Corsica, France Cruises

Corsica, France Cruise Port

• Art enthusiasts will want to check out the Musée Fesch (officially called Palais Fesch-musée des beaux-arts), a museum established by Napoléon’s uncle. It contains the largest collection of Italian painting after the Louvre; while most works are by minor artists, some famous names, such as Botticelli, are included.
   
• Take in nature's diverse beauty at the Calanche of Piana, recognized as a World Heritage Site. Many cruises offer shore excursions here, including the popular Comanche Cliffs. The region is millions of years old and undeveloped by tourism, and it teems with wildlife such as sea eagles, boar, fox, and reptiles.
   
• Adventure and history lovers will enjoy the Escalier du Roi d’Aragon (King Aragon Steps). Legend has that the stairway was carved in 1420 from the steep cliff in a single night during Alfonso V's siege. It was, in fact, created earlier as a way to get water to the Franciscan monastery. Since the steps lead to the sea, you can take a swim at the end.
   
• Anyone needing a beach in addition to (or instead of) exploring Corsica will love the Plage de Palombaggia, which features gorgeous blue waters and plenty of places to eat when it's time for a snack.