Hotel Le Maquis Porticcio

We are happy to be able to welcome you and invite you to discover a unique and privileged destination that maybe only Corsica is still able to offer.

Corsica, the birthplace of Napoleon, also called the “Ile de Beauté”, is celebrated around the world for the breath-taking beauty of its landscapes and the dizzying fragrance of the wild maquis that fills the air with delicious aromas that can be enjoyed miles away.

The other Maquis, the one that is a focus of elegance and charm, is almost just as famous in Corsica: more than a beachfront 5-star hotel, it is a way of life that has brought the technology of modern comfort to the refinement of a private luxury residence.

Ideally located on the peaceful southern shore of the gulf of Ajaccio, close enough to the international airport and the most beautiful sites on the Ile de Beauté, the hotel is a haven of luxury with 18 rooms and 7 suites, the number of each one is a closely guarded secret.

Since 1949, the 5-star Le Maquis hotel has glorified refinement and well-being that seduce and inspire loyalty among a French and international clientele.

Indeed, this dream establishment is the only luxury hotel on the Ile de Beauté to have its own beach nestling in a paradisiac private and naturally protected cove, and two pools one of which is a heated indoor pool.

Also take advantage of a restaurant famous for its cuisine and its personalised service as much as for the enchanting setting of the terrace with a dominating view over the Sanguinaires Islands: L’Arbousier.

Le Maquis is proud to offer one of the most amazing refuges in Corsica for moments of pure escapism whether for a tourism stay or a professional stay. Le Maquis Provides you with a traditional, functional and peaceful environment for the success of Your professional seminar or event.

A stay at Le Maquis is the guarantee of a complete change of scenery within easy reach, so close to the French Riviera, Paris and the main European capitals, in short, a true break from the daily grey skies in the fragrant southern light.

But, above all, we invite you to experience the great tradition of Corsican hospitality: in the magical world of Le Maquis, the quality of service has maybe more to do with this tradition than the usual services offered by a luxury hotel. We are convinced that you will appreciate one of our best assets for its true value.

ROOMS & SUITES
The hotel is a luxurious haven of 18 rooms and 7 suites, namely 25 different stopovers in the establishment, each number of which is just as much a complete change of scenery with a view over the sea or the gardens as it is a closely guarded secret in Corsica. Some of the rooms are equipped with a jacuzzi bath. Most of them have a terrace.

Le Maquis exudes refinement and well-being that seduce and inspire loyalty among a French and international clientele. Following the magical pace of the seasons, each window here opens out onto the majesty of unique landscapes that lie behind the prestigious reputation of the Ile de Beauté.

PENTHOUSE SUITE
Called Horizon I and with an excellent location on the top floor, the main suite of the 5-star hotel plays with charm and seduction. It provides a spectacular 360° view over the sea and the surrounding hills and offers the comfort of the greatest refinement.

Particularly spacious, the main part features a lounge with Loewe 42’ and 47’ flat screens, a CD-DVD player, a sitting area for 6 people and a communicating bedroom, all in one space in the form of a penthouse.

In a Mediterranean style with whitewashed walls and visible beams, it is decorated with extreme care and has period furniture. The bathroom has a whirlpool bath, jet shower and a separate toilet. This eagle’s nest for lovers, close to Ajaccio, exudes the timeless atmosphere of a luxurious private villa.

Accessible via the bedroom and the lounge, a very large 23 m² panoramic terrace dominates the hotel’s cove, ideal for some private sunbathing or a romantic candlelit dinner after admiring the sunset over the gulf of Ajaccio along with a glass of Champagne.

With the suite communicating with the only other room on the floor (superior category sea view and terrace), it can be offered as a Master Suite with one or two bedrooms (the entire floor: 140 m²).

Therefore, when occupied together it means that the entire top floor is available for private use with private access by elevator and adds the landing which serves the suite and the room to the total surface area.

The bathroom of the communicating room has a bath from which it is possible to enjoy a magical view over the sea, a shower, and a separate toilet. One sole entry for the suite. Additional bedding: a cot for a child up to two years.

DELUXE SUITE
These magnificent spacious luxury suites have a bedroom and a lounge with a convertible sofa, two 42’ and 47’ Loewe flat screens, a CD-DVD player, a bathroom with a whirlpool bath, a jet shower and a very large terrace overlooking the hotel’s beach, and in order to savour the ultimate in luxury, why not enjoy a relaxing massage facing the sea

Extra bedding: either a cot (up to 2 years) and a convertible sofa for one person, or a convertible sofa only for an adult and a child under 10 years. One of the hotels’ two suites communicates with the only other room in this part of the building (standard room with sea view and terrace; extra bed capacity: one adult).

When occupied together it means that the entire top floor is available for private use and adds the landing which serves the suite and the room to the total surface area. (130 m²).

SUPERIOR ROOMS
Three Superior Rooms Sea View with Terrace (35 to 45 m² with the terrace): comfort and originality are on the programme for the superior rooms which are laid out over three of the hotel’s upper five floors.

All have a terrace or a private balcony for taking full advantage of a spot of sunbathing by the sea, a sunny breakfast, or a romantic candlelit dinner. All recently renovated, they are more spacious than the standard rooms and have a modern and well-equipped bathroom, most of them with a whirlpool bath and a separate shower.

For families with children, each superior room has a different reception capacity in terms of extra beds. Therefore, we advise you to contact our Reservations Service direct which will provide you with details of availability most suited to your needs.

LUXURY APARTMENTS
One is called “Les Vagues”, the other “Les Îles”, both are separated from the beach by a terraced lined by a stone wall. Each apartment features a bedroom and a lounge which, according to needs, can be turned into a second bedroom (with convertible sofa only).

The apartments have two 42’ and 47 Loewe flat screens’, a CD-DVD player, a bathroom with a whirlpool bath and a shower room, and two separate toilets. A communicating terrace for the two rooms offers a stunning view over a magical panoramic view at the waterside, between the blue of the sea and the tortured relief of the Sanguinaires Islands.

L’ARBOUSIER RESTAURANT
At Le Maquis, pleasures abound and our Establishment would not be what it is without its gourmet restaurant L’Arbousier, a short distance from Ajaccio, which offers the ideal place for savouring Corsican inspired Mediterranean cuisine with produce from the sea and seasonal aromas.

From autumn through to spring, our gourmet cuisine is served beneath the ancient beams in the welcoming and hushed dining room, then with the first few days of fine weather, the restaurant moves to the large terrace at the poolside.

Our waiting staff will also be delighted to present the grill menu with Corsican and Mediterranean inspiration for a relaxed lunch on the terrace overlooking the sea and at the poolside.

THE FOOD 
In which fish and Corsican specialities take pride of place, served by a young and dynamic team in a relaxed and elegant ambience. In the middle of the day, the terrace offers sunbathers and sailors passing through a restful haven in the shade of the parasols for an easy-going lunch. The grill menu will delight all tastes with its fresh and light suggestions.

Then comes the magical moment when the terrace puts on its evening dress as the sun dips into the sea and the blue is replaced by the pink and later the vivid red of the sunset. Imagine savouring a glass of Champagne as you watch this display just before a romantic candlelit dinner.

Lulled by the sound of the nearby waves, every evening, lamps light up the tables, small sparks of happiness to accompany the profusion of perfumes and the joyful conversations that ascend to the stars.

BAR & TERRACE
Bar, lounges and fireplace: a hushed setting, an intimate atmosphere, the feeling of being at home and, by the fireside, savouring our selection of teas, a glass of Champagne, or a cocktail with friends. The perfect place for endless conversations!

But, in everyone’s minds, the masterpiece is, above all, the magnificent terrace overlooking the hotel’s cove. It oscillates between the blues of the sea, the pool and the sky and the red tones of the setting sun, in the morning for a peaceful breakfast through to evening for a drink lulled by the sound of the waves.

To the gentle sleepiness of the beach which it dominates and offers the impression of flowing into the sea, overhanging the vivid blue waters and the infinite view of the gulf, guarded by the Sanguinaires Islands on the distant horizon.

For a peaceful breakfast, a relaxed lunch, or a romantic dinner lulled by the gentle sound of the waves, it feels as if hospitality was created here, at the meeting point between tranquillity, gentle breezes and waking dreams.

In this enchanting setting, watch the delicate ballet of our waiting staff who, for almost 33 years, have offered an extremely pleasant service that has been personalised to the extreme.

SEMINARS & EVENTS
For your seminars, professional meetings or private events, discover the countless assets of Southern Corsica in the low season and opt for Le Maquis!

WhyLe Maquis? Because more than being a luxury hotel close to Ajaccio on the beachfront, which, in itself, is exceptional, Le Maquis is the only hotel in Southern Corsica to have its own beach nestling in a protected private cove, two pools, one of which is indoor and heated, as well as a restaurant famous for its cuisine and its personalised service as much as for the enchanting setting of its terrace that dominates the gulf of Ajaccio.

Le Maquis is proud to offer a stunning refuge in Corsica, “the closet distant island”, so close to Paris and the main European capitals. Daily flights all year round to Ajaccio and only a 15-minute transfer from its airport ensure this proximity that is essential to the comfort of the trip and the profitability of a destination that is easily accessible, even for a very short stay.

A short trip of a few hours and everything changes. A seminar at Le Maquis offers the guarantee of a complete change of scenery, a true break from the daily grey skies in the fragrant southern light and an exceptionally mild climate, even in the winter.

The list would not be complete without recalling the human dimension of the hotel. Our best asset offers you the perfect solution, the ultimate experience: private hire!

What better guarantee for success and conviviality than welcoming your guests to a fully privatised establishment that will become your own home for the period that you bring your guests together and spoil them? Welcome to your own place! Almost everything is possible!

LEISURE & INCENTIVE ACTIVITIES
To alternate with your work meetings or bring your guests’ stay to a close on a laid-back and more fun note, the Ile de Beauté offers an exceptionally rich “playing field” that will cater for all your wishes.

Thus, in addition to our facilities on site (beach, pools and tennis court), and in association with our partners selected for their professionalism, on demand, we offer a very wide range of “tailored” leisure or incentive activities based around sport, culture, entertainment and thrills.

FACILITIES
The 5-star Le Maquis hotel in Southern Corsica offers the expanse of the sea laid out at your feet and the blue of the sky, the sunshine and infinite peace for your pleasure, with:

• A fine sand beach that is naturally protected, nestling in a private cove that offers it a very private character reserved solely for the hotel’s guests. Mattress, towels, beach bags and parasols are which our beach attendant will be happy to install for you.
• Two overflow pools overlooking the sea: one outside (10×15 m) and a heated indoor pool with an endless lap system (5×10 m). Depths: small basin 1.40 m; large basin 2.50 m. Possibility of booking private swimming and aquafitness lessons for your or your children with a state-certified swimming instructor.
• A private floodlit tennis court. Private lessons available. Loan of rackets and balls. In the summer, it is best to book a court in advance in order to take advantage of the cooler evening temperatures.
• A ping-pong table.
• A park and garden where flowers, palm trees and rare varieties flourish in the sea breeze for a short stroll at sunset.
• Personalised fitness programmes with a state-certified personal coach.
• Beauty treatments available on prior reservation (face care, manicure, pedicure, hair removal, and more).
• And for a fitness programme followed by complete well-being, let yourself be tempted by a massage in our massage room or why not on the terrace of your room overlooking the sea (foot reflexology, Californian massages, and more).

ACTIVITIES
The joy of Le Maquis hides so many others because here as at sea everything is possible. On request, our reception team will allow you to take advantage of their experience to organise an infinite selection of leisure activities according to your wishes that will delight young and old alike. Guaranteed thrills not to be missed:

• Sea outings from the hotel’s private beach aboard luxury open launches with a skipper for an exclusive private à la carte half-day or full-day adventure. No doubt the best way to discover Corsica, its miles and miles of wild coastline, white sand beaches and coves dominated by magnificent mountain landscapes! A range of colours from turquoise blue to indigo and all shades of green, some of the most crystal-clear waters in the world. In the paradisiac setting of the bay of Ajaccio and the surrounding coves, an unforgettable moment of adventure and escapism that you may even be lucky enough to share with dolphins.
• Beach hut party or picnic at sea prepared by us.
• The pleasures of a jet-ski outing and the joys of motor-boating at the controls of machines that combine power and safety with an instructor-guide (no permit required). This is the best way to get close to the coast, discover its secrets and enjoy some unexpected encounters with wild animals as you swim in a hidden cove at the foot of a Genoese tower. One or two-hour, or half or full-day packages.
• All your water sports directly from the hotel’s beach or nearby subject to availability and the season, in collaboration with our usual partners.
• A superb variation to the atmosphere of the coast, head to the mountains in a top-of-the-range 4WD with a guide and discover the most beautiful landscapes along the hidden trails that run through the maquis. Walks offering pure escapism that depart from the hotel along safe trails between the sea and the mountains through the forests of Laricio pine, chestnut, eucalyptus and cork oak. Discover the exceptional fauna and flora and, following the seasons, tasting of chestnuts, the fruit of the strawberry tree, blackberries, wild strawberries, wild asparagus, sea urchins, and more, and swim in a river or the sea! During coffee breaks or drinks at the end of the day, ethnobotanical explanations with Corsican legends and stories. Possibility of lunch at a typical mountain inn, a beach hut, a private estate on the waterside on a deserted beach with a Corsican barbecue, or a picnic prepared by us according to your wishes.
• But also car, motorcycle, scooter and bicycle hire, helicopter transfers and excursions, a multitude of tourist itineraries and visits to sites with or without a guide, with your own vehicle or with a chauffeur.
• Near the hotel, a thalassotherapy centre, a gym, and jogging trails departing from the hotel.
• In Porticcio, you will also find countless land and sea-based activities of all kinds: horse-riding centre and pony club, golf range (6-hole), and rentals of all sorts.
• In the region, everything is possible: paragliding, canyoning, rock-climbing, hiking and long-distance hiking with tourist guides and mountain guides, game fishing and hunting in the season. The choice is vast and we take care of everything!

CORSICA
An exceptional cultural adventure: discover the treasures of the Ile de Beauté. This is all the more easy from the hotel, the central geographic location of which on the island makes it easy to travel North or South.

The most beautiful sites in Corsica: Everywhere you look you are amazed by the magic of the sites. The extravagance of the sea and the mountains is laid out like a kaleidoscope of colours, but ten sites really stand out from the others and are recognised as the wonders of the island:

• the Sanguinaires Islands
• the Calanques of Piana
• the Scandola Nature Reserve (a UNESCO World Heritage site)
• the Restonica gorges (forest of chestnut trees, region of Venaco, Corte, etc.)
• the typical towns and villages of Corsica: Corte, Sant’Antonino, Erbalunga, Sartène, Girolata, etc.
• the Southern beaches: Palombaggia, Rondinara, Piantarella, etc.
• the Lion de Rocapina and Bonifacio
• the Agriates Desert and the region of Cap Corse
• the Aiguilles de Bavella and the Alta Rocca (Quenza, Levie, Zonza)
• the mountain lakes: Creno, Nino, etc.

and much more among a multitude of cultural activities to be discovered: prehistoric and Roman sites, Genoese towers, Romanesque and Gothic churches, typical villages, museums, visits to craftsmen (knife-making, pottery, marquetry, essential oils, and more), traditional cuisine (cold meats, cheese, wine, olive oil, chestnuts, honey, etc.). Our concierge team will be delighted to advise you during your stay and suggest a wide range of excursions departing from the hotel.

Website: www.lemaquis.com

Rooms: 25

Price: from 343 EUR per night