Tag: Corsica
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The French Island That Smells Like Herbs Before You Even See It
Corsica smells of wild herbs before you even see land. Discover the maquis, the GR20, and the fierce spirit that makes this French island unlike anywhere else in France — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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The Island That France Calls Its Own — But Has Never Fully Tamed
Corsica sits off the coast of Provence but has never felt like a French suburb. The island joined France in 1768, yet its language, its maquis, and its fierce sense of identity have never quite surrendered.