La Signoria Calvi

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La Signoria Calvi
La Signoria Calvi
La Signoria Calvi
La Signoria Calvi
La Signoria Calvi
La Signoria Calvi
La Signoria Calvi
La Signoria Calvi
La Signoria Calvi
La Signoria Calvi
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4 November 2020

Down a bucolic path lined with cypress trees, welcome to La Signoria, a true paradise at the gates of Calvi. This magnificent 18th century manor is nestled in a green spot between the sea and mountains. In the heart of maquis shrubland, it has all the charm of a family home.

A member of the Relais & Châteaux and Cercle des Grandes Maisons Corses networks, La Signoria is a characterful property where the Corsican spirit can be felt at every turn, from its rooms and suites, to its personalised lounges and “casetta” outhouses. 10 minutes from the centre of Calvi and 5 minutes from the sea and the hotel’s private beach, La Signoria is your gateway to discover all the beauty of Corsica and the area of La Balagne.

Surrounded by vines and centuries-old trees, and dominating the Bonifato valley in the region of La Balagne, this 5-star hotel, formerly the Genoese estate of La Paratella, is the pride of Corsica.

Corsica, with all its heart and soul, is what you’ll find in the layout, decoration and atmosphere that owners Marie and Jean-Baptiste Ceccaldi have created.

Enjoy a typically Corsican house where elegance meets simplicity, large rooms and suites that overlook the mountains, spacious villas with swimming pools and gardens and a service adapted to your very own needs.

Enjoy this paradise, where you can wander through the park, relax by the swimming pool or replenish yourself at the Spa Casanera. Daytime at La Signoria is as wonderful as night!

La Signoria is an excellent Relais & Châteaux hotel, but that’s not all! La Signoria is an experience mixing style with the human, taste with feelings, and luxury with pleasure.

This philosophy is shared by the Cercle des Grandes Maisons Corses (Circle of Great Corsican Houses), of which the hotel is a member. The society brings together creators who are passionate about their trade, in love with their island, and heirs of a legendary hospitality tradition.

In a breathtaking natural setting, La Signoria offers a type of luxury that is subtle, never ostentatious and defined by a intimate, serene atmosphere.

The owner, Jean-Baptiste Ceccaldi, gives a personalized welcome to his guests, takes care of their well-being, and transmits to them his ancestral heritage, where the idea of sharing is key!

The history of an estate in Corsica
Also called “A casa Ceccaldi”, La Signoria is one of the loveliest luxury hotels in Corsica. The origins of this pretty building can be traced back to the former estate of La Paratella.

Constructed when the island was ruled by the Republic of Genoa, the estate was then granted to to the Marquis Murat de Sisprière by Louis XV after the French purchase of Corsica.

A manor house in the 18th century, then a 100-hectare vineyard estate and high-end second home, it was finally bought by the Ceccaldi family, who specialise in Corsican tourism. Jean-Baptiste Ceccaldi took charge, furnished a dozen rooms and set up the restaurant in the former lordly residence.

With success growing, extensions were added to the original building, all the while specifically respecting the architectural style in all its simplicity.

Old materials, weathered floorboards, tiles, period beams and flooring, patiently collected over the years, filled the premises. Marie Ceccaldi focused on decoration and furniture, and eventually created the organic spa.

A charming hotel in Calvi
From one part of the building to another, all the eras, styles and influences highlight the simplicity of the historical architecture. All the rooms and suites open up to the outside on the ground floor.

They have a terrace or balcony facing south/south-west with views over the park and/or the mountains. Tastefully and elegantly decorated, they are a shining tribute to colour and the art of patina.

Marie Ceccaldi has successfully been involved in the charming decoration, carefully sourcing old furniture and objects. Two of the rooms have disabled access.

Wonderful decor for a charming stay in Corsica
Enjoy a little slice of paradise! La Signoria hotel and spa is the perfect place for a holiday to the heart of La Balagne, a part of the island called the “Garden of Corsica”. Gourmet break, relaxation, wellness, discovery – all sorts of pleasure and leisure can be found at La Signoria.

Michelin star restaurant in Calvi
In this authentic and elegant setting from the 18th century, the restaurant, awarded one star in the 2019 Michelin Guide, invites you on a gastronomic journey. Every evening from 7:30 p.m., on the terrace with a magnificent view of the mountains, the most beautiful Corsican products are available.

The most beautiful Corsican products concocted by chef Fabris are waiting for you. For lunch you can taste its light and tasty menu on the terrace of the Bistrot in the grass from 12:30 noon.

The inventive cuisine of Alexandre Fabris
Delectable dishes to delight your tastebuds! Originally from Burgundy, our chef Alexandre Fabris creates wonderful delights.

Before joining the team at La Signoria, he worked alongside celebrated chef Régis Marcon and in a number of famous restaurants, including the Grand Hôtel du Cap Ferrat, Les Roches Fleuries in Megève, the Hostellerie Bérard in La Cadière d’Azur, Le Savoie in Val d’Isère (5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel), Tamaricciu in Porto Vecchio and the Hostellerie de Levernois (5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel). 3rd place finalist in the Taittinger International Culinary Prize in 2015, Alexandre Fabris has the unique gift of bringing out the best in Corsican cuisine with exceptional local produce.

The restaurant serves a simple menu at lunchtime, and an inventive and elegant menu at dinnertime.

Bistrot dans l’herbe
A charming refuge at the heart of La Signoria, the bar is a truly cosy cocoon full of stories, such as with its zinc counter, a unique piece of furniture dating back to the 19th century. Inspired by old Corsican houses, the decor will make you think you’ve gone back to a bygone era.

Open from 9am to midnight, enjoy Bar Sinibaldi’s varied menu from La Signoria’s wine cellar, including wines, champagne, alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktails, a wide choice of whiskeys, rum, Calvados, Cognac, liqueurs, eaux-de-vie and Mariage Frères teas.

In the evening, the terrace becomes the ideal place to admire the sun setting over the Corsican mountains.

Jazz comes to La Signoria
The professional solo pianist and singer, Anne Santelli, performs a repertoire of Jazz and Bossa Nova for you at the Jazz Aperitifs that take place every Thursday in the summer from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, on the lawn with chairs and small tables, and Dinner Concerts that take place every Sunday evening.

Anne Santelli, the singer and pianist, accompanies your dinners with an intimate repertoire. Softly, so that you can easily hold a conversation, she performs a repertoire of Cool Jazz & Bossa Nova, and a sprinkling of French and Pop classics.

Spa hotel in Calvi
Re-energise yourself in a Corsican household combining exception and tradition. The organic Spa Casanera is in a space totally dedicated to wellness and treatments inspired by the beauty rituals of Corsican women from yesteryear (pouches produced by hand from wild plants).

The spa, adorned with dry stones in the spirit of old Corsican sheep barns, fits in perfectly with the environment in front of the mountain.

Let yourself be transported into a calm and elegant environment where our expert therapists are waiting to provide you with a wide range of treatments using Casanera cosmetic products, including full-body treatments, facials, body scrubs, world massages, cosmetic treatments and make-up.

The CASANERA brand
Spa Casanera has a treatment line called “Made in Maquis”, 100% organic and created by Marie Ceccaldi. This line of treatments is available in boutiques of the same name in Bastia, Calvi and Porto Vecchio.

The Casanera brand has been awarded the highest certification in organic agriculture andcosmetics by the “Nature & Progrès” federation.

Hotel with private beach in Corsica
After wandering through the gardens of La Signoria. The Signoria Mare beach is located just 4 km from the hotel at the edge of Calvi’s famous sandy white beach (one of Corsica’s most finest), with 4 return shuttles running daily for hotel guests.

Deckchairs and towels are available and payable locally. Boat rides and sailing available on request.

Have lunch right by the water
Fancy a gourmet break by the water facing the Citadel of Calvi? Beach restaurants offer tasty Mediterranean menus, all in simplicity based on quality products. You can of course order refreshing drinks throughout the day and enjoy the spectacle of the sea, comfortably installed in your sunbathing areas.

Corsica, the luxury of La Signoria hotel…
From La Signoria, experience the wonder of the stunning natural environment. 4km from the centre of Calvi and 3 km from the sea, our hotel is at the heart of the incredible beauty of Corsica.

At the heart of the fertile hills, you’ll be able to appreciate the Mediterranean countryside and the peaceful views over the mountains and the sea in the horizon. You’ll be able to reach the historic town of Calvi in a few minutes and enjoy its incredible heritage.

Your visit will lead you to the Genoese citadel, where you’ll be able to admire its imposing walls, the Saint-Jean-Baptiste cathedral and the former Governors’ Palace. You’ll also be able to walk along the quayside in the pleasure port and in the lively streets of the lower town.

For great holidays, choose Corsica
Also worth exploring is La Balagne, a magnificent region surrounding the hotel in the north-west of the hotel. Nicknamed the “Garden of Corsica”, it stretches out between the sea and the mountains and is the site of numerous pretty little villages.

Whether along the main roads or down foot and cycling paths, visit the likes of Lumio, Pigna and San Antoninu, and discover the artisans carrying on their ancestral traditions. A bit further afield, discover more of Corsica’s must-see sites.

By boat, journey to the Scandola Nature Reserve, the Gulf of Girolata, the Cap Corse or the Lavezzi islands. Also visit the cities of Ajaccio, Bastia and Bonifacio with their rich heritage.

Website: www.hotel-la-signoria.com
Rooms: 24
Price: from 492 EUR per night
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