On December 13th, Corsica celebrates Saint Lucy, a bridge between the ancient winter solstice and the saint from Syracuse. Traditions, cuisine, the passing on of the Saint Lucy’s Eye, and villages ...
Every Corsican child has one in their pocket. The Eye of Saint Lucia, also known as the Eye of Ulysses, is much more than just a seashell. It is an ancient talisman, blending Christian legend, mari...
The capital of Corsica and birthplace of Napoleon, Ajaccio reveals itself in layers: the old town, Place Foch, the Old Port, Maison Bonaparte, Palais Fesch, and the beaches of the Route des Sanguin...
August 15, 2026, marks the 257th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte's birth in Ajaccio. The TAFANELLI guide to the 10 must-see Corsican sites to visit in 2026 to understand the man behind the legend...
Bastia is not just a stopover before heading South. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean, and arguably the most authentic in Corsica. The TAFANELLI guide, a Bastia-based bran...
At the very top of the Calvi citadel, behind a wooden door weathered by nearly a century of evenings, hides one of the most fascinating addresses in the Mediterranean. Chez Tao is not a restaurant ...
Halfway between Saint-Tropez and Marseille, the Île des Embiez hosts ISLA every summer, one of the finest cultural events in the Var region. For 2026, TAFANELLI is launching an exclusive textile co...
Every summer, hundreds of thousands of visitors leave Corsica with a bag full of souvenirs that end up at the back of a cupboard. Corsica deserves infinitely better. The island is home to one of th...
Seven days for Corsica is both too little to see everything and just enough to experience the essential. You just need to know what that essential is. This itinerary, designed by TAFANELLI for trav...
No other accessory traverses the history of Corsican clothing as naturally. From the traditional headscarf of village women to the utilitarian tool of shepherds and sailors, to the contemporary sig...
At a time when Corsica is poised to become the global epicenter of premium Mediterranean tourism, choosing the right hotel is becoming a strategic act. Do not confuse true sanctuaries of island ele...
Corsican cuisine is one of the most robust in the Mediterranean. Forged by shepherds in the interior, coastal fishermen, farmers in the plains, and the successive invasions that have enriched its...