Domaine de Peretti della Rocca is a 9 hectare wine estate located 10 minutes from Figari airport, and 20 minutes from Porto-Vecchio.

In unspoiled nature, the estate uses typical grape varieties Sciacarellu, Nielucciu, Vermentinu. We will welcome you to the heart of our vineyards, protected by the Omu di Cagna mountain and we will make your stay in our estate an extraordinary experience.

You will find with us peace, luxury and tranquility. We make your well-being our priority. Ideally located, you can enjoy the exceptional beaches of La Rondinara, Palombaggia, Santa Giulia located in Porto-Vecchio, but also the cliffs of Bonifacio, limestone jewels of Corsica.

And if you love the mountain, you can reach the Aiguilles de Bavella located 30 minutes by car from our area, and thus make some of the most beautiful hikes in the Mediterranean.

The Hole of the Bomb, the cross of Leccia, the alpine variant of the GR20, the waterfall of Piscia di Ghjaddu are all known hikes that you can do from the Aiguilles de Bavella. Nature will accompany you throughout your stay, the only sound of the wind in the oaks and olive trees of the domain will detach you from absolute silence.

The Estate is made up of a main house with a swimming pool and four double suites. Four villas nestled in the maquis will allow you to experience an extraordinary moment. In the main part, a meeting place, you will find a space for breakfast and access to the Colette, Françoise, Jules and Jean-Baptiste rooms.

THE MAIN RESIDENCE

Each room has been decorated, designed to make you feel at home. They are all equipped with air conditioning and close to a large infinity pool. Armed with your latest novel, you’ll enjoy luxury with ease, and our team will make every effort to make sure you enjoy your stay.

THE VILLAS

Our villas, all independent, have a private swimming pool with all the comfort you are looking for when coming to visit us. They consist of two bedrooms, a living room, an equipped kitchen, and fully air-conditioned. You will have an exceptional stay with us.

Villa Alba

The Alba villa is a typical holiday house with a 12 m long private pool. If you are looking for family holidays in the calm of a domain in the heart of protected nature, you will be delighted by this villa.

The 65m2 of the Alba can to welcome up to four guests and is composed by a living/dining room with an equipped kitchen and two bedrooms: a main suite with a double bed and a room with twin beds, both private bathrooms and WC.

The terrasse set with garden furniture opens on the private pool, surrounded with deckchairs for every family members. The wooden pool terrasse offer to Villa Alba a wonderful looking.

If you are thinking on staying with up to two additional guests, both Alba and Serinatta villas can be rented simultaneously to fully enjoy their proximity.

Villa Serintina

The Serintina villa is one the three domain villa owning a private pool. This holiday house has been conceived to blend in the domain green bower.

Its surface of 65m2 is composed of a living/dining room with an equipped kitchen and two bedrooms: one master suite furnished with a double bed and a twin bedroom. Both own private bathrooms with shower, sink and WC.

A terrasse furnished with garden salon opens on the private pool, surrounded with deckchairs for every family member. The wooden pool terrasse offer to the villa Serintina a wonderful looking.

Entirely air-conditioned, this villa has been conceived to insure your well being during your stay. Both bedrooms also offer an outstanding view on the domain and its privileged environment.

Villa Mezzanotte

The Mezzanotte villa is a beautiful holiday home with a capacity of four guests that has been conceived for your greatest comfort and well being. Its surface of 62m2 is composed by a living/dining room with an equipped kitchen and two bedrooms: a master suite with a large double bed and a room with twin beds.

Both bedrooms own private bathrooms with wc, showers and single sinks. You will be able to breakfast directly on the terrasse furnished to host four guests. Every rooms are opened on the 12m long private pool. All the family members will be able to enjoy sunbathing on the pool deckchairs.

The Wines

As a passionate ambassador of Corsican patrimony, Jean-Baptiste make live one of the seven active vineyards of Figari with a reasoned and conservative viticulture. The 57 hectares of the domain house mostly endemic grapes varieties.

Our production is the outcome of the Corsican vine culture heritage. Each cuvée offer its surprises and our red, rosé and white wines offer subtiles aromas, adulated by discerning palates.

The trump cards of Corsican wine

Way before Romans vine domestication, Corsica has always been a wine land. Endemic grapes have grown by the years and nowadays take part of a terroir with a strong identity. The Mediterrannean climate of the island indeed stand out with its important temperature and rain contrasts.

The quality of Corsican wine would otherwise come from the mildness of each season. The 8690km2 of the island abound of richnesses and surprises. The 9 Protected Designation of Originin are distinguished by the denominations « Cru », « Village » and « Régionale » and also embed the terms specific to soft natural wines.

Moreover, the Corsican (Protected Geographic Indication) endorse by themselves more than the half of the with, rosé and red wines from Corsica. The natural heritage of the island his hold by 30 vine varieties such as Niellucio, Sciacarello, Vermentino, Biancone, Barbarossa, Pagadebiti, Brustianu, Muriscu or Riminese.

The magic carried by this names got transmitted all along the vine growers generations. They are nowadays appreciated by many wine and Corsican terroir lovers.

Website: www.deperettidellarocca.com

Rooms: 8

Price: from 130 EUR per night

Treat yourself toa a unique site in Corsica, in the middle of the lush vegetation of the maquis facing the sea, the Cerbicales Islands and Palombaggia Beach.

Refinement and modernity join forces with great success in this building of character which houses the rooms. Ideally located in a 2-hectare park, it is surrounded by 7 seaview suites each of which is built separately.

The wonderful view of the horizon, overlooking the sea, opposite the Cerbicales Islands and Sardinia; the lush landscapes in the heart of the Corsican maquis; our establishment, built in stone and filled with charm and authenticity: it is in this dream setting that Les Bergeries de Palombaggia’s restaurant welcomes you.

ROOMS & SUITES
The 14 rooms and 7 suites at Les Bergeries de Palombaggia offer top-of-the-range comfort and a stylish and refined interior design for a completely private stay. Harmony and elegance are on the programme at our establishment of character, which is both welcoming and authentic.

BACHELOR SEAVIEW SUITE
Experience pure joy and complete abandon in these independent suites. All your senses are on the alert and invite you to a change of scenery and escapism: the fragrances of the Corsican maquis surrounding these apartments, the spacious private terrace and its infinite view over the azure sea, the elegant, colourful and refined interior and the privacy.

DELUXE SEA VIEW
The lush natural environment and breathtaking beauty of the Corsican maquis which overlooks the sea are at your feet thanks to the exceptional location of our Deluxe Sea View Rooms to be found on the upper part of the property.

They have a 20 m2 private terrace: a peaceful and quiet private heaven from where you can enjoy the clear panoramic view over the Cerbicales Islands and Sardinia.

SUPERIOR SEAVIEW ROOM
These cosy rooms with a seaview offer a journey through a refined universe with, as a backdrop, the horizon, the sea and the natural environment of Corsica, with all their unrivalled radiance and beauty.

During your stay at Les Bergeries de Palombaggia, these rooms welcome you for an unforgettable experience.A few hundred metres from Palombaggia Beach, they offer a private terrace with a seaview, a large surface area and luxurious comfort in a refined and modern interior.

LA TABLE DE MINA – GOURMET RESTAURANT
La Table de Mina – Mina is short for grandmother in Corsica – serves dishes to delight the taste buds of the greatest gourmets and food lovers in the evenings and prepares light dishes at lunchtime.

THE CHEF
Chef Lucas Perez Gonzales serves traditional gourmet cuisine inspired from méditerranée with fresh local products. In an enchanting setting, its poolside terrace and the varied regional dishes will offer you a culinary journey inspired by the tastes of the past.

This cuisine, between tradition and creativity, served with wines from the region and the mainland will delight even the greatest epicureans.

ROMANTIC DINNERS
For a romantic dinner, an event to celebrate with friends and family or a business meal, La Table de Mina promises tranquility and elegance in Porto-Vecchio, close to the magnificent Palombaggia Beach.

MASSAGE WITH CORSICAN ESSENTIAL OIL
Nathalie, our therapist, offers different massages with local essential oils In your suite, room or on your own terrace, Enjoy a real moment of relaxation.

THINGS TO DO
You will be filled with awe when faced with these magnificent landscapes in the heart of the Corsican maquis.

Close to the superb beach of Palombaggia, this establishment of character reveals a unique style thanks to the natural and noble materials that have been used: stone and wood join forces in this breathtaking natural setting facing the sea and set in the middle of a lush garden.

BOATING
In the mood of sailing or snorkeling we are proud to announce you that Philippe has joined our team. For half day or a day, discover Corsica by the sea. Our talented recruit will lead you for a journey through confidential creeks and splendid gulfs.

This handsome Corsican, tall as a 6 feet 5 inches surfer, will impress you by his knowledge on his own land and little Corsican secrets. To make your mind full of souvenirs, contact our front desk to get more information or any reservation.

VISIT PALOMBAGGIA BEACH, BY BUGGY!
Nothing could be easier than getting to Palombaggia Beach just 700 metres from the establishment: the hotel offers free transfers by buggy (driven by Jacques from Les Bergeries de Palombaggia) in order to allow you to enjoy the superb paradisiacal setting of this beach, considered to be one of the most beautiful in Corsica, which is ideal for rest and relaxation.

VISITING PORTO-VECCHIO
During your getaway in southern Corsica, discover the charms of Porto-Vecchio and its rich history. This former fortified Genoese capital is well worth the detour.

It will delight those who enjoy cultural adventures thanks, in particular, to a visit to the citadel and a walk through the picturesque streets admiring the historic buildings. In the evening, Porto-Vecchio becomes a festive town with many trendy bars in the town centre. You will be able to treat your friends or family to some enjoyable evenings out.

VISIT BONIFACIO
The most southerly town on the Ile de Beauté (just a 40-minute drive) overlooks the sea and appears to hang on the cliffs, making it a unique site which is famous around the world.

You will appreciate the beauty of the landscapes, the charm of its picturesque streets and the historic and cultural treasures of the town, with no fewer than 40 listed sites to be discovered.

A PARADISE FOR SPORT ENTHUSIASTS
Corsica is the perfect playing field for sport enthusiasts. Walking and hiking enthusiasts or mountain bikers will be able to set out between the sea and the mountains to discover the exceptional landscapes of the Ile de Beauté, thanks to the many itineraries and paths available throughout Corsica and their well-preserved beauties.

The interior of the island offers many unmissable and breathtaking natural wonders, including Ospédale Forest and its treasures and the astonishing Bavella Needles in the region of Alta Rocca, to the north of Porto-Vecchio.

Water sport enthusiasts will find plenty to keep them amused on the island: scuba-diving at popular sites renowned for their beauty, jet-ski, kite-surf and sailing. You will be spoiled for choice a few minutes away from Les Bergeries de Palombaggia.

Sperone golf course, in Bonifacio, will delight enthusiasts with its superb landscapes between the sea and the mountains and its course which is ideal for beginners and experienced players.

Website: www.hotel-palombaggia.com

Rooms: 17

Price: from 229 EUR per night

U Capu Biancu opens its doors and the soul of an island is revealed: an island they call Corsica. Or Corse. Or even Kallistê, the very beautiful. An island rising up like a bright frontier facing the world. An ardent land, raw and wild, where life is dreamt and where life is breathed in deeply.

A country whose impetuous character is reflected, just as fiery, in the men and women who inhabit it. A nature that forged temperaments, modeling them after the proud and arrogant mountains, after the chaotic thrusts of the coastline, after the sea by turns serene and tormented.

An island whose beauty has always enticed covetousness, all the more for her place at the heart of the Mediterranean. Today still Corsica resists: a piece of paradise, a heritage to protect. In another age, you might have dared to call U Capu Biancu a bastard child: born of the meeting of earth and sky, of sea and winds.

Today that might seem presumptuous. And yet… U Capu Biancu is a luxurious hotel, boasting a spirit as free, complex and authentic as the nature which gave it birth. It draws from that nature its gentleness and its sincerity, its riches and its humility.

We, Sylvia and Jean-Louis Limongi, raised it like a father and mother. We passed on our DNA, like a father and mother. The DNA of a loving family, for we love this house! It’s the fruit of our efforts, of our passions, of our commitments.

Today the child has grown up. It’s become a 4 star hotel in southern Corsica, where you experience a discrete luxury, felt but not seen. Where you taste authenticity, felt but not on display. Flowered, pungent and heady like the land from which it comes, you breathe and you live U Capu Biancu. Simply.

A VACATION HOME IN BONIFACIO
Yes, a delightful vacation home: elegant and colourful, rich yet discrete. One that you long for when winter pales the landscape, and dream of from the first breath of spring. Distanced from hustle and bustle by a “long asphalt drive”, hidden away in the flowery, sweet-scented maquis.

Built above the sea whose gentle rocking it watches, full and tender. A dwelling place that gladly opens its doors to travellers in search of serenity and of reminiscence. Yes, a vacation home where we meet, where we connect, where we live and let live. Where we find the joy of shared moments, and where we create new memories: warm, peaceful and playful.

By immersing oneself in the heart of a sincere, pure and bewitching nature, humility is rediscovered. Truth becomes evident. Restraint supersedes ostentation. Yes, much more than a luxury Corsican hotel or a seaside hotel, we have invented a vacation home. Only for you. And to be honest…perhaps a bit for ourselves as well.

A TEAM, HOSTS, A FAMILY
Do we dare to call the hosts who welcome you here in this vacation home a family? With no hesitation, yes! For a family is not determined only by blood: it is born too of fundamental values, intertwined values that embrace and harmonise with each other.

These go hand in hand: humour and hard work, respect and honesty, perseverance and sincerity. All values governed by a high standard: a daily demand, one for lived vacations and not only the dream of a vacation. True, we choose the members of our family.

Almost religiously. For we expect them to embrace these values. Because experience is not the only measure of competence. We know that, understand it deeply. We, Sylvie and Jean-Louis, the happy owners of this home, but also.

RESPONSIBLE LUXURY 
U Capu Biancu is, first, a place. A bit of land. A tip of the world. It’s the wild energy that the island of Corsica distills into each vein of our welcoming home. This energy is our luxury: a responsible luxury made of salty and herbal scents, of authentic colours, of incisive aromas and of comforting silences.

A luxury made of space, of expanses where you fill your lungs with unbridled breaths. Free, conscious of what nature offers us. This natural luxury, this freedom to live has always moved and motivated us. And since its 1992 opening, we’ve always thought of U Capu Biancu hotel as the extension of this life philosophy. From its roots to its organization.

Disregarding the setbacks, even derision from those who thought it but a passing phase. Au contraire: it never was. And we have undertaken each action we can to protect the environment which has granted us this exceptional place.

Out of conviction, not out of thrift or trend following. No, we vindicate our actions, now more than ever, fully and passionately. Waging battle against bad habits, trying to invent much better ones, keeping open to new ideas.

In choosing U Capu Biancu, you too are adopting this ideology. And with it, a meaningful vacation. In choosing U Capu Biancu, you too are joining the Rispettu program and its ecological definition of luxury.

For we’ve always known this: luxury is responsible when it is natural. We are convinced of this, for here we all breathe in and breathe out Corsica with deep respect. Here, we shelter from the elements while vibrating to their rhythm. Here, we are. Plainly and simply.

VILLAS IN THE MAQUIS
Corsican hospitality begins here! Advice, assistance, let’s choose together the best villa for you, always at the best price! A villa in Corsica. A villa in the heart of the Corsican maquis. A villa about 3½ kilometers (just over 2 miles) from U Capu Biancu.

A villa a stone’s throw from a Corsican beach. A beguiling thought, is it not? And if you only knew… If you knew how just how much more beguiling it is in person! Fivefold more! For there are five of them, five houses scattered in the holm oak and olive tree shade, amidst a shady, enclosed park.

Five houses tucked away far from curious eyes, hidden behind Bonifacian dry stone walls. Five vacation homes sitting there, near the Canetto beach, near heady vineyards. Rumour has it that these villas bear a strange resemblance to U Capu Biancu hotel…that they’ve soaked up its ambiance, its decor, its charm.

Yes it’s true! They are inspired by U Capu Biancu, and inherited its sobriety, calm, warmth: discrete luxury, savvy and plush design. All while keeping a strong independent streak, a desire for autonomy. Open to the outdoors, each has a private heated pool. And a summer kitchen too. And a near-endless natural space which makes them the perfect haven for families…or for lovers.

SEA VIEW SUITE
It could be imaginary, a fantasy, however it exists, it is real. A few months of work have been necessary for the construction of this splendid suite. A new suite with its own private heated pool offering a breathtaking view on the Gulf of Santa Manza.

The Saveria Suite and its 45sqm will captivate you with its architecture and its beautiful mediterranean decoration where many artisans have worked to create a truly extraordinary suite, in perfect harmony with the spirit of our beautiful hotel. This suite exclusively reserved for couples becomes undoubtedly the most prestigious of Capu Biancu.

JUNIOR SUITE
Their names are Alba, Catalina, Marina, Colomba, Valentina, Lesia, Joséphine, Amaratta, Serena, Stella and Amanza. “Mute islands. Still islands. Unforgettable islands,”* each with a beautiful terrace facing the sea, they take you on a journey like no other.

Some calm the soul with their delicate hues. Others, decked out in warm and colourful shades, lead your imagination to distant borders. Each detail, each material chosen, each sumptuously candid and naturally elegant décor imparts a subtle and original character.

SUPERIOR SEA VIEW ROOM
Seven original rooms, born of the union of audacity and restraint. Each nuanced with the softest of hues, each with a terrace facing the sea. Eight rooms, each different from the next with its unique décor inspiration: hunting, fishing, cooking, travel, chickens.

STANDARD ROOM
These 5 rooms are surely magic! Light tumbles in to them, radiant and reassuring, seeming to come straight out of the maquis and the gardens spread out just there before you. Light inundates each vast terrace then comes inside, clinging to the walls until nightfall.

DINING
U Capu Biancu’s cuisine is its “spirit and image”! Like the hotel, it is committed: sustainably committed, committed to sustainability. Our cuisine innovates to the rhythm of the seasons, of the markets, of the fisherman’s catch. It adapts to our garden, to our hens, to the daily harvest. Come evening, our cuisine is by reservation only, avoiding excess and food waste.

Spontaneous, it branches into ephemeral menus: each day, three different starters, three main courses and three desserts preserve the fresh essence of Corsican flavours and titillate gourmand appetites. U Capu Biancu’s cuisine is just like the hotel itself: alive!

It lives Corsican-style: at breakfast, homemade specialties made in our kitchen from fresh ingredients like breads, buttery brioches, sweet and savoury cakes, fruit salads, compotes, omelets, yoghurts and preserves join forces with island products like AOC honeys, charcuterie and cheeses.

It lives Mediterranean-style, bathing in olive oil, in wild marjoram or wild thyme, dressing in crunchy, colourful fruits and vegetables, soaking up Corsican sun and Mediterranean salt.

It lives in chic and simple style at the paillotte, an exceptional place where generations mix. Where artists, businesspeople, artisans and the retired intermingle with the same laid-back spirit. Where notoriety rubs elbows with anonymity.

A place for everyone, whether staying at the hotel or not, reached by land or by sea. Where you sip coffee savouring the rising sun and delight in dishes each lighter and fresher than the next. Where you treat yourself to a barbecue evening with family, among friends and with zero pretention, or which you take over for a special event.

In short, THE place for people who love gourmet simplicity. It lives in “secret” mode, in the cool of the cellar where the best regional vintages (largely from biodynamic vineyards) nestle against a few grands crus from abroad.

Yes, the cellar…the heart whose beat moves the restaurant, the bar, the paillotte and the tastings. A discrete and no less eminent artery pumping U Capu Biancu’s locavore philosophy. Tasting U Capu Biancu’s cuisine means tasting the fruit of Corsica’s farmers, gardeners and other producers.

It means trying out a Capu experience, like an intimate apérosé. It means respecting resources, preserving the environment and a healthy balance. Yes, U Capu Biancu’s food is, like the hotel itself, fully committed!

CHEF PORTRAIT – GADIO EL HADJI
Gadio’s cuisine? It is a country in itself, nothing more and nothing less! A country that is neither his native Senegal, nor France where he came to the top of his art. Nor even Corsica in truth, though he has lived here for more than twenty years. No, it’s an unknown country, the product of a heady cross-fertilization of flavours. It is the world!

The only recipe he follows is born of instinct and of heart, which infallibly guide his flavor pairings and proportions and lead him to experiment, to innovate, to create. Of course, this recipe draws on experience: the experience, first, of a child who loved to linger clinging to his mother’s robes as she bustled about the kitchen. Then that of a student trained first in Dakar, then in Paris.

And of a kitchen help, learning from his peers and chefs as one learns from a father, enthralled by the slightest gesture, the smallest experimentation. And finally that of a chef who came into his own in our 4-star hotel kitchen in Bonifacio.

Though it was no mean feat, nineteen years ago, to convince him to take up the reins of our gourmet restaurant and to don the chef’s hat! “I was too young,” he admits, “too young to give up partying, going out and my buddies. Too young to take on such a responsibility, even though I knew how to manage a team and a kitchen!” Yet take it on he did, quite naturally.

And today our kitchens waft with the scents of exotic spices and exceptional flavours: here are born the precious, refined dishes which all our guests savour, be they in the restaurant or the paillote: each with Gadio El Hadji’s unmistakable identity.

NOMADIC EXPERIENCES 
Freedom is a vocation here. We scatter that liberty throughout U Capu Biancu’s grounds. So that when you are within the U Capu Biancu fold, you remain travellers, nomads, free human beings. We reinvented some of our offers into nomadic versions.

So you can choose a corner of the beach or a corner of the maquis for your picnic. Or to taste our “apérosé” made up of delicious savoury and sweet homemade “Corsicatapas”, a bottle of Corsican wine, waters, coffees and homemade myrtle liqueur.

Or you can set out in Capu Love style, a basket on your arm filled with Champagne, some nibbles and a blanket, looking for the perfect niche to (re-)declare your love for your beloved. At U Capu Biancu hotel, travellers are free. You are free. So it made perfect sense to offer you these nomadic experiences.

FRESHNESS MEETS SIMPLICITY
The paillote expresses U Capu Biancu’s chic and simple cuisine. Here, in this spot exceptionally open to the Mediterranean, generations mix. Here, with the same laid-back spirit, intermingle artists, businesspeople, retired people and artisans. Here notoriety rubs elbows with anonymity.

Open to all, whether staying at the hotel or not, the paillotte is accessible by land and by sea. Here you sip coffees and savour the rising sun, you delight in dishes each lighter and fresher than the last.

Here you treat yourself to a barbecue evening with family, among friends and with zero pretension, or you take it over for a special event. Yes, U Capu Biancu’s paillotte is THE place for lovers of gourmet simplicity.

TRUE LUXURY
Cultivate farniente: the art of doing nothing. Pamper laziness. Give in to letting go. Slow the flow of your thoughts, forget worldly hassles. What a delicious fantasy. Or only a fantasy? Perhaps. Unless… Yes, until you push open the door of our hotel-spa here in southern Corsica.

Until you set down your bags and take a well-deserved intermission from it all. Plunge into laziness like a religious convert, with passion and devotion. Of course, like any cult, this one requires unwavering will and belief: belief in your own capacity to just observe the hours pass.

A belief in the existence, here and now, of a peaceful and soothing universe. A belief too in the sacrosanct siesta. Requirements which are only good for you – aspirations wholly indispensable for the health of your body and soul.

THE NATURAL BEACHES 
Follow the sea. Just a bit farther. Voilà! Here you are, at the foot of U Capu Biancu hotel. In the heart of Santa Manza gulf in Bonifacio, where the Mediterranean drew three subtly charming beaches. One furnished with gazebos, moorings (by reservation) and a pontoon, launching point for water activities.

Yes…three little shorelines to savour authenticity and tranquility. Here you’ll reconnect with nature’s simple pleasures: sand, sun, and sea. Here you’ll choose how to experience your encounter with our shore.

Before stepping onto the sand, you could cloister yourself in a gazebo and unwind on one of the canopy beds. Tempted by a nap or a cool drink as close as possible to the sea? Our beach attendant will help you to set up one of the mattresses and parasols stowed there on a corner of the beach.

If you’d rather soak up the sand’s heat, you can make your way from one shore to the next or wind your way through the maquis to the next cove, more secret and secluded, where Queen Elizabeth set foot during a Mediterranean cruise. Yes, on these shores you can choose how to reconnect with Corsica’s nature.

SPA & WELLNESS
And to once more find harmony with your body. Melt into a one-of-a-kind universe, like ours at the U Capu Biancu hotel spa in Bonifacio: a universe entirely crafted of wood, intimate and exclusive.

A cocoon designed to welcome only one of you or a couple at a time. Here you abandon yourself wholly to the expert hands of our masseuse. You breathe in the island scents that perfume our oils, creams and balms.

The remarkably authentic treatments of the Crena Care Cosmetics® line plunge you into the heart of the maquis, exploring the natural qualities of a fertile land and of a generous natural heritage. And for the ultimate in refinement, there’s nothing quite like a donkey milk bath: a haze of sweetness and escape for a moment of utter relaxation.

SEA OUTINGS
The Mediterranean: Corsica’s salt-tinged breath, her blue lung. It sharpens her silhouette and polished her curves, creates her shores and draws her little bays, scattering them with grains of sand and shells.

Long feared for its sudden, uncontrollable fits of rage, this sea has little by little allowed itself to be tamed…just enough for you to sail and dive. Here at the hotel, we invite you to soak up the Med’s vital energy.

Set out aboard a Boston Whaler Outrage 370 with a 3 x 350 horsepower engine to discover the Lavezzi islands or Bonifacio’s caves. Navigate in search of dolphins on a smaller craft, or get dropped off at one of the fabulous nearby beaches with a taxi boat.

FITNESS
Kinesis, treadmill, power plate, elliptical trainer: perhaps not synonymous with a dream vacation for everyone. But for active travellers, a good workout with a fabulous sea view can be just that. An energizing, fortifying moment, a good sweat to release all trace of stress. And since it feels good to sweat, no need to seek out air conditioning!

YOGA
Plenitude. A state of fullness, completeness, being at peace; the goal of yoga. The serene smile illuminating our yogi Jean Pierre’s face conveys all the pleasures that yoga brings. If you too seek that magic feeling of mind-body unity, join us twice a week for a yogic interlude. Above all, keep your eyes open! You’ll see how precious this marine world is.

WEDDINGS
Engagement parties, weddings (or proposals), vow renewal ceremonies, birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, christenings, baptisms…so many festive and happy events which cannot be relegated to mere episodes.

On the contrary, these are the moments which joyfully punctuate life, bring it beauty, transcend it. They are the wellsprings to which we return with delectation and nostalgia when our morale falters or fatigue overtakes us.

They are the peals of laughter turned to diamonds, kisses and comforting hugs, words and images anchored to our deepest selves. And know this: they are the heart of our profession; they give us the impetus for our work. Which is why we take such great care of them: preciously, minutely.

Preparing them with you; composing even the tiniest of notes, infusing the slightest breath, drawing the smallest of details, writing a part or the whole of the partition. And if we give this much passion to it, it’s because we know that the final work can only be a masterpiece.

A SEMINAR IN CORSICA 
To think about business, to talk shop in a four-star hotel beside the sea…the very idea might seem absurd. And yet it is self-evident. Above all because of the setting: calm and perfectly suited for concentration.

And because we’ve created a studious space, as serious as it is welcoming, and designed it so that your business event – seminar, workshop, retreat, meeting, team-building, incentive reward – be as useful as it is impactful.

No chance of finding a cold, impersonal seminar room – far from it! First by opening it to everyone, whether or not a guest at the hotel. And by designing it like a workshop: the warmth of wood, iron for hard work, and high-tech equipment for convenience and ease.

Here and there leather chairs, covered with sheep pelts for comfort; books to fuel the imagination, dictionaries for knowledge, tomes revealing the mysteries of Corsican flora and fauna, legends and savoir-faire – to share their history.

A coffee corner for breaks: espressos, teas, fresh drinks, frappe fritters and organic lemon canistrelli biscuits to sooth and revive busy minds. Behind a glazed window, the wine and cheese cellar might just lure the less-focused: best they turn their backs to it lest they drool in distraction !

AL FRESCO MEETINGS
The outdoors as a workspace? Now there’s an idea! An idea whose time has come, far from the daily grind. Brainstorming or co-working meetings can move to the lawn, to the shade of a tree, to the edge of the pool: a natural and unconventional setting will stoke your curiosity and gets colleagues’ creative juices flowing. And will certainly air foggy brains.

WATER ACTIVITIES
Sometimes you just have to jump in: to strengthen your body and use up your energy while having a blast, to destroy all traces of nervous fatigue. Our advice? Let yourself be tempted by one of the hotel’s water activities:

• Canoe (available only from mid june to mid september-depending on weather conditions)
• SUP (stand-up paddleboard) (available only from mid june to mid september-depending on weather conditions)

And if your thirst for distraction is unquenched or you are looking for stronger sensations, find the answer to your wishes at one of our nearby partners:

• Hiking with Stephane Rogliano
• Excursion with 4 x 4 Rangers with Corsica
• Ranger Jet Ski and Quad outings with Pirate Aventure
• Kitesurf with Corsica Kiteboarding
• Scuba Diving wit Scuba Libre
• Catamaran Tour with Voiles de Bonifacio Canyoning & Via Ferrata with Xtreme Sud
• Boat Rental with Bonifactio Yachting and Nautic Aventures

NATURE SERVING CULTURE 
“Nature can do all, and does all” as Montaigne said: how true that is for the island of Corsica! Here nature has been at work for thousands of years, shaping the land to its whims. Creating people, villages and cities; using some to defend her rights, and others to show off her creative talents.

In the far south, Bonifacio is a striking example: white, towering and proud, she scornfully eyes the world, firmly camped atop cliffs whose every mote she married. Facing her across the strait, the polished rocks of the Lavezzi islands emerge, true marine creations.

Everywhere on this land, mountainous and ringed with welcoming beaches, nature has begotten…culture! Giving different accents to a tongue more song than speech. Inspiring painters, writers, chefs and filmmakers. A culture carefully preserved in museums, sheltered in many religious monuments, savoured at excellent tables, and proudly evident in the people you meet.

HIKES & PICNICS IN SOUTHERN CORSICA
“To walk through a beautiful country in fine weather, without being obliged to hurry, and with a pleasant prospect at the end, is of all kinds of life the one most suited to my taste.” We don’t know what Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s pleasant prospect was, but we think – with good reason! – that yours could be the orri

On Monaccia d’Aullène’s trail, or Bonifacio’s Madonetta or Pertusato lighthouses. Reaching them means passing through exceptional scenery and sites, and facing spectacular panoramas. Who knows? Perhaps you’ll discover the secrets of an enchanting place.

A delicious, scented, full-bodied land, a land you will savour over your picnic of cheese, cured meats and other island fare. Orii are rock shelters, sheltering humans here since prehistoric times. They have served as grain silos and even as tombs. But above all they have fed the imagination, inspiring stories and legends.

TRAVELLING BOOKS
At U Capu Biancu, books have broken free. Travelling books, they wander from their bookshelves, ignoring their entertaining neighbours in the leisure area (billiards, foosball, checkers, chess and other card and board games).

They move along from one reader to another: laze in a bedroom, loiter by the pool, dawdle on the corner of a table. Letting themselves be devoured or flipped through, they open doors to unknown world, they tell tales in many tongues of incredible lives, they sketch out faces and landscapes.

Here and there are stories penned by Corsican authors: reading them, you can feel the island’s very pulse. Moved to scribble some words of your own, you can slip them between the pages to share your feelings and impressions with the next readers. The book becomes a relay, an instrument of freedom and sharing.

BOTANICAL DISCOVERIES 
He is a botanist, a horticulturist, and a nose. Who deeply smells plants, breathes them in – even more, who listens to them, caresses them, perhaps even speaks to them. And above all, loves and raises them: both for what they are, “unique living beings”, and for what they tell us, “a story, their own and that of humankind.” Stéphane Rogliano gladly shares his passion.

For over 20 years he’s roamed the island roads to seek out the vegetal world. And of course we strongly encourage you to follow his footsteps through the heart of the maquis or along the mountain slopes, to discover with him an unsuspected universe. A universe that stirs each of your senses.

BONIFACIO
Bonifacio…an ancient city whose beauty has only grown with time’s indignities over troubled centuries. More appealing than ever. Pious Bonifacio, whose walls abound with religious monuments, whose centuries-old streets, once riotous with public criers, water bearers and pedlars of all stripes, are thick with fantastic adventures.

Bonifacio, whose history goes well beyond its bastion – a history brought alive by one of our guides, who will make you shiver at the great plague of 1526, at the incessant sieges (especially the most terrible siege of the Pirate Dragut), and at the dramatic 1855 shipwreck of the Sémillante. A history that reveals the grandeur of the Bonifacian soul

Rooms: 41

Price: from 378 EUR per night

Source: www.ucapubiancu.com

A member of the Les Collectionneurs, Hôtel Les Mouettes, is an authentic 19th century waterfront villa surrounded by palm trees, and eucalyptus – some centuries old. It has been welcoming clients, guests and friends for almost a century.

Close to Ajaccio’s lively city centre but a world away from its hustle and bustle, the beachfront Hôtel Les Mouettes boasts the best location in the region. It is also just a few minutes from Ajaccio’s international airport. Each of its 27 elegantly decorated rooms and suites is different from the next, making this hotel a stylishly beautiful waterfront residence.

Guests are lulled by the soothing sound of the waves on our private white sandy beach. Beach loungers, parasols, fins, masks and snorkels are available free of charge. You can also explore the Ajaccio Bay on one of our paddleboards.

From the pool’s sun-filled terrace, our hotel offers an unparalleled view across the Ajaccio Bay. The saltwater pool and jacuzzi are heated from April to October.

The hotel’s main terrace opens beautifully onto the open sea, shaded by umbrella pines and palm trees. The terrace is the hotel’s main hub where you can enjoy anything from breakfast to afternoon tea, aperitifs and brandy.

Our vast lounge is a cosy sanctuary on cool autumn and spring evenings, offering comfortable, intimate spots that are perfect for a cup of tea or a glass of wine.

Hôtel Les Mouettes has a renowned place in Ajaccio’s history as one of Corsica’s first luxury hotels. Called the Hostellerie de la Grande Bleue when it was built in 1930, it took on its current name in 1954, and has been hosting prestigious guests ever since.

Owned by the Pieri family – who also owns the Hôtel Castel Brando in Cap Corse – since 2006, Hôtel Les Mouettes continues to stand out as a timeless yet contemporary institution.

DELUXE VILLA
Gorgeous Mediterranean Villa with five-star services, located 1km from the hotel, at the top of a promontory overlooking the Ajaccio Bay. A real holiday gem, combining an exceptional location with 180-degrees panoramic sea view, swimming pool, Mediterranean gardens and charming interior decor.

Unobstructed views, absolute calm, nature, charm, just a few minutes from the white sandy beaches of the Route des Sanguinaires and Capo di Feno, as well as the city centre, the market, the shops and the restaurants of Ajaccio.

DELUXE SUITE
Located on the upper floors, the Deluxe Suites offer sweeping views over the Mediterranean Sea, as well as a sumptuous Mediterranean decor and supreme comfort.

In addition to an ample indoor area comprised between 45 and 55 square metres (480-590 sq. ft.), with separated bedroom and living-room, each Deluxe suite has a vast private terrace with sun-filled outdoor lounge areas and sun loungers.

High-end King bed with plush mattress topper, indoor living room with sofa bed. Free Wi-Fi access, Bluetooth speaker, smart satellite TV, mini bar, Nespresso® coffee machine, air conditioning and safe. Luxury bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, Casanera® amenities and professional hair dryer.

JUNIOR SUITE
Located on the Garden Level and on the Second Floor, the Junior Suites offer a unique view of the Mediterranean Sea. Luxurious and comfortable, they have a bedroom and a separate living room.

In addition to an indoor space comprised between 30 and 35 square metres (320-375 sq. ft.), each suite offers a large terrace or private loggia, with an outdoor lounge and sun loungers.

PRIVILEGE ROOM
Located on the upper floors, the Privilege Rooms offer a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea. The decor is lavish yet comfortable; it exudes elegance, with a personal feel. In addition to an indoor area comprised between 25 and 30 square metres (270-320 sq. ft.), each Privilege Room has a large private terrace or loggia with a sun-filled outdoor lounge area.

DINING
A Terrazza is located on our panoramic terrace overlooking the Med, and offers a fine-dining, generous, locally-sourced and inspired cuisine. Open everyday for Dinner. Our casual-chic trattoria, A Terrazzina, is open on the same premises everyday for Lunch.

Corsican-Italian Alessandro Capone, named Best Young Chef by the Gault-Millau France Guide in 2019, brings to your table his talentuous savoir-faire in assembling flavours, as well as his in-depth knowledge of Corsica and the Mediterranean’s best seasonal products and producers. In addition, a light fare menu is available at the restaurant every afternoon, as well as later on for in-room dining.

WELLNESS SERVICES

• Open-air spa (covered and heated in spring and autumn)
• Hammam
• Relaxing massages
• Body care
• Face care
• Manicure & pedicure
• Yoga and Pilates classes
• Consultation with a licensed osteopath
• Private fitness classes with a certified fitness instructor

EXCEPTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Just a few minutes from the hotel are the spectacular Grand Site de la Parata and the Sanguinaires Islands and the great pristine beach of Capo di Feno, two classified nature reserves at the gates of the city, and just a few minutes from the hotel.

The two sites are linked by the Sentier des Douaniers, immersed in the coastal maquis, an accessible walk during which the panoramas are breathtaking.

PRISTINE BEACHES
The Ajaccio Bay is famous for its many fine sandy beaches with turquoise waters. The most beautiful ones are nearby: Capo di Feno, Terre Sacrée, Marinella… to name but a few.

Almost every beach, wild or “domesticated”, has its own beach restaurant where you can have lunch and drinks. Upon request, we will prepare a bottle of wine or champagne and appetizers for you to enjoy the sunset with your feet in the sand.

STROLLING IN AJACCIO
Just a stone’s throw from the hotel, the Mediterranean at its best: Ajaccio’s old port and its fishermen’s boats, the Genoese architecture and the colourful streets of the old centre and the colourful market stalls…

Stroll through the streets of Ajaccio and discover its charming boutiques. Let yourself be tempted by an outfit or a coral ornament, find the ideal souvenir to take away: to please yourself or to please others. Stop at a lively café terrace or at an authentic restaurant to observe a generous and warm city.

Once the sun goes down, a few places welcome night owls to relive party moments. The city’s Casino welcomes the more adventurous. Here again, we will be able to advise you on the best places to go to experience the city like a local, for an evening or a few days’ escapade.

CULTURAL BREAKS
The Palais Fesch – Musée des Beaux-Arts, houses, among other things, one of the finest European collections of early Italian and Renaissance paintings. The Maison Bonaparte, the birthplace of Napoleon I, contains a major collection of personal effects, furniture and historical documents that belonged to the emperor.

The Marc Petit Museum, located in the Lazaret, offers a very fine collection of the school of Corsican painters from the beginning of the 20th century, as well as temporary exhibitions of a high standard.

GREEN COUNTRYSIDE
Discover the green valleys of the Gravona and Prunelli, swimming in the river, the Tolla lake, Bocognano, Vizzavona and the Ese plateau in the mountains, all in the heart of the regional natural park of Corsica.

If you wish, you can take one of our delicious picnic baskets with you. We will also be happy to give you the addresses of the best traditional inns in the hinterland.

DAY ESCAPES
At only 1h30 from the hotel, you can discover :

• The Gulf of Porto, the Calanches de Piana and the Scandola Reserve, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO
• The region of Corte and the interior of Corsica

We will indicate the best stops for your journey, or we will organise an excursion with a private driver-guide or, even better, a cruise from Ajaccio.

LEISURE & ACTIVITIES
Our concierges take care of everything: a whole range of experiences await you to make your stay memorable.

AT SEA
In Corsica, the sea is omnipresent. We offer a wide range of water sports activities from the hotel or in the immediate vicinity:

• Sailing or motor boat rental
• Day cruise with skipper
• Stand-up Paddle in free access
• Mask, flippers & snorkel in free access
• Jet-Ski (with or without licence)
• Fishing-Walking in the sea
• Excursions at sea

CULTURE & LEISURE

• Visits to wineries
• Corsican wine tasting masterclass
• Ajaccio Casino
• For children: A Cuppulata, the city of turtles

Website: www.hotellesmouettes.fr

Rooms: 27

Price: from 350 EUR per night

The Roi Théodore is the place to stay if you both want to relax and enjoy the tranquility of a charming hotel (true haven of rest), and to have a lively night life. Whatever you’re looking for, the Hotel Le Roi Théodore will have it in store. (The hotel combines calm, escape, gastronomy and wild nights out.)

Travel to encounter the delights of a beautifully preserved island: Le Roi Theodore hotel offers the perfect holiday experience, full of unexpected encounters and unforgettable moments…

In Porto-Vecchio, Le Roi Théodore welcomes you into a peaceful oasis. Our spacious guest rooms, the gourmet restaurant, the peaceful spa, our 3 pools and of course the whole team will help transform your stay into an unforgettable experience!

ROOMS & SUITES
The hotel offers 47 rooms and 6 spacious suites overlooking the pool or gardens. All rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning / heating, bathroom with walk-in shower, hairdryer, separate WC, TNT flat-screen TV, safe (no extra charge), coffeemakers and mini-bar. Complimentary Wi-Fi connection in rooms and public areas of the hotel.

The Comfort rooms located upstairs and Superior located on the ground floor with terrace, have a sleeping area with a double bed and a seating area that can accommodate a little sofa bed. Bar, library, rest rooms, meeting rooms and private parking at your disposal.

THEODOR FIRST SUITE
Calm luxury and brightness for an exceptional Suite. Through its large windows, it offers a panorama of the gardens and the pool and a distant view of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio and the upper town.

Located on the upper floor, the master suite with a 65m² area has a spacious bedroom with a luxurious double bed, a walk-in wardrobe, a fully equipped bathroom and a furnished private terrace.

JUNIOR SUITES
The Junior Suites are contemporary style and feature a luxurious QueenSize double bed.
They are located upstairs, with an area of 35-58 m², composed of a living room, dressing room, spacious bathroom, with or without terrace, with views over the pool and gardens.

Possibility to add an extra bed in the living area, separated from the Queen Sized bed by a sliding door (Japanese screen). (Only available in certain rooms)

SUPERIOR ROOM
Superior rooms are spacious, with a calm and airy feel. Located on the ground floor, the 28m²room feels more spacious thanks to a small living room overlooking the garden or the swimming pool.

They enjoy a small terrace with sun beds where you can laze pleasantly.Each room has either a Queen Size double bed or twin beds and a comfortable seating area.
Possibility of adding an extra bed to accommodate a child.

COMFORT ROOM
The “Comfort” rooms are overlooking the swimming pool and the gardens. Located on the first floor, these rooms have no terrace but thanks to its 28m² and its small lounge overlooking the gardens or the pool the rooms feel more spacious.

Each room has a Queen Size double bed or twin beds and a comfortable seating area. Possibility of adding an extra bed to accommodate a child.

RESTAURANT LA TABLE DU ROI
Comfortably installed on the terrace beside the pool, enjoy a moment of relaxation and gastronomy, delight yourself to a Mediterranean cuisine, inventive and perfumed with spicy flavors.

SPA & WELLNESS

• Recharging your batteries thanks to the beneficial warmth of our hammam and our facial and body treatments,
• unwinding with our world massages, oriental massage, relaxing and rejuvenating deep massage or the relaxing back massage,
• Allowing yourself a beauty break with targeted beauty treatments

Happiness is not a sin; treat yourself with a unique and unforgettable experience… Treatment rooms, the latest UV cabins, hammam and of course the benefits of our beauty treatments come together to create the perfect SPA experience.

Website: www.roitheodore.com

Rooms: 53

Price: from 228 EUR per night

Corsica, one of the most beautiful island in the world, hide a secret… a place surrounded by preserved and whild nature. A five stars Hotel in South Corsica where luxury meets beauty and serenity.

The adress is shared between insiders: Five stars Hotel Marinca & Spa at Olmeto Beach, in front of Propriano. With its private beach, overhanging the sea and Valinco golf. Everything is designed to make you live exceptional moment in this true paradise.

Surrounded by wild creeks and maquis, Hotel Marinca has its private beach, with golden sand and equipped with sunbeds. Jump into clear water, taste a delicious and fresh cocktail and enjoy the panoramic view over the Valinco golf : you are at Hotel Marinca.

We’ve been your best partners for 20 years now and we’re so proud to be able to help you write your history. Entrust us with your biggest dreams and we will make them come true for you.

Hotel Marinca & Spa offers luxury rooms, spread over two floors and ground floor of a old Corsican building in the Private Domain of Vitricella. All Rooms and Suites are available in two decoration trends : ‘Design’ and ‘Sub-wood’. Jacuzzi and Penthouse Suites are equipped with outside bubble baths that offer panoramic view over the sea.

Soft and cosy, the rooms are true cocoons of comfort. Evasion or Executive, with large terrace or equipped logia, they offer panoramic view over the sea. Live the privileged magic night experience in the floating suite.

A world where all your senses are awakened… our new Spa by Clarins in Olmeto, invites you to a moment of relaxation in an atypical universe.

A menu of treatments, hammam with the scent of eucalyptus, a sauma with a Himalayan salt wall, a sensory shower, a heated indoor swimming pool: 1001 wonders in the Spa of the Marinca hotel, dedicated to well-being, with its refined and elegant decor.

Directing at gastronomic Restaurant ‘La Verrière’ the Chef Jean-Luc L’Hourre, the only ‘Meilleur Ouvrier de France’ in Corsica. The Beach Restaurant ‘La Paillote’ is welcoming you with its fresh and gourmet menu made of summer flavors. Fresh fishes, lobsters and local products are highlighted by the Chef and his team.

A large pastry showcase is offered by the Pastry Chef. The Taste Area “U Fattu” offers Corsical local products to discover on the spot or take away. The Panoramic Bar “Le William” presents its Cocktails and Champagnes in a chic but relaxed atmosphere.

We take care of everything for you…Our concierge service, directed by a Clef d’Or concierge will make you live unforgettable moments at Hotel Marinca ***** & Spa by planning a tailor-made stay in Corsica. From transport to visits and activites, we take car oe everything for your!

THE BREAKFAST
Start your day with a gourmet and creative breakfast that will charm you. The pastry Chef and his team suggest every morning to taste a selection of refined products. From Healthy to Gourmet : infinite choice for and exceptional breakfast.

Located in Restaurant La Verriere, enjoy the buffet on the panoramic terrace, in front of the sea. Pastries and home-made pies, fruits, fresh bread, juice : a delight ! What about succumbing to the temptation of fresh pankakes cooked in front of you?

GASTRONOMIC RESTAURANT LA VERRIÈRE
The only ‘Meilleur Ouvrier de France’ to practice its art in Corsica, the Chef Jean-Luc l’Hourre combines exceptionnal to corsican products in order to offer dishes as beautiful as succulent.

Always in search for excellence, the Chef offers a gastronomic cooking gourmet and creative. Thanks to delicacies such as green aspargus, wild turbot, sheep cheese, each products is highlighted by the Chef. Let yourself be seduced by refined creations.

THE PAILLOTE
Need a break on the water edge? Spend a relaxing moment after a nap or a touristic trip on the Beauty Island. Let yourself be seduced by our delicious pastries. Youngs and Olds gourmets won’t resist!

THE BAR
With a chic and cosy atmosphere, the Panoramic Bar offers creative cocktails renewed everyday. On its panoramic terrace that overhang Valinco bay and mediterranean sea, spend an unforguettable moment in a timeless and magical area.

Real living space, the Panoramic bar is an area of sharing and meeting. You will discover it at your arrival, have a sit.. read a book, discuss…You will discover our barman original creations.

COCKTAIL BEACH
Enjoy the atmosphere of the late afternoon summer day. Everyday the Paillote offers a Cocktail Beach aperitif – Happy hour – from 6pm. Feet in the sand, tast the delicious cocktails: Bellini, Mojitos, Home made Sangria – with or withour alcohol ! An excellent way to start the evening.

THE SPA
Immerse yourself in a world where all your senses are awakened… our new spa by Clarins in Olmeto, near Propriano, invites you to a moment of total relaxation in an atypical universe.

The journey begins with a hammam with the scent of eucalyptus, or a sauna with a Himalayan salt wall, to continue towards a Nordic atmosphere in the Ice room with its ice wall and fountain. The ceremony can be extended to the heated indoor swimming pool, which opens onto a large solarium with a sea view, decorated with vegetation.

Immerse yourself in a world where all your senses are awake, experience for a moment the whims of nature, a tropical rain, a summer storm, or a mountain mist, you are in the sensory shower. Lovers can meet for a twilight romance in a Jacuzzi signature bath with Champagne and strawberries.

Five treatment suites for solo or duo massages are the place to be for absolute well-being. The plant-based products and rigorous protocols are signed by the iconic high-end brand Clarins.

Each person is unique, the treatments or rituals are entirely personalized. The Marinca also welcomes guests who are not staying at the hotel and wish to take advantage of the spa.

THE POOLS
The three outside pools are located in the luxurious garden. Overhanging the sea, they invite you to wellness and relaxation. The shaded woodland host sunbeds and parasols, offering calm and quite place for a relaxation moment.

Let you rock by the sound of a sweet sun breeze and the maquis fragrance let go. In the Spa ‘Un Monde Ailleurs’ the inside pool offers an option to cold days. Enjoy a 28°C warmed water whilde admiring the sea through large windows.

THE BEACH
Boasting an idyllic location right on the water, the Hôtel Marinca has access to the beach, with its golden sands and crystal-clear waters. Surrounded by wild coves and bordered by scrubland.

Since June 6, 2023, the hotel has received authorization from the Prefecture to provide a maximum of 30 mattresses for our clients on the beach. This measure requires adjustments to our usual operations services. Indeed, clients who have rented one of these 30 mattresses, will be able to benefit from our beach services.

However for clients who wish to set up wherever they like on the beach, we have implemented a self-management system for mattresses and parasols. This service is free of charge, but the beach attendant service is not authorized beyond the limit of the 30 mattresses arranged on our beach. This is due to new constraints from the Prefecture.

You want to spend an idle stay? Hour Hotel invites you to relax on its private beach with golden sand, sunbeds and parasols. Discover a wild and preserved nature, few steps away from your bedroom. Corsica is also a beach paradise. From our private pontoon, with our boat, discover the various wild creek, perfect to jump in clear water.

WEDDINGS
Discover a magical and timeless place : Hotel Marinca & Spa. Located in a preserved domain, in front of the sea, our house has only one mission : make you live the unforgettable.

What about a sea wedding? A ceremony on the beach? We will demonstrate our know-how to transform the best day of your life into a magical moment. To live exceptional moment, for unforgettable memories.

Plan the perfect wedding ceremony by saying yes on our golden sand beach, under an arch especially decorated for the occasion. The Hotel Marinca & Spa offers your the possibiliy to plan your union in an idyllic place, on its private beach, in front of the sea.

Trust our know-how and profesionnalism to plan your reception. From the place choice to the decoration and the menus, we will plan every details to organize a reception that meets your expectations.

The Chef, Jean-Luc L’Hourre, the only one Meilleur Ouvrier de France in Corsica will suggest a tailor-made menu. Its creative cooking, made of exceptional local products will meet your expectations.

The Hotel Marinca wine cellar, made of more than a hundred references, refects Corsican vineyards diversity. Our sommelier will compose with you the perfect wine-paired menu. Our Pastry Chef will create the perfect wedding cake and desserts. Tailor-made, they will fit your ceremony theme and will please your senses.

From invitation cards customization to the wedding cake conception and floral decor creation, give us your trust to simplify your wedding plan and turn this day into a true fairytale. Our team will work with you or your wedding planner. A will? A specific idea? Let us know everything… we will turn your idea into magic and emotion.

SEA EXCURSION ABOARD MARINCA

• HALF DAY : Tracks suggested : Coastal Conservancy OR Snorkeling with fishes at Cacau OR Shopping at Ajaccio and Sanguinaires Islands visit
• DAY : Tracks suggested : Tizzano and its little bays OR Snorkeling with fish at Cacau plus Sanguinaires Islands visit and Ajaccio stop.
• GREAT DAY : Tracks suggested : Bonifacio OR Lavezzi Islands OK Sanguinaires Island, Piana, Girolata and Scandola.

Website: www.hotel-marinca.com

Rooms: 58

Price: from 558 EUR per night

Nestled in almost three hectares of gardens overlooking the bay of Porto Vecchio, Casadelmar boasts a dream location by the sea, minutes from the town centre and the most beautiful beaches of southern Corsica.

The resort is the result of a successful collaboration between its owner and the architect Jean-François Bodin. The minimalist wood and glass architecture, understated decor and spectacular views throughout create a serene atmosphere for a truly relaxing stay.

The 34 elegant rooms and suites and luxurious private villa all have magnificent terraces with panoramic sea views. The water of the 25m outdoor pool blends into the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio.

Designed by renowned landscape architect Jean Mus, the Mediterranean gardens are like a precious jewellery box that provides the setting for a constant dialogue between flora and fauna.

Ancient olive trees, Florence cypresses, umbrella pines, rockroses, myrtle bushes and everlasting flowers line the paths as guests stroll through the gardens, moving between light and shade. At the 2-Michelin starred gourmet restaurant Le Casadelmar, Italian chef Fabio Bragagnolo prepares simple dishes infused with the flavours of the Mediterranean.

Spa Casadelmar is a luxurious cocoon where guests relax and enjoy a wide range of natural treatments and traditional therapies based on the rituals developed by British skincare and spa specialists ESPA.

PRIVATE VILLA WITH POOL
Hidden in the gardens, the private villa overlooks the bay and offers complete privacy. Like the hotel, its contemporary design is in perfect harmony with the natural surroundings. The villa boasts three elegant suites:

• On the ground floor: one 120m2 suite with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a 150m2 terrace and an 18m private heated pool
• On the first floor: one 75m2 suite with a 20m2 terrace and one 61m2 suite with a 20m2 terrace

GOURMET RESTAURANT
At Casadelmar’s 2-Michelin starred gourmet restaurant, Italian chef Fabio Bragagnolo prepares simple Mediterranean cuisine that enhances the ingredients by creating subtle, harmonious flavour combinations.

The menu reflects his light, contemporary style of cooking, enriched by the different spices, textures and sauces he continually invents. Exotic accents produce unusual contrasts, but the results are always balanced.

GRILL & LOUNGE RESTAURANT
Set under wistera-covered pergolas and on a large panoramic terrace with spectacular views of the bay, the Grill and Lounge Restaurants offer a delicious menu accented with exotic flavours. Choose from pasta dishes, salads, plates of fine Italian cured meats, fish tartares or magnificent assortments of sushi.

THE CHEF – FABIO BRAGAGNOLO 
Fabio Bragagnolo is dedicated to preparing gourmet dishes that reflect the spirit of the hotel and live up to Casadelmar’s incomparable natural surroundings. A baker’s son born in northern Italy, he has been passionate about cooking ever since he was a young boy.

After working in a number of top international restaurants, he arrived in France in 1999 to take up the position of sous-chef at Carpaccio in the Royal Monceau in Paris, which he believes is the gastronomic capital of the world. He then moved to Porto Vecchio, Corsica, to open the Casadelmar restaurant, where he was deputy executive chef for eight years.

Hard-working and modest, with a sophisticated sense of taste and an expert’s flair for creativity, he was the natural choice to take over as head chef in 2014. Since then he has won two Michelin stars in recognition of his exceptional talent and savoir-faire.

PASTRY CHEF CLAUDIO PEZZETTI
Originally from Padua, Italy, Claudio Pezzetti joined Casadelmar when it opened, and his career as pastry chef has developed with the restaurant. The creations he has produced over the years demonstrate a perfect mastery of his art.

Like his close colleague Fabio Bragagnolo, Claudio focuses on Mediterranean ingredients such as brocciu and mascarpone cheese, or amaretto and limoncello liqueurs, to create sensationally light and elegant desserts, including passion fruit soufflé with Tahitian vanilla, Granny Smith apple sphere, and chocolate medley.

SPA ESPA
Decorated with dark wood, Japanese fabric and Medici marble, Casadelmar’s Spa & Wellness was designed as a calming retreat from the exuberant natural surroundings and sunlit world outside, a luxurious cocoon where guests can relax and unwind.

The spa offers a wide range of natural treatments and traditional therapies based on the rituals developed by British skincare and spa specialists ESPA, which provide long-lasting physical and emotional benefits.

ESPA products are carefully created with meticulous attention to textures and fragrances, and combine active ingredients (essential oils, marine extracts and botanicals) derived from natural sources. Treatments are tailored to the specific needs of guests.

The spa also offers a special treatment made with essential oils from Corsican shrubs grown in Casadelmar’s own herb garden, such as everlasting flowers, lavender, sage, rosemary and thyme depending on the season.

The fitness centre boasts magnificent views of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio and offers state-of-the-art equipment. A personal coach is available for custom private sessions on request.

MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, WEDDINGS
Located less than two hours from Europe’s major cities, in the heart of the Mare Nostrum region with its pristine beaches, mountains and rivers, Casadelmar is the perfect choice for professional or private events.

Casadelmar can be completely privatised for meetings, incentives, weddings and anniversaries and offers a fully equipped work area with panoramic views of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio. Our Concierge service is also available to organise complementary activities for your guests.

LA PLAGE CASADELMAR 
La plage Casadelmar is nestled at the end of the Benedettu peninsula. Lined with pine trees and red rocks, the fine sandy beach overlooks the Gulf of Porto Vecchio. Chill Out beds await you on the sandy beach, inviting you to relax.

A few steps away, small, secret coves of crystal clear water are waiting to be discovered. Here, the key word is silence…while in the distance, Porto Vecchio, the “city of salt”, beckons.

PALOMBAGGIA BEACH
Watercolour blue outlined by porphyry rose…white dunes in the distance, shaded by umbrella pines. This wonderful beach is one of the most beautiful on the island. Its deep waters are also a paradise for children. Palombaggia offers magnificent views of the Cerbicale isles.

These five spartan, windswept islands are a haven for birds, and classed as a nature reserve. This unspoilt natural beauty sweeps all the way south to the Cap d’Acciaghju.

BAY OF SANTA GIULIA
Located to the south of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio, the Bay of Santa Giulia is quite simply heaven on earth. With its beautiful lagoon at the foot of a mountain and miles of fine white sand, this is one of the most famous beaches in southern Corsica. It is also one of the region’s most dynamic watersports hubs, offering a wide range of activities. A beach that offers everything.

SAINT CYPRIEN BEACH
The town of Lecci is rightly proud of this small bay, which boasts a magnificent beach bordered by Arasu lake.A Genoese tower overlooks the site, and numerous remains have been discovered near the mouth of the Osu.

White sand, turquoise water and red rocks: a palette of eye-dazzling colours. The beach is suitable for children because of the gently sloping sea bed. It is also a base for several watersports outfitters, who offer water skiing, sailing, jet skiing and other activities.

RONDINARA BEACH
Located halfway between Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio, the shell-shaped Bay of Rondinara is a delight for boaters, who come to enjoy the superb mooring facilities and magical beach. Like the other beaches, it is a popular destination in the summer.

PINARELLO BEACH 
The Gulf of Pinarello in Sainte Lucie de Porto-Vecchio has long white sandy beaches lined with forests of pine trees. This peaceful, family-friendly spot offers a range of food, drink and watersports options.

The small bustling port welcomes boaters who moor here to take in the lovely atmosphere and visit the ice cream vendors. The island of Ruscana off the coast of Pinarello is known for its tower, which housed a Genoese garrison in the 16th century.

Website: www.casadelmar.fr

Rooms: 34

Price: from 995 EUR per night

Located in Corsica, Hotel La Dimora is an old 18th century farmhouse rehabilitated into a 4-star luxury hotel. Just a few minutes from the port of Saint-Florent and the idyllic beaches of the Agriate desert, Hotel La Dimora has 17 elegant rooms and suites and two luxurious villas with private pools.

Authentic mediterranean gardens, heated swimming pool, spa, wealth of exceptional materials… here luxury is declined in harmony with nature. This boutique hotel, in the heart of the Patrimonio Wine Route, member of « Les Collectionneurs », imposes a strong, original and timeless signature on the island landscape.

The Pera Bianca Restaurant Bar in our ancient cottages is open from 12.30 pm to 10.30 pm and offers a delicious menu of “Light Bites”, which can also be consumed in our vaulted. Room-Service; Jacuzzi & Hammam free of charge; Heated outdoor pool; Spa; Internet access in every room; etc. La Dimora Hotel is also an ecofriendly establishment

Take the path to happiness to La Dimora… Not far from this fascinating nature trail with its indigenous plant species lie the thick stone walls of an ancient structure. Welcome to this historic and noble summer villa, which relied on its farmhouse production of olive oil, fruit, grain and dairy products in the 18th century.

Today’s La Dimora still displays this original, simple and unique rural aesthetic, while tailoring its charming interiors to meet your desire for peace and quiet, well-being, emotion and beauty.

Next to the ancient and graceful vaulted lounge, the carved stone by the entrance guides you towards rest and tranquillity. Now you can feel at home… Solid wood, cast iron, limestone, heavy fabrics… Second-hand antiques brought to life with designer objects, which infuse the room with local authenticity.

Each apartment has a unique interior featuring reminders of the past, state-of-the-art technology and the ultimate comfort. All our rooms and suites create a personalised atmosphere, which resonates calm and serenity thanks to sleek and intimate setting.

Let’s continue our tour outside, past the “cabin retreats” with sheer curtains, where you can enjoy the benefits of the water thanks to a heated swimming pool and a hot tub…

From here, walk along the paved path. It leads to a dedicated space for body treatments, including a hammam, jacuzzi and massage room… With a range of reflexology treatments, ayurvedic massages, aromatherapy and yoga, every moment you spend there is characterised by pleasure and sensuality.

SUITE
The two Suites are apartments with a floor area of 55 m² found in the 18th century part of the building. Each suite has exposed stone walls, a triple aspect and a lounge area with a sofa that converts into a queen size bed. Each has a spacious terrace, comfortably furnished with trees, and one of the suites also has a second terrace.

JUNIOR SUITE
The Junior Suite with a floor area of over 42 m² is located on the ground floor with a large furnished wooden deck facing the garden and the pool. It also has a lounge area with a sofa that can be converted into a queen size bed.

PRIVILEGE ROOM
The Double Privilege Rooms with a floor area of 28 m² have a dual exposure with a furnished terrace or upstairs with a dual aspect and the Triple Privilege Rooms with a floor area of over 33 m² and a view of the patio covered with olive trees. All our Privilege rooms have a large Italian shower.

VILLA WITH SWIMMING POOL
Built in 2009 just 50 metres away from the hotel, two villas with private swimming pools complete our range of accommodation. The Villa Alba and the Villa Bianca were constructed using high quality materials such as dry stones, lime and wood in a more contemporary style. The spirit of La Dimora lives on…

The floor area of 120 m² enhances the functional aspect of each villa, with two large Prestige-style rooms covering 28 m², one with an Italian shower and the other with a corner bath, as well as two beautiful terraces for each room, with wooden decks and elegant furnishings surrounded by greenery.

The kitchen is fully equipped and looks out over a spacious lounge, where large bay windows open onto the terrace and the heated pool. Sun loungers and umbrellas next to palms and olive trees, surrounding nature, a hammock on the lawn… Everything is in place to help you savour moments of pure relaxation.

The Villas are designed for a romantic getaway for two, a dream family holiday or a trip with friends in an intimate setting you can use as you wish… with all the comfort of a hotel service.

THE RESTAURANT
Our restaurant “Pera Bianca”, in our old stone sheepfolds facing the pool or in our vaulted room with an intimate atmosphere, welcomes you every day from 12:30 to 14:30 and from 19:30 to 21:30 during the season or six days a week out of season. From lunch to dinner, La Dimora’s menu of culinary specialties will delight the most discerning guest.

Fragrance, Freshness & Lightness with Mediterranean accents, the suggestions pay tribute to the Island of Beauty. Come and discover our gourmet and creative menu based on the best fresh products on the market, elaborated with care by our Chef.

THE BREAKFAST
You can enjoy La Dimora’s delicious breakfast every morning. A buffet is laid out in our ancient vaulted cellars between 7.30 am and 10.30 am. You can choose to sit inside or outside on the terrace surrounded by jasmine and orange trees. You can also request for breakfast to be served in your room until 11.00 am.

BAR & LOUNGES
You can take light refreshments in our vaulted lounges near reception or in our old shepherds’ cottages, which date back to 1911. These create the perfect atmosphere to enjoy light bites with carefully selected wines, cocktails, spirits and champagnes.

On fine summer days, the Pera Bianca Bar offers an extraordinary setting with a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by vine-covered stone pillars, olive trees and palms, where you can sip a cocktail, discover the best wines from the Patrimonio region in Southern Corsica, savour local delicacies and even try our artisan Pierre Geronimi’s ice cream with traditional and more unusual flavours, like marjoram.

From breakfast to supper, La Dimora’s menu of culinary delicacies will delight even the most discerning palate. Aroma, Freshness & Lightness with hints of the Mediterranean, a few suggestions that pay tribute to the Isle of Beauty. We welcome our guests for lunch between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm and serve dinner between 7.00 pm and 9.30 pm.

ROOM SERVICE
The Light Bites Menu may change slightly depending on the market and the harvest of our vegetable garden to ensure that we offer you only the very best ingredients.
Thank you for your understanding.

THE SPA
La Dimora’s Water Room is a refined space that is exclusively reserved for the use of hotel guests, who must request a key. This secret retreat includes a hammam with a vaulted ceiling decorated with ochre mosaics, a large Italian-style shower and a treatment room with an adjoining lounge furnished using natural fibres, where you can continue to relax with a delicious mint tea or a refreshing glass of lemon water.

ACTIVITIES
Thanks to its fantastic geographical location, La Dimora offers fast and easy access to the Gulf of Saint Florent and the Agriates beaches, where guests can practise all kinds of water sports and go on boat trips. The hotel also organises activities for exploring the natural environment, such as themed walks and horse riding.

Website: www.ladimora.fr

Rooms: 17

Price: from 236 EUR per night

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

Located in the Gulf of Santa Manza, this 4 star boutique hotel is at 10 minutes from the town centre of Bonifacio & the Sperone golf course, 20 minutes from Porto Vecchio and only 5 minutes from the beautiful wild beach of Canetto.

This charming hotel will amaze you with its unusual architecture with 10 suites and a Shepherd house with the sea for the horizon with offers you peace and privacy.

Steeped in the fragrance of the maquis, wood and stone, this unique place, both chic and distinctive, will welcome you ‘as if you were at home. The four small hotel buildings fit perfectly into the Bonifacio countryside, each of them offering 2 bedrooms nestled among the maquis.

Everything is done to protect your privacy and make your stay even more unique. Exclusively, you will have access to the wellness center of our 5 star hotel located near by Bonifacio’s marina.

THE SHEPHERD HOUSE
Our very confidential Suite Bergerie is equipped with a King size bed, a dressing and a desk, a separate bathroom with Italian shower, hairdryer, toilets, mini-bar, free coffee machine and kettle.

You will also find technologic amenities: satellite TV LCD, telephone, wireless internet, Bluetooth pod and safety box. Private terrasse with Jacuzzi and sunbeds for 2, facing the maquis and the sea.

DELUXE ROOMS
Our Deluxe rooms of 30 square meter are equipped with a King size bed (twin beds subject to availability), with a dressing and a desk, a separate bathroom with shower, hairdryer, toilets, mini-bar, free coffee machine and kettle.

Each Deluxe room offers private terrace with view on the maquis and the sea. You can combine 2 rooms to welcome a family of 4 persons. They have a closed bathroom with a toilet inside.

You have a Nespresso Machine, a kettle and a mini bar in the room to enjoy your stay. You will also find technologic amenities: satellite TV LCD, telephone, wireless internet, Bluetooth pod and safety box.

SUPERIOR ROOMS
Our Superior Room of 25 square meter with contemporary are equipped with a King size bed (twin beds subject to availability), an open bathroom separated by a hanging mirror with Italian shower with double sink and toilet. For your comfort, they are equipped with Isula brand products.

On the private terrace, you will enjoy you breakfast or a glass of wine with the amazing view of the pool, the maquis and the sea on the horizon.

You have a coffee Machine, a kettle and a mini bar in the room to enjoy your stay.You will also find technologic amenities: satellite TV LCD, telephone, wireless internet, Bluetooth pod and safety box

DINING
Start your day with a good buffet breakfast with local products, served from 7:30 am to 11:00 am.

From 13am to 20am, you can tast in our Host table a selection of “homemade” snacks & suggestions of Corsican products (cheeses, cold meats, wines, desserts), served on our large table d’hôtes or on the terrace by the swimming pool. Room service on request.

BOAT RENTAL
For unforgettable excursions or the unmissable evenings at Phi Beach, treat yourself with our Itama 45s boat. Sea trips to the Costa Smeralda, Cavallo Island, Tizzano Bay or the Lavezzi Islands. The boat can accommodate up to 10 people with skipper and it is equipped with 2 cabins.

BONIFACIO
Located in the far south of the island, the town of Bonifacio enjoys an exceptional location! From its magnificent white cliffs, the city opens onto the Mediterranean less than an hour from the coast of Sardinia. The city reveals fine sand magnificent beaches with a wild and unspoiled environment.

As an heritage, the city benefits treasures: such as its Bastion de l’Etendard, its ramparts, its famous stairs of the Roy d’ Aragon, without forgetting the Lavezzi Islands, the Cavallo Islands, the magnificent Gulf of Sperone.

Website: www.versionmaquis.com

Rooms: 22

Price: from 164 EUR per night