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- Europe
- France
- Corsica
- Corte
Corte
For a change of pace on your island holiday, pack some hiking
boots along with your swimsuit and head for the dramatic Corsican
hinterland. Corte lies marooned in the centre of Corsica,
surrounded by dramatic granite mountains. This independent and
proud town has long epitomised Corsican nationalism - for a short
time in the 18th century it was the capital of Pascal Paoli's
short-lived Corsican state. Now a university town, it remains
dominated by the Haute Ville (upper town) and its forbidding
citadel, site of the Musée de la Corse, the island's premier
museum. While on holiday in Corte, it's easy to spend a morning
wandering around the narrow cobbled streets or soaking up the
atmosphere in one of the many bars and cafés that line the main
street. Corte is an excellent base for exploring the island's
wonderful mountain scenery. A few miles to the southwest, near
Bergeries de Grotelle, walkers will find a number of glacial lakes
and around Valée de la Restonica are a series of stunning natural
gorges and basins with refreshing swimming spots. Buses and trains
connect Corte with Ajaccio, Bastia and other holiday towns on the
island.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).