U Castellu

Top choice in Corsica


The five light-filled rooms in this lovely B&B, set in an old village home on the main square and right beside the ancient castle, are a wonderful blend of old and new. Maud’s welcome is another drawcard, as is the panoramic rooftop terrace where they lay out the copious buffet breakfast.

The excellent restaurant alongside serves sunny, reliable Mediterranean cuisine.


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