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Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Corsica is characterized by the strength of its identity: an identity which is visual, historical and collective.
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The Island of Beauty has thousands of attractions. The richness of its natural heritage boasts landscapes with a wide variety of fauna and flora. Pine forests, lakes, scrubland and vineyards stretch out between the sea and the mountains. Cristal-clear waters run alongside fine sand beaches, unspoilt coves and steep granite cliffs, along the coastline which covers more than 1,000 kilometres. Above all Corsica is a lively island. The cities which will be crossed by the peloton of the 2013 Tour de France each have specific features: Porto-Vecchio, the City of Salt, combines economic activity and beautiful scenery typical of the south of the island. Bastia, more to the north, is highly original as it epitomizes Corsica’s urban, classical and Baroque features and has proved it is a cutting edge city whose natives speak their mind. Ajaccio, the Imperial City, boasts thousands of attractions: a dynamic city centre and exceptional natural sites, such as La Parata which can be discovered by taking the Îles Sanguinaires road. Lastly, Calvi, Semper fidelis and the capital of Balagna, wins over visitors with the appeal of its citadel and the activity of its port, making it one of the most popular cities for tourists, thanks to its many attractions.
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Corsica’s richness is also due to its expertise, resulting from the challenge represented by combining ancient practices such as village fairs, the wine-producing culture and gastronomy with modern activities, characterized by the development of services, the network of infrastructures and the conservation of the region. Corsica is thus proud of its history, has a strong sense of unity and invites you to discover its culture, heritage and its dynamism.
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