Ile Rousse and the surrounding region

The small charming town of Île Rousse invites visitors to sunbathe and laze on its fine-sand beach with its turquoise-blue water and offers all the pleasures, amenities and comfort of a seaside resort.

The town's narrow, atypical streets bustle with numerous shops, ice cream vendors, restaurants and other pleasures...

The area of Île Rousse offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a host of athletic activities: jet skiing, windsurfing, boating, underwater diving, quad or 4x4 outings, mountain biking, tennis, golf, kayaking and fishing, to name just a few...

Home to such gems as Calvi and Saint Florent, the region of Balagne is dotted with magnificent beaches, among the most beautiful to be found anywhere in Corsica.

The region boasts an especially rich cultural heritage, which visitors can discover by strolling around its picturesque villages. Its many artisans will be sure to charm you with their art and savoir-faire: pottery, glass making, sculpture and cutlery, not to mention local gastronomic specialties: charcuterie, biscuits, honey, wines and liqueurs...

Balagne's numerous cultural events held throughout the year enable you to discover various aspects of Corsican culture.