Corsican flavors in Patrimonio

Corsican flavors in Patrimonio

Less than half an hour’s journey from Bastia is enough to reach the small village of Patrimonio, reknown for the quality of its wines.

This is where the Savonnerie du Nebbiu was set up, an organic artisanal soap factory, which uses Corsican plants (immortelle, myrtle, etc.) but also Patriminio grapes to create high quality organic products, cold saponified.

Then head to Pierre Carli, the neighboring beekeeper who, depending on the season, moves his hives into the Corsican maquis to offer a whole range of honeys, from the sweetest to the most full-bodied.

After visiting the workshop, a tasting is offered to discover the range of tastes and flavors of the honey produced.

Finally, you cannot leave the village of Patrimonio without tasting its wine in one of its 46 cellars: its clay-limestone soil provides wines served on the finest tables. It should be noted that within the AOP Patrimonio, the vast majority of estates are in organic production or in a transition phase.

Port of call : Bastia,Saint Florent.

Duration  : Half day

Location  : Patrimonio

Themed  : Local wine and food, Culture & heritage.

Number of people : 10 – 20

Target audience : Single, couples, groups.

Tastings at Mattei Concept Store

Tasting at Mattei Concept Store

Built in 1872 in the heart of Bastia on Place Saint Nicolas !

Built in 1872 in the heart of Bastia on Place Saint Nicolas, Mattei Concept Store is the only store in Corsica to be listed as a historic monument and the oldest boutique in town.

In this cosy setting, where everything has been faithfully preserved, you will enter a piece of local history where different local tastings are available: beers, wines, liquors, whiskies, gins…

4 types of tasting are available:

  1. Discover the distillery’s products: the most famous ones being the “Cap Corse” red or white, a local vermouth and the “Cedratine” and “Myrte”, a liquor made with local citrus and berry. They have now also developed a range of gins made with local herbs and plants.  You will also get a Mattei goodie as a souvenir.
  2. Let a sommelier guide yourself into the Corsican wines paired with Corsican charcuterie and salty treats,
  3. Corsica offers a range of different Corsican beers, including the famous chestnut beer from the Pietra brewery, which will be paired with typical Corsican cheeses.
  4. For the amateurs, Corsican P&M whiskies and original pairings with chocolates from the Atelier de la Noisette will be a must-do in Bastia !

Port of call : Bastia

Duration  : 2 hours (can be less to be combined with a walking tour)

Location  : Bastia city centre.

Themed  : Local wine and food

Number of people : From 8 to 15 people

Target audience : Adults only.

Gourmet city tour

Gourmet city rour

Explore the richness of the Corsican gastronomy !

Durring a walking tour through the old town of Bastia, explore the richness of the Corsican gastronomy with 3 different tasty stopovers from salty to sweet treats !

  • Corsican biscuits
  • Local cheese & delicetessen
  • Aperitif on a Rooftop overlooking the Old Harbour

Port of call : Bastia

Duration  : 4 hours

Location  : Bastia city centre, old town

Themed  : Food, culture, relaxation

Number of people : 10 – 20

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

Snorkeling & first scuba diving

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving around the Agriate

From Saint Florent, you will be taken by Zodiac inside the gulf to the desert of Agriate, discovering one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Corsica, for a guided snorkelling session to discover the marine fauna and flora of the island.

Also available: scuba diving,

Port of call : Bastia

Duration  : 4 hours

Location  : Bastia

Themed  : Nature, Outdoor activity, Local wine and food, Organic production.

Number of people : 10 – 20

Target audience : Families, single, couples, senoirs.

The vineyards of Patrimonio

The vineyards of Patrimonio

After the visit of Saint Florent, charming marina overlooked by a 15th century citadel, the tour will take you in the hinterland of the seaside resort.

On nearly 500 hectares on the edge of the hills that encircle the village of Saint Florent, 36 cellars, mostly in organic agriculture or in transition, compose the AOP Patrimonio. Formerly called Conca d’oro, the Golden shell, it is now reputed for its fine wines, on the island and beyond.

Naturally, it is impossible to be in the finest wine-producing region of the island and not having a wine-tasting session !

Port of call : Bastia

Duration  : 4 hours

Location  : Bastia

Themed  : Nature, Outdoor activity, Local wine and food, Organic production.

Number of people : 10 – 20

Target audience : Families, single, couples, senoirs.

Hiking from the village to the vineyards

Hiking from the village to the vineyards

Leave the marina of Saint Florent with your local guide for a discovery of the lovely village of Saint Florent.

First step, the Citadel of Holy Mary, built in 1138, classified Historic Monument.

Saint Florent is also close to the reknowned wines of AOP Patrimonio and you ritinerary will take you through wondeful vineyards where you will enjoy a wine tasting, between sea and moutains.

Around 4 kms / 2 hours

Port of call : Bastia

Duration  : 4 hours

Location  : Bastia

Themed  : Nature, Outdoor activity, Local wine and food, Organic production.

Number of people : 10 – 20

Target audience : Families, single, couples, senoirs.