The Museum of Bastia

Museum of history of the city

Since 2004, the Museum of History of Bastia is nestled in the Palace of the Genoese Governors, built around 1380, The permanent exhibition has three main themes: town planning, political, social and economic influence of the town and its rich intellectual and artistic heritage.

This is also the most beautiful point of view on Bastia. From the terraced gardens, the circular panorama is gorgeous : burning gray roofs under the sun, the majestic St Jean Baptiste church, the Old Port, the Port of Commerce, the Quays, blue sea and green hills… a total enchantment and more!

The Museum tour includes a local tasting inside the Citadel. A must see for culture and history lovers!

It can be added to a 2 hours classic walking tour for a half day excursion.

Location  : Bastia Old town

Target audience : Families, single, couples, senoirs, groups.

Legends of Bastia

Discover the secret and mysterious sides of the city…

An usual journey through times to discover the city of Bastia as you can not imagine…

Superstitions, traditions, legends, discovery of unusual or haunted places punctuate this exciting journey.

Flirting with strange and emotion, the visitor passes through the mirror of time thanks to the magic of a private concert of Corsican polyphonic, singing in the darkness mysterius of the wonderful Oratory of the Holy Cross. The tour ends with a local tasting.

Location  : Bastia city centre / Old town

Target audience : Families, single, couples, groups.

Treasure hunt in Bastia

An activity combining play and discovery of heritage !

Participants are organized into teams discovering th history of the city through a unique treasure hunt in the streets of Bastia.
A unique way to discover the riches of the city of Bastia by having fun.
The gastronomic heritage is also highlighted with 3 different tastings of local products on the way !

Location  : Bastia

Target audience : Families, single, couples, senoirs.