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Corse

Pictured above: A small village on a mountain.

Once known as the “Mountain in the Sea”, Corsica offers a diverse landscape, from sunny beaches to mountain peaks with snowcapped glaciers. With its many rivers, rapids, waterfalls, and hiking trails, this island in the Mediterranean is sure to please even the most daring adventurers. For the less adventurous, the sandy coastal beaches provide plenty of sunshine, relaxation, and calm, clear water. For the wine enthusiast, the sunny climate and hard-working vintners make Corsican wine some of the highest quality wine produced in France.

Highlights
Départements: Corse-du-Sud and Haute-Corse.

Capital: Ajaccio

Regional Wine:
The wines produced in Corsica are made with three-dozen different varietals, including sciacarellu, niellucciu, and vermentinu.

Good to know:
-Corsica is located 110 miles off the Southeastern-coast of France.
-GR20, a famous hiking trail among Europeans, can be found in Corsica.
- Corsica is the birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte.