On the South Coast of France, the “Riviera” is the focus of attention. Long beaches stretch from town to town in which can be found harbours and marinas crowded with yachts and luxury hotels and restaurants, not forgetting the eternal tourists and stars gathering in the latest fashionable resorts. This region is nonetheless not confined to the coast and the lesser known inland area reveals splendid landscapes, ranging from the depths of the Verdon Nature Park to the Vésubie Valley in the heart of the Alpes Maritimes.

Nicknamed the Island of Beauty, Corsica is not lacking in this attribute. A mountainous island, with a wild interior, a coastline carved out by the sea into marvellous shapes and a near-tropical climate, Corsica is an endless source of astonishment. Proud and independent, its people have an ingrained tradition of hospitality, complemented by a wealth of native products - sheep’s milk and goat cheeses and wild pig sausages and cold meats - that are a feast for the palate.