EVASION - CARNET DE VOYAGE 1. 2. 1. La résidence de tourisme Ta Kladia 2. L’hôtel 4 étoiles Le Belvédère 3. L’hôtel 5 étoiles Don César 4. Le Grand Hôtel de Cala Rossa the beach by its garden of stone pines, palm trees, lavender and rose bushes that exude enchanting fragrances. As you travel further inland you will discover the Balagne region and its picturesque village of Lumio, home to the 4-star hotel « Chez Charles ». The wild scrubland stretches to the horizon on one side, while the Gulf of Calvi sits on the other, just a 15-minute car journey away. The 5-star hotel « La Villa » is an institution in a league of its own, located opposite the town’s emblematic citadel. Its bedrooms, suites, three villas, Michelin-starred restaurant, five swimming pools and SkinCeuticals spa all make it a unique place, and member of the Relais & Châteaux group. The 5-star « La Signoria » is a member of both Relais & Châteaux and the Cercle des Grandes Maisons Corses, and built on the La Paratella estate, formerly owned by the ancient Republic of Genoa. Guests will enjoy the humble elegance of an 18th-century master’s abode and the charmof a discrete establishment tucked away in a three-hectare park, where eucalyptus, palm, olive and orange trees and hundred-year-old pines create a calm, natural atmosphere. The true spirit of Corsica can be found everywhere, from the spellbinding scenery to the locallydeveloped treatments at the hotel spa. Heading south Around 35km from Ajaccio as the bird flies, the village of Cargèse sits at 100m above sea level. The fishing and sailing port lies below, as wellas five fine sandy beaches including the wondrous Plage Peru. This beach is home to the « Ta Kladia » tourist residence, with studio BARNES LUXURY HOMES l 44 3. 4. apartments to be rented per night or per week. Nicknamedthe Salt City, Porto-Vecchio is Corsica’s third largest city. It is renowned for its citadel, which boasts impressive ramparts, five bastions, an arched doorway and tiny squares. The city is also a popular seaside resort thanks to its coastline and beaches, some of which makeup part of the Bouches de Bonifacio nature reserve. Hidden away in an ancient forest of stone pines, eucalyptus and palm trees, the 4-star hotel « Le Belvédère » looks over the old town and is just 5km from Palombaggia beach. This establishment is a place where luxury, simplicity, style and relaxation exist in perfect harmony. A similar equilibrium between sea blue and verdant green is to be found at the 5-star hotel « Don César », which provides its guests with luxury services of the highest quality, including a gastronomic restaurant, a Nuxe spa, an infinity pool and a private floating dock. And the grand finale takes place at the « Grand Hôtel de Cala Rossa ». This beachfront institution is a luxurious escape and a setting for unique, unforgettable experiences. A majestic way to round off your Corsican adventure.