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Alignment Of Menhirs In Cauria

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An island with a fascinating pastDISCOVERING THE ORIGINS OF CORSICA
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The origins of Corsica

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Although Corsica is best known for having been “Romanised” over many centuries (200 BC – 476 AD), it is also home to mythical places that are several thousand years old, bearing witness to the first traces of the Corsican peoples (around 8,000 BC). The hub of the Mediterranean, Corsica is marked by a succession of societies and cultures, from the earliest human migrations to the influence of the great Mediterranean civilisations, whose history is etched in stone. By visiting Corsica’s historic sites, these people left a lasting imprint of their presence on the island, which is still clearly visible today.

Our archaeological sites

The great classics!
Archaeological sites
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The Filitosa Menhir

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Filitosa Menhirs En Pleine Nature

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Les Menhirs De Cauria

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    Our traditions

    To discover and rediscover

    Corsican culture is also reflected in its traditions, habits and customs.

    In the heart of the Sartenais-Valinco region, traditions are more than just a heritage: they are a way of life, a way of passing on traditions and a way of bringing people together. Here, every village has its own history, every festival its own song, and every ancient gesture still resonates in the present.

    Polyphonic singing, religious processions, ancestral crafts, local gastronomy… These everyday rituals tell the story of the identity of a proud region, shaped by the mountains, the sea and the passing of time. Generations come and go, but the attachment to our roots remains strong and sincere.

    From winter wakes to summer festivals, our traditions are alive and well. They unite the local people, amaze visitors and weave a precious link between past and future.

    Original traditions

    All the museums :

    guardians of the island's cultural treasures
    A casa di Roccapina :in the footsteps of the shepherds of yesteryear

    This unusual place transports you into a mystical world, revealing the secrets of the “taffoni”, these amazingly shaped rocks fashioned by erosion. Take a trip back in time with “Jane”, the lion’s daughter, as she tells you the story of these places steeped in memory and immerses you in the daily life of days gone by, evoking the paths of the shepherds who worked the Roccapina Pass. Discover the legends of the privateers and shipwrecks that have marked this fascinating region.
    Stroll through the surrounding scrubland on a short 20-minute excursion between the orange of the stones, the azure of the sky and the crystal-clear sea. The illustrious rock lion overlooks the sea and the Sardinian coastline in the distance. Located in the commune of Sartene, on the way to Bonifacio, A Casa di Roccapina invites you to experience a unique immersion in the heart of history and nature.

    Sartène Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology

    The Musée de Sartène invites you on a fascinating journey through almost 10,000 years of history, highlighting the island’s most emblematic archaeological treasures. From prehistoric times to the last decades of Genoese domination, its collections reveal an impressive diversity of objects: weapons, ceramics, tools, ornaments and much more, not forgetting the spectacular collection of statue-menhirs. Nestling above the Piazza Porta, the museum also boasts a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Valinco, offering you an unforgettable cultural experience.

    Genoese towers :

    symbols of authentic Corsica

    Discover these characteristic buildings on the island of beauty! Dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, under the domination of the Republic of Genoa, the Genoese towers were initially used for defensive purposes. Intended to protect the island from invasion, they were also used to keep an eye on the coastline from the unobstructed strategic view they afforded of the sea. Although most of them are privately owned, they reflect the often-coveted nature of Corsica and are now an integral part of the island’s heritage.

    In the Valinco region, the largest of these, the emblematic Campomoro tower, is open to the public! At the end of this small fishing village, take the time to stop off at the tower, perched high on the rocks and overlooking the sea with all its myth. A little further on, a splendid walk along the coast, visible from the top, awaits you.

    Campomoro
    The Genoese Towers
    Corsica's origins

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