A guest post by Kelly Summers
Nestled in the heart of Corsica, fifteen minutes south of Corte on route N193, is Casa Agostino Giafferri, a Bed and Breakfast located in the village of Poggio di Venaco.
The property overlooks the Bozio mountains, a remote area located between the Tavignano Valley and la Castagniccia, and it is a place where artists, researchers, designers, and business people frequently gather.
Casa Giafferri is equipped with meeting facilities, a projection room, a concert hall and Internet access. Annette Luciani, the owner, lived in the U.S. for 20 years and speaks English.
Photo by: Kelly Summers
If you want to enjoy delicious homemade food, let Mme. Luciani delight you with her traditional Corsican dishes, made with fresh, home grown fruits and vegetables.
Photo by: Kelly Summers
The Corsican cédrat (shown in this picture) is a citrus fruit used to make an after-dinner liqueur and to garnish meats, salads and desserts. Corsican cédrats or citrons are unique for their superior size and taste due to the richness of the soil and their geographical location on the island, where nearby hills protect them from cold winds.
The Town of Venaco
When driving between Ajaccio and Corte, one of my favorite places to stop for lunch is Restaurant de la Place, located in the town square, off of the main road, for its hearty meals and affordable prices.
Venaco has easy access to hiking trails, a horse riding stable and local artisan shops. The town can be reached by train and it is a favorite with hikers in the Summer.
Room rates are reasonable, (80 Euros a night with breakfast included).
Casa Agostino Giafferri
Address : Route de la gare – 20250 Poggio di Venaco
Telephone : 04 95 46 04 33
E-mail : annette.luciani[at]hotmail.fr.
Languages: French, English, Italian.
Location
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Local Attractions
La Restonica – Outdoor Paradise in the Heart Corsica
www.mattandkellysummers.blogspot.com is the personal blog of Kelly Summers where she currently writes about her stay in Corsica. The cute girl in the photo is her daughter Sadie, standing next to her dad, Matt Summers.
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Thanks for the great post Kelly! I bet the view from the Inn’s terrace is magnificent. Look forward to reading more of your uncovered secrets.
Great review. I had already made a reservation to stay here three nights in mid September. I will have stayed on the west and southern coast beforehand. Would you recommend a day trip to Aleria during my stay? Any other suggestions for destinations while using Casa Giafferri as a home base?
The drive to Aleria on route N200 is very pleasant. You’ll come across an ancient Genoese bridge over the Tavignano River, where one can often find people bathing and fishing.
There’s not much to see in Aleria besides the Roman ruins and the Jérome Carcopino Museum but if you drive south to Solenzara you can explore the Bavella mountains or enjoy the beautiful beaches in the area. Plage de Canella is 5km south of Solenzara and it’s gorgeous.
Another easy day trip: drive North of Corte and take D84 to Calacuccia, where you can see the lake and the highest peaks in Corsica (including Monte Cinto) in the background.
South of Venaco is Bocognano, a charming village with access to a waterfall called the Veil of the Bride (Cascade du Voile de la Mariée) which is only a 10 minute walk from the main road of Bocognano. (There is a tourist office in the village where you can ask for directions, in case you miss the sign).
Corte and the nearby Restonica Gorges is a must stop with many things to see and do for the whole family.
http://www.corsicajourneys.com/corsica-cycling-velo-vtt/outdoor-paradise-in-the-heart-corsica/
Fortunately, Mme. Luciani speaks fluent English and I’m sure she can also give you tips on nearby places to visit.
September is a great month to visit Corsica. I know you’ll have a wonderful trip and please feel free to share your photos and experiences in this blog.
All my best,
Liz
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