Handmade…

Of course the beautiful landscapes and beaches in Corsica are an endless source of discovery. But your stay here in Balagne is made all the more unforgettable thanks to the authentic and very interesting encounters along your way. These men and women have decided to bring their heart’s true desires to life, through their handmade objects and delights.  Every day, they share a bit of Balagne with the rest of the world.  They open their doors to you and invite you to come and meet them, have a drink and a bite to eat, to the sound of the pirula or the cetera.

These ancestral values for hospitality and authenticity are precisely those of the network Rencontres Balanines ©. This label was introduced by the Tourist Offices of Calvi and Ile-Rousse, and the ambassadors are expected to adopt a qualitative and active approach. Together, they form a network of the specialist know-how of Balagne.

Pauline, lover of Balagne, We took to the winding roads of Balagne to visit the different arts and crafts workshops, not to mention the must-see shops along the way. This really is an amazing experience!

Poterie à Pigna @Anne Tavera
Pottery at Pigna @Anne Tavera

Strada di L’Artigiani – The Balagne Know-How Way

If you must visit the villages of the Balagne hinterland, take the artisans route. From Pietralba to Galeria, they will guide you in your discovery of our beautiful destination. The door to their workshops is always open to you. You will only have to appreciate the spectacle which is offered to you: the glowing glass of the glassblower, the musical notes of the luthier and the music boxes, the earth turning in the hands of the potter, without forgetting the ancestral gestures transmitted from generation to generation for the manufacture of canistrelli and their perfumes with the smells of the Corsican soil.

Brochure available at the Tourist Offices of Calvi and L’Ile-Rousse and their Tourist Information Offices: see Tourist Offices in Balagne

Strada Vinaghjola – The Wine Way

Vignoble en Balagne @Stéphane Guiraud
Vineyard in Balagne @Stéphane Guiraud

Vines scented with the “spray” of the maquis. In Balagne the vines thrived in rock of gravel, clay and silt. Let yourself be intoxicated, but in moderation, by the pronounced flavors of Sciaccarellu, Niellucciu, Grenache and Vermentinu. Go now to meet these men and women, in love with their land and this delicate fruit. Share with them unique moments during tastings and tailor-made tours. Finally, vibrate to the sound of music during themed concerts with the only setting, the vineyards of Balagne.

Brochure available at the Tourist Offices of Calvi and L’Ile-Rousse and their Tourist Information Offices: see Tourist Offices in Balagne

Craftsmanship in Balagne

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Craftsmanship in Balagne

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Craftsmanship in Balagne

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Craftsmanship in Balagne

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Craftsmanship in Balagne

To discover in Balagne...