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Where to buy Corsican clothing: boutiques on the island and online

There is a world of difference between a roadside stall and a genuine island brand. The former sells a souvenir, the latter a garment. Here are the fourteen locations where you can find our pieces in Corsica and the Var, what to check before buying anywhere, and how to order from the mainland.

The three ways to buy Corsican

The roadside stall

Found on every tourist route during the summer. T-shirts for ten or fifteen euros, light cotton around 150 gsm, digital printing, centered Moor's head.

There is nothing inherently wrong with this, but you need to know what you are buying: a vacation souvenir that will last one season. The fabric loses its shape, the print cracks, and the piece ends up at the bottom of a drawer by October.

Boutiques and partner locations

Hotels, beach huts, restaurants, independent boutiques. This is where you find the real island brands, often in small quantities, sometimes with exclusive pieces that cannot be found anywhere else.

The advantage is twofold: you can see the fabric, try on the fit, and you are directly supporting a local business on the island.

Online shopping

The only way to access an entire collection, and the only option available from the mainland or abroad. This is also where the information is most complete: weight, origin, size guide.

What to check before you buy

Four rules of thumb, valid everywhere, including with us.

The weight. Below 180 gsm, it's a one-season t-shirt. Above 240, it's a garment that lasts. A serious brand will display this.
The feel. In the boutique, handle the piece before looking at the label. Heavy cotton is immediately recognizable by its weight and drape.
The collar. Pull it gently. If it doesn't snap back, it never will. This is where a t-shirt starts to fail.
The design. A public domain symbol used as is, or an original signed illustration? The difference is obvious when you compare two pieces side by side.

The full breakdown is detailed in our guide on how to recognize a true Corsican brand.

Haute-Corse, seven locations

Chez Tao | Calvi

Route de la Citadelle, 20260 Calvi. The most legendary spot in the citadel, open since 1935. Our piece is exclusive to this location.

Read more: the story of Chez Tao and the complete guide to Calvi.

Le Bout du Monde | Calvi

Route de Calvi, Calvi beach, 20260 Calvi. Exclusive collaboration piece, 2026 season.

U Nichjaretu | Calvi

Coastal road to Porto, Nichiareto Bay, 20260 Calvi. One of the most beautiful bays on the west coast, well off the beaten path. Exclusive collaboration.

Hôtel U San Dume, Chez Léon | Cateri

135 Avenue de la Corse, 20225 Cateri, in the heart of Balagne. Exclusive 2026 collaboration.

Momento | Saint-Florent

7 Route de la Cathédrale, 20217 Saint-Florent. One of the few locations where several of our pieces are available. See the Saint-Florent guide.

La Sassa | Nonza

Chemin de la Tour, 20217 Nonza. Below the tower, above the black pebble beach. Exclusive collaboration. See our guide to Nonza.

U Paradisu | Rogliano

Tamarone Bay, 20248 Rogliano, at the very tip of the Cap Corse. The beach hut that shaped our vision of the island. Exclusive piece, available only on-site. See our dedicated article.

Corse-du-Sud, five locations

Sempre Capo di Feno | Ajaccio

5 rue Stephanopoli, 20000 Ajaccio. In town, just steps from the center. See the Ajaccio guide.

Domaine de Murtoli | Sartène

Vallée de l'Ortolo, RD 48, 20100 Sartène. One of the most unique places on the island. See the Sartène guide.

Grand Hôtel Cala Rossa | Lecci

Cala Rossa, 20137 Lecci, near Porto-Vecchio. The place where it all began for us. See our article.

Mon Bijou | Bonifacio

67 Quai Jérôme Comparetti, 20169 Bonifacio, on the port. See the Bonifacio guide.

Casa Abiti | Serra-di-Ferro

A Boda, 20140 Serra-di-Ferro, in the Gulf of Valinco. See the Propriano and Valinco guide.

Var, two locations

Corsica and the Saint-Tropez peninsula share the same Mediterranean codes. Two locations there carry our pieces.

La Pomme de Pin | Ramatuelle

850 Route de Tahiti, 83350 Ramatuelle. Exclusive 2026 collaboration. See our article on the codes of the peninsula.

Sportmer | Saint-Tropez

Allée du Quai de l'Épi, 83990 Saint-Tropez. A local institution. Exclusive collaboration, see the story of this meeting.

The interactive map of the fourteen locations allows you to find them precisely, with addresses and phone numbers.

Buying online from the mainland

The online shop remains the only place where the entire collection is available in all sizes.

Free Chronopost delivery in France, to pickup points.
Free exchanges in metropolitan France and the European Union.
International shipping with tracking, worldwide.
Payment in three or four installments at no extra cost, via Alma or PayPal.

The size guide is detailed, and our fits are generous. If in doubt, write to us before ordering: we prefer to answer beforehand than to organize an exchange later.

Browse: t-shirts, caps, Roccapina jackets, the Zitellu children's line.

Why some pieces are only available in one place

Several of our locations are marked "2026 collaboration only." This means a piece was designed specifically for that location, produced in a very short run, and will never be sold elsewhere—not online, nor the following year.

A t-shirt that only exists at a Tamarone beach hut or under the tower at Nonza is not just a product; it is a place you take home with you.

This is how we choose to work with those who host us. They are not just reselling our collection; they carry a piece that belongs to them. And the customer who buys it leaves with something that no one can order from their sofa.

If you are looking for one of these pieces, you have to go there in person. That is the point.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy quality Corsican clothing?

In the boutiques and partner locations of genuine island brands, or directly online on their websites. Avoid roadside stalls if you are looking for clothing intended to last more than one season.

Can I buy Corsican clothes online?

Yes. It is actually the only way to access the full collection in all sizes. Delivery is free in France and international shipping is available with tracking.

How many TAFANELLI locations are there in Corsica?

Twelve in Corsica, divided between Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud, plus two in the Var between Ramatuelle and Saint-Tropez. The full map is available on our retailers page.

Are the pieces sold in boutiques the same as those online?

Not always. Several of our locations have an exclusive piece designed for them, available only on-site. Others offer a selection from the current collection.

How do you distinguish a real Corsican t-shirt from a tourist souvenir?

Weight and collar. A souvenir is around 150 gsm with a thin collar that stretches after the first wash. A garment built to last exceeds 240 gsm and its collar is constructed and reinforced.