Corsica - France

Corsica or as it is called "An Island Feast".

Corsican cuisine is famous for its earthy style, which is based on peasant traditions and favours

fresh seasonal ingredients harvested locally.

Vineyard cultivation and oyster farming are an important part of local gastronomic heritage, a

legacy of its ancient Roman conquerors.

Corsician food is as diverse as the land, and the cuisine paysanne traditionnelle contrasts with

fresh natural seafood such as aziminu (a fish-based soup), crayfish, native "Diana" oysters and

sea-urchins, to create a gastronomic kaleidoscope of spice and sweetness.

The locals are immensely proud of their gastronomic tradition, and the island plays host to a

variety of country fairs that celebrate its richness and that are a great way for tourists to

sample the local cuisine.


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