Escape to The Isle of Beauty

For the French, Corsica is known as Ile de beauté – “The Isle of Beauty” – and is a bijou revered for its beauty and charm. It is therefore the summer getaway. Is it any wonder that the French Impressionist artist, Henri Matisse, fell in love with Corsica and its Mediterranean light and azure sea?

Though this small island (neighbouring the larger and more rugged Sardinia) makes up one of France’s 26 régions, Corsica has its very own strong and proud identity, with its own language and flag, and you’ll even remember that Napoleon Bonaparte hailed from Ajaccio, Corsica.

Aubry has spent all his summers, since he was 15, in Corsica. So, when he introduced his beloved island to me, I was easily lured by its beauty and simplicity. Here, you will not find hordes of Russians and bling like the Cote d’Azur. So, discover this magical island in the Mediterranean with us, from the rugged mountains to the gorgeous sandy beaches.

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