Secret Corsica

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Discover Corsica beyond the usual tourist spots with this intriguing guidebook. Created by local experts, it reveals over 190 hidden gems scattered across the island, perfect for locals, curious travelers, and armchair explorers alike.

An insider’s look at Corsica’s secret treasures and lesser-known wonders.

Secret Corsica invites you to step away from the typical beaches and mountains to explore the island’s best-kept secrets. This guide uncovers a wealth of unusual and unfamiliar sites, from a forgotten Marc Chagall fresco tucked away in a mountain village to a stunning American villa where you can spend the night.

You'll also find remarkable locations like the Corsican beach featured in the D-Day landings movie, extraordinary paintings by a civilian First World War prisoner of war, and a miniature village crafted entirely from pebbles. Other curiosities include golden hands embedded in the rock during a two-hour mountain walk, a papier-mâché statue of the Virgin Mary, and a unique pool-table pocket adorned with Napoleon’s image.

Additional highlights include a brick from the Holy Door of a Roman church, a cleverly concealed confessional behind woodwork, the world’s largest collection of citrus fruits, a painting of an eagle beneath a balcony, a Bonaparte family tree made from locks of hair, and the chance to spend the night in a remote lighthouse far from civilization.

This guide is essential for anyone who believes they know Corsica well or those eager to uncover the island’s hidden facets beyond the usual clichés of beaches, mountains, and cuisine.

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