Discover What’s Just Steps Away at Corse et Zen
Explore Local Gems Within Reach
At Corse et Zen, you’ll find charming villages, secluded beaches, and cultural sites just minutes from your accommodations. From the picturesque hamlet of Taglio-Isolaccio to serene coastal spots, every discovery is within reach.
TAGLIO-ISOLACCIO
Composed of 2 former villages (Taglio and Isolaccio) facing each other on the highest part, Taglio-Isolaccio stretches from the mountains to the sea and has always been known in Corsica for the quality of its singers and poets of both secular and sacred songs.
The traditional Corsican polyphonic singing (la paghjella) is passed down from generation to generation, and the group I Muvrini, originally from our village, makes it resonate worldwide by blending modernity with tradition.
The traditional Corsican polyphonic singing (la paghjella) is passed down from generation to generation, and the group I Muvrini, originally from our village, makes it resonate worldwide by blending modernity with tradition.
The bell tower of the church in Taglio is said to be the origin of the village's name. A legend claims that during a quarrel, a simple-minded villager barricaded himself in the bell tower of the church and rang the bells non-stop to express his anger. The villagers, trying to reason with him and force the bell tower door, began shouting "u tagliu, u tagliu!" ("we will destroy the bell tower!") to make the simpleton believe that if he did not come out, the bell tower would be destroyed. This legend also gave birth to a Corsican proverb "Ché tu sia straziatu cum’è e campane di Tagliu" ("May you suffer like the bells of Taglio").
Must see:
The Romanesque church San Mamiliano (Taglio) and its 38m bell tower (18th century). It features a rare classified painting "The Virgin Breastfeeding" (oil on canvas from 1682), a painting of the Virgin of the Rosary by Giacomo Grandi (1760), a polychrome wooden statue of the Virgin (1.10m), and a pulpit in "stucco lustro" (an ancient technique from the 16th century by Roman craftsmen using marble powder to create a very smooth, highly colored stucco, similar to Moroccan Tadelakt).
The Baroque church San Michele (Isolaccio) with a concave shape
Parc Galea, this must-see cultural spot in Corsica, opened in 2012, is a unique concept in the Mediterranean blending nature and culture. Thematic pavilions trace the history of the Island of Beauty while exploring the fauna, flora, and their scents in a 9-hectare park where olive trees and cacti coexist. The motto of this unique place: the transmission of knowledge in a practical and educational way through large-scale playful workshops (2 minutes away).
The beach of Taglio-Isolaccio, with a large parking area and a restaurant open during the summer season (3 minutes away).
FOLELLI
Located 2 km away (3 minutes), the village has all the services you need for your stay: bakery, tobacco shop, post office, bank, pharmacy, hair salon, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets…
4 km away (8 minutes), the beautiful sandy beach of San Pellegrino with its Genoese tower is preserved and little known, offering tranquility even in summer.
Divided into two areas by a stream with a small wooden bridge, the northern part is calm and wild, while the southern part features the seaside resort of San Pellegrino, its marina, and all amenities, including a tennis club and a futsal hall.
4 km away (8 minutes), the beautiful sandy beach of San Pellegrino with its Genoese tower is preserved and little known, offering tranquility even in summer.
Divided into two areas by a stream with a small wooden bridge, the northern part is calm and wild, while the southern part features the seaside resort of San Pellegrino, its marina, and all amenities, including a tennis club and a futsal hall.
TALASANI BEACH
Located 4 km away (7 minutes) at the site of Figareto, it offers a long stretch of wild sand beach with maquis, pine trees, and eucalyptus along the shore. A must-see: the botanical trail, which is perfect for nature lovers.
CORSICA REGIONAL NATURE PARK
Located 6 km away (9 minutes) and created in 1972, it is one of the first French regional nature parks recognized for its high heritage and landscape value, as well as its fragility, covering 365,000 hectares (almost 40% of the territory) and 145 municipalities.
The island's location in the biodiversity hotspot of the Mediterranean has allowed for an exceptional biodiversity to thrive, with an especially high rate of endemism in Europe.
Beyond its mission of preserving, protecting, and safeguarding wildlife, flora, and rural built heritage, the park is the leading hiking operator in Corsica, with over 1,500 km of marked trails, including the famous GR 20, Mare a Mare, Mare e Monti.
The island's location in the biodiversity hotspot of the Mediterranean has allowed for an exceptional biodiversity to thrive, with an especially high rate of endemism in Europe.
Beyond its mission of preserving, protecting, and safeguarding wildlife, flora, and rural built heritage, the park is the leading hiking operator in Corsica, with over 1,500 km of marked trails, including the famous GR 20, Mare a Mare, Mare e Monti.
MORIANI-PLAGE
Located 8 km away (9 minutes), you can stroll through this charming seaside resort along a beautiful sandy beach, enjoy the calm of cafes, restaurants, and ice cream parlors during the day, or experience lively evenings during the summer season.
It is also here that the Mare e Mare North hiking trail begins.
It is also here that the Mare e Mare North hiking trail begins.
ANGHIONE BEACH
Located 9 km away (12 minutes), Anghione beach offers a long stretch of sand typical of the eastern coast beaches. Quite wide, it is easily accessible with parking areas by the beach, and there are a few beach huts well integrated into the preserved landscape.
PORTU DI TAVERNA
Just 13 km (14 min.) away, this marina (the only one between Bastia and Solenzara) offers a wide range of nautical activities (boat hire, sailing, sea outings, scuba diving...) and is a great place to admire the sailboats calling in, stroll along the quays or relax on the terrace of an ice cream bar. In the evening, there's a festive atmosphere among the various restaurants serving seafood specialities.
MARANA BEACH
Just 22 km (25 min.) away, this ribbon of sand is located on the dune ridge that separates the Etang de Biguglia Nature Reserve (with its exceptional birdlife) from the sea, and stretches along almost 20 km of wild Mediterranean coastline. The icing on the cake: the ruins of an ancient Roman city!
CANONICA CHURCH
19 km (17 min.) away, this Romanesque monument is one of the oldest in Corsica (12th century) and is also known as the Cathedral of Santa-Maria-Assunta de Lucciana.
Its dimensions are impressive: 35 meters long and 13 meters wide. Above the entrance door, you'll notice a semi-circular arch decorated with tracery, topped by an archivolt sculpted with a frieze of fantastical and real animals, including a lamb carrying a cross.
The church is surrounded by paleo-Christian remains dating from the 4th century, mainly the Roman foundations of the ancient settlement of Mariana, the remains of an ancient basilica and a baptistery.
Also of note is the Church of San Parteo (also 12th century), 300 metres to the west, which has unfortunately been poorly promoted and restored in an anarchic fashion.
Its dimensions are impressive: 35 meters long and 13 meters wide. Above the entrance door, you'll notice a semi-circular arch decorated with tracery, topped by an archivolt sculpted with a frieze of fantastical and real animals, including a lamb carrying a cross.
The church is surrounded by paleo-Christian remains dating from the 4th century, mainly the Roman foundations of the ancient settlement of Mariana, the remains of an ancient basilica and a baptistery.
Also of note is the Church of San Parteo (also 12th century), 300 metres to the west, which has unfortunately been poorly promoted and restored in an anarchic fashion.