old(er) version of the ‘micheline’ from Ajaccio to Ile Rousse (north of the island) and will never forget it .. you view scenes from movies of crammed trains, under the scorching sun, within a cacophony of vocal cords and also a general exuberance – this was exactly the vision I had – and experienced too.

Let’s retrace this little trains history ..

It was in 1888 this historical means of transportation was to see its’ start-up, and by 1894, 360 kilometres of railway network were completed, thus rallying Bastia to Ajaccio. But, not without a certain quantity of problems too, for a tunnel of 3916 metres had to be constructed in order to cross the Vizzavona pass, along with the viaduct constructed by Gustave Eif...

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