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Cargèse

Commune in Corsica, France

Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Cargèse is a village in Corsica, to the north of Ajaccio. It sprawls from the top of a hill down to a small harbor. The town is best known for the Cargèse Institute for Physics, just outside to the south, which hosts conferences and summer schools.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat1 place

Hôtel St. Jean€10-25
Decent pizza or pasta. Their fish and main dishes can be spotty. In fair weather, they have tables outside overlooking the Mediterranean.
Price
€10-25
Address
Place St. Jean
Directions
the main square at the top of the hill
Phone
+33 4 95 26 46 68
Website
lesaintjean.com

Sleep2 places

Hôtel Domaine Saint PierreFrom €73/night
Smallish rooms with nice views. Onsite restaurant and outdoor pool. Air conditioning and free wifi throughout.
Price
From €73/night
Address
Route de la Plage du Pero
Phone
+33 4 95 26 40 34
Website
domainesaintpierrecargese.com
Résidence Roc e Mare
South-facing apartments with sea views and either a balcony or terrace. Equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes with at least a fridge and microwave. Outdoor pool and free wifi.
Address
11 Rue Marbeuf
Phone
+33 4 95 26 47 25
Website
roc-e-mare-cargese.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

A bus runs twice a day between Ajaccio and Cargèse. Passage either way costs €8.

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Getting around

Cargese is tiny: you can comfortably walk anywhere in minutes.

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Get inA bus runs twice a day between Ajaccio and Cargèse. Passage either way costs €8.

Get aroundCargese is tiny: you can comfortably walk anywhere in minutes.

SeeA Greek Orthodox church and a Roman Catholic church face each other across the town. Both churches are active, and share a priest (he has a dispensation). They are also the sites for concerts.

DoThe water around Cargèse is lovely, and there are beaches and rocky coasts north and south of the harbour. The surrounding countryside is spotted with paths.

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