Christmas on the Magic Isle This tour is available only as a private escorted luxury tour for six guests minimum. December 22-26, 2008 (5 days, 4 nights)

”Natale” in Corsica is old-fashioned, untainted by excessive consumerism. Christmas time has retained its magic and Corsicans celebrate Christian Nativity, ancient formalities from their shamanic cultural past such as rituals honoring the passage of time, and local culinary traditions.

Celebrate in a warm old-world atmosphere, stroll in festive narrow-cobbled streets reserved for pedestrians, hear Corsican polyphonies and “Canti Natali” by local groups and brotherhoods in ancient chapels.

You walk along the coast on deserted fine sand beaches, visit 15th century Genoese towers, enjoying the tranquil Corsican Winter. Around the time of the Winter Solstice, sunsets and sunrises on the Mediterranean are spectacular. You may contemplate such beauty from your private terrace.

Corsican winter brings bounty from the sea, a variety of local fish and sea-urchins and oysters that you can see, and taste, while we visit the market.

Walk, talk and taste your way through the local winter open market

In the mountains, it is the season for wild boar, “charcuterie”and specialty cheeses. Every day you savor different traditional gourmet treats.

At the shepherd’s house, you witness the making of the famous “bruccio”, made only in Corsica, before tasting. A cheese, but not really a cheese, made of sheep and goat milk and used in omelettes, pastas, fish, meats, vegetables or desserts.

You may want toshop for beautiful local crafts in town, or at the workshop’s artisans.

Before Christmas Eve, you have plenty of time to relax, to enjoy a massage with Corsican essential oils, or maybe a swim in the indoor pool overlooking the Mediterranean.

Then, we gather around the fireplace for a Champagne toast to the Yule season, Christmas for some, Hanukah for others, Solstice or Kwanzaa, we are honoring all traditions. 

Our five course gastronomy Christmas Dinner and Christmas Day Lunch are taken at a prestigious local establishment, the favorite of many local gastronomes.

Imagine the charm of a warm home, the festive ambiance of Holidays, the smell of winter greens and the most exquisite cuisine and wines coupled with world-class service.

 “A Ceppu di Natale”, the Corsican version of the “Bûche de Nöel” is traditionally a Yule log with chestnuts and chocolate, decorated with marzipan, fruits confits, meringues and nougat.

Our guests are always very surprised how light and comfortable they feel after such epicurean meals.

This is due to the exceptional quality of the ingredients, the traditional knowledge of how to combine food, the subtleties of the cooking methods and the relaxed atmosphere we enjoy around the table.  

Being in Corsica for Christmas is one of the most unforgettable experiences of a lifetime. In an island emptied of tourists and free to reveal its authenticity, closed doors open for us as we make the impossible possible, just for you.

This festive week leaves you plenty of time for celebrating yourself, to write Christmas cards if you wish, to rest and enjoy the clement Mediterranean weather in the refined environment and exquisite surroundings of your luxury abode. And as with each of our tours, there may well be some last minute opportunities or events which we could unexpectedly include for your pleasure.

Before registering for our tours, we always prefer having a conversation with you over the phone. We favor human contact and personalized service and are glad to assist you. For more details about the accommodation, pricing and conditions about this tour, please contact us.