French Region of Corsica (Haute-Corse, Corse-du-Sud)
The Island of Corsica consists of 2 departments Haute-Corse
and the Corse-du-Sud
Weather: Mild winters and long, hot summers make up the
Mediterranean climate of Corsica. It is the hottest region in France.
The Region: Corsica has had a very tumultuous past, because
of its desirable location and the fact that it is an island. It has been
invaded and conquered time after time, finally becoming part of France in
1789.
Thieves and pirates used to use Corsica to trade and store their loot, as
well as for ambushing travellers in the mountainous centre of the island.
Nowadays the National Park covers a large proportion of the rugged countryside,
and, driving round the windy roads there are spectacular views of the sea,
mountains and olive groves.
Corsica has everything; historic towns and marinas, tiny villages, remote
scrubland hills, fabulous beaches and the sea. It even has its own romany
language.
Gastronomy: The dramatic landscape and chequered history
of Corsica have produced a diverse cuisine of wonderful flavours. The interior
of the island provides freshwater trout and eels, wild boar, olives, hardy
Mediterranean herbs, goat cheese and goat meat, with recipes like kid roasted
over a fire, stuffed with garlic and rosemary. The sea means plenty of very
fresh fish and seafood, and Corsica also produces wine. Invasions brought
some exotic flavours, and Italian occupation has left its mark with a traditional
Corsican pasta dish, with a tomato and garlic sauce.
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French Property of the month
Very special French property, built before the 14th century, in a small hamlet
near Cubjac. Approx 2700m2 of land, including a productive vegetable garden,
stone barbecue, stone well (water tank), 2 terraces and a meadow. The garden
is full of charm, with low stone walls here and there, and lots of mature
trees. The house is full of original features, exposed stonework and beams,
and has light, airy rooms.
Location:
This property is in a tiny, stone-built, hill-top hamlet, with spectacular
views over the verdant valley. Brouchaud is 1km away, and has a post office,
and the beautiful village of Cubjac is 6km down the road. Cubjac has a weekly
market, bakers, bars, shops, doctors, a school and various other conveniences.
Périgueux is 20 minutes' drive west.
Accommodation:
2 bedroom, a bathroom, kitchen and lounge, plus plenty of space which could
be converted. See 'special features' for details
Price: € 220000.00 ( £ 150920.00 )
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