Corsican articles Tag

Visit Corsica differently thanks to the little Corsican train

nsportation you think of first when you want to visit Corsica! And yet, there is on the island of beauty a small train that tourists love and that Corsicans affectionately nickname U Trinichellu or Trinighellu, i.e. the tremblotin. From Bastia to Ajaccio and from Ponte-Leccia to Calvi, this ra ...

14
Sep
2022

5 good reasons to visit the Auvergne Volcanoes Park

ora of this vast volcanic territory include numerous endemic species. The species sheltered by the park are mainly mountainous, such as the chamois, the Corsican mouflon, the peregrine falcon, and the otter. The Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne has no fewer than three national nature reserves harboring ...

10
Oct
2007

Cauliflower soup with hazelnuts: a festive, plant-based recipe

s 1 white onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pinch of coarse salt 2 grindings of pepper ½ teaspoon nutmeg powder 75 cl of cold water hazelnut oil Corsican salt with hazelnut or Salinu To note: if, like me, you are using frozen cauliflower florets, thaw them at room temperature for several ho ...

21
Dec
2022

Filitosa: a megalithic site in Corsica

iscovered in 1946 by the landowner Charles-Antoine Cesari. In 1954, he reported his discovery to the archaeologist Roger Grosjean. This specialist in Corsican prehistory conducted excavations there in 1957 and 1972. The site was first classified as a historic monument in 1967 and then again in 1980 ...

11
Aug
2023

Tapinoma magnum: Everything You Need to Know About This Invasive Ant in 5 Questions

1- What is the origin of the ant Tapinoma magnum? The media often refer to them as Corsican ants, but the representatives of the species Tapinoma magnum are not endemic to the Isle of Beauty. This ant species is native to the Mediterranean basin and only arrived in Corsica in 2020. It was probably ...

19
Aug
2024

Jerusalem artichoke soup with truffle oil: a festive recipe

right: Audrey Vautherot Finishes To turn this soup into a real party starter, I recommend adding truffle oil and hazelnut salt. This salt is a Corsican specialty called salinu. It is a mixture of crushed hazelnuts and fleur de sel. 1- To prepare it yourself, mix 50 g of hazelnut powder wit ...

08
Dec
2021

Climate: The orange tree zone expands in France.

area evolving in France? Traditionally, citrus cultivation is concentrated in the south of Europe, in Spain, Italy, and Corsica with Sicilian lemons and Corsican clementines. In France, citrus fruits are a specialty of the French Riviera with the equally famous Menton lemon PGI. However, in recent ...

08
Feb
2024

The half-and-half pizza: discovering this Marseilles specialty in 5 questions

izzas with a strong identity, such as: • kebab pizza with its white sauce. • Armenian pizza topped with minced meat, peppers, and a drizzle of lemon juice. • Corsican pizza that highlights figatelli and brousse cheese! As you can see, in Marseille, pizza is a true institution. You ...

06
June
2024