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DECOUVERTE DE BASTIA ET DU PAYS BASTIAIS
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BASTIA CITY OF ART AND HISTORY
Sit at a table in the sun, facing the quays of the Old Port, where pleasure boats nod nonchalantly. As a backdrop, the stretch of water delicately reflects the ocher ramparts of the Genoese citadel and the steeple of Saint-Jean church. Do you want to take the time to take a break in a seaside environment conducive to letting go? No doubt, Bastia is the place to stop!
With its narrow cobbled streets, colorful buildings and small craft shops, the old center offers a charming stroll with an air of Tuscany. The architecture alone is a reminder that Bastia is above all a city of Art and History.
In the Palace of the Governors, the museum's collections mirror the splendid past of the city. Under the bell towers of its monumental churches, symbols of the flowering of Baroque art in Corsica, its brotherhoods have for centuries maintained religious traditions deeply rooted in local life.
Departing from Place Saint-Nicolas, discover these heritage gems and unusual places in the historic center. A sign of the delicious balance of a city that has successfully combined its rich cultural identity and its roots in this century.
Night owls are sure to succumb to the atmospheric aperitifs on the Place du Marché or the calls from the tables in the Old Port, for a relaxing evening. Fashion lovers will also find what they are looking for in the trendy boutiques and designer workshops in the city center.
But make no mistake: those looking for authenticity and character come at the right time. In the Market Square, it is not uncommon to surprise a few elders indulging in "macagna" (teasing), a true national sport on the island. We meet to exchange two words of Corsican or to dissect the news.
It is here that, every weekend, local artisans and producers exhibit the know-how and flavors of regional gastronomy on the stalls.
To unlock all its secrets, the Route des sens authentiques guides you on the paths of the Bastia hinterland for an identity immersion, to discover all those who bring this rural Corsica to life. During these encounters with farmers who are in love with their land, a whole atmosphere is revealed during the walks and tastings in the classified vineyard of Patrimoniu. Epicureans will not resist the temptations of traditional cold meats and fresh local products.
THE BASTIAIS COUNTRY A CONCENTRATE OF CORSICA
Gateway to the Isle of Beauty, Bastia opens onto a hinterland which combines all the unique landscape, heritage and historical features of Corsica.
Bastia and its region combine sea and mountain with brio. Rich in a protected environment and its many nautical activities, the Pays Bastiais is bordered by magnificent shores. From the sandy beaches to the small coves of Cap Corse through the pine forests of La Marana, its picturesque coastline has made it famous.
Its vast territory reflects both the heritage of its deeply rooted maritime traditions and its ubiquitous Genoese past.
Land of legends and beliefs, the Pays Bastiais lives to the rhythm of its religious traditions anchored for centuries. The culmination of this fervor, A Settimana Santa (Holy Week) is celebrated with numerous nocturnal processions through the streets, punctuated by songs in the light of torches.
Marrying an exceptional terroir and the remarkable know-how of its craftsmen and local producers, the Pays Bastiais presents itself as a mirror of Corsican culinary traditions honored by its markets, its Michelin-starred restaurants and its many master restaurateurs. A land of centuries-old wine, its appellations never cease to stand out and attract international attention.
Every spring, Bastia puts on its clothes as the capital of fashion and design. In June, the Governors Palace is transformed into a temple of creation through the "Creazione" festival, orchestrated by the Tourist Office. In the heart of the citadel, this flagship meeting of creators, stylists and designers highlights regional know-how and island artists.
