Tourist attractions Vizzavona

Mont d’Oro (2 389m) is one of Corsica’s major peaks, and is a part of a ridge that divides the east and west coasts of the island. Its name (literally meaning “gold”) originates from the many river sources on its slopes. The long and arduous hike to ..

The climb up the stony slopes of Monte Renoso is best left to more experienced walkers. From Bergeries de Capannelle, a track lined with cairns heads southwestward to meet the Source de Pizzolo then Lake Bastiani (2 089m altitude). Follow the morai..

The Vizzavona Forest, which extends from Mt d'Oro (2 389m) to the Col de Palmente, is one of the most beautiful forests in Corsica: 43km of pathways and forest roads wind through the European Black Pines and beeches. A mid-point stopover on the GR 20..

Running from Bocognano to Sarrola-Carcopino, through the Ajaccio plain, the valley is dotted with peaceful villages nestling within the recesses of the mountains. Bocognano, concealed among chestnut trees, faces the mountain range of Mt d'Oro. Stan..

In Corsican, Monte Ritondu means "Round Mountain". This imposing secondary chain of mountains on the island's median crest features Corsica's second-highest peak (2 622m altitude). For a long time it was thought to be the highest point on..

Running parallel to the River Tavignano, the source of the Restonica rises at an altitude of 1 711m in the Rotondo massif, one of the island's highest. After a turbulent 15km-course through lovely deep gorges forming natural swimming pools, it meet..

This fascinating museum, which opened in 1997, is housed in the former Serrurier barracks, renovated by the Italian architect Andrea Bruno. It comprises two complementary sections: the Galerie Doazan, which displays a superb collection of items assem..

This interesting work of art composed of a single stone arch spans the Vecchio at a height of 96m. It was constructed between 1825 and 1827 on the main road running between Ajaccio and Bastia and is overlooked by the tall piers of the metal railway v..

This is more than 100 metres above Tavignano. You'll find there a vast panorama over the confluence of the Tavignano and the Restonica. By way of a staircase and then a very steep path, you can go down to the edge of the Tavignano and from the wooden..

If the facade of this Brotherhood chapel seems a little tumbledown, it hides a refined interior. A floor in grey marble, a baroque retable with its crucifixion in high relief and its naive polychrome, Italian style organ with its crossbow gallery..

The oldest part, called the chateau, was built in 1420 by the Viceroy of Corsica (then Aragonese) Vincentello d'Istria. You can wander through the old barracks, the dungeons and the Eagle's Nest tower (an attractive view over the town and the mountai..

The road (D 623) ends a little way above the sheepfolds (1 375m altitude), old dry-stone buildings which were traditionally used as a stopover by herdsmen and their herds on the road to the Lac de Melo. Enjoy the beauty of this typically alpine lands..

Of the Church there remains an elegant semi-circular chevet made of schist or shale, decorated with mural bands and blind arcades. The baptistry, built in the plan of a trefoil or cloverleaf, is remarkably well preserved.

This open-air oratory, in the chevet of the Church of the Annunciation has been built on the birthplace of St Theophilus.

Built in 1450, this Church was extended by St Anthony Sauli. Its tall and fine bell-tower dominates the entire town. An attractive throne in sculpted wood and three attractive crucifixes (of the 17 C). In St Theophilus' Chapel, the Grevin Museum has ..

The only remains of Genoese civil architecture in Corte, the governor's residence became between 1755 and 1769 the seat of government set up by Pascal Paoli, also housing the first university in Corsica. It revived this vocation for university educat..

Birthplace and statue of General Gaffori (1704-1753), member in 1745 of the triumvirate of «protectors of the nation» elected by the Corsicans and a general of the nation in 1751. On the facade you can see the impact of Genoese bullets. The statue co..

In house no. 1, Joseph Bonaparte who would become King of Spain, was born; 10 years later, also born there was General Arrighi de Casanova (1778-1853) when Napoleon made Duke of Padua and who ended up at Les Invalides as governor. Neither the one nor..

The water gushes from four points from the base of this pyramid topped by an orb, it was built under Louis XVI to provide drinking water for the garrison and the military hospital.

This is the meeting point between the upper old town and the modern lower town, and it provides access to the main street in the town the Cours Paoli. A statue by Victor Huguenin erected in 1864, represents of course Pascal Paoli (1725-1807) who made..