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Cesar, the famous French sculptor, when landing in Corsica, exclaimed with an accent betraying his sunny Mediterranean origins:"You'd have to be mad to go to the ends of the earth in search of something that is standing before your very eyes! Corsica is just fascinating!". True, Corsica is like a mountain surrounded by the sea, an open air museum, lively and rich with a heritage dating back thousands of years... Filitosa's menhirs, Palaggio's 258 monoliths in Sarlene, and the ruins of Aleria attesting the past splendours of the ancient capital of the island.
Through megalithic and Torrean art, the whole history of the Corsican people is drawn or carved in the womb of the earth. Diamond-like lakes can be found high up in the mountains: Nino, Mela, Crena, Renoso... reflecting the sun, sparkling. Painterly landscapes changing according to the light. Mountain and sea side by side in perfect harmony. If you haven't been there yet, then nothing can really be told about Corsica, you have to live and breathe it!
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
