GREAT CANAL, RIVER AND

GREAT CANAL, RIVER AND OCEAN CRUISES IN FRANCE WHY CHOOSE TO CRUISE WITH CROISIEUROPE? Europe’s largest river cruise line French canal journeys aboard elegant hotel barges 6-NIGHT CRUISES IN ALSACE, BURGUNDY, CHAMPAGNE, LOIRE, PARIS AND PROVENCE 45 years’ experience and 55 ships All inclusive for drinks onboard French coast Corsica and its hidden treasures 7-NIGHT CRUISE FROM NICE 50% OFF SECOND PERSON OR NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Departures in July and August 2022 From £ 1 714 per person £ 2 285 50% OFF SECOND PERSON OR NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Departures in July and August 2022 From £ 1 720 per person £ 2 294 INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: Tel. 0208 3281 281 • resuk@croisieurope.com www.croisieurope.co.uk 16 | The Good Life France IM067100025. Non-contractual photos - Copyrights: Letabatha.net, Alexandre Sattler - CreaStudio 2206004.

Calvi L’Île-Rousse Arriving at the Port of L’Île-Rousse we made our way to the city of Calvi along roads lined with pine trees and eucalyptus from Australia and New Zealand. It’s claimed Christopher Columbus was born here, and we stopped at the remains of what the locals claim was his ancestral home in the famous Citadel which dominates the town. Just 30 people still live here in the “Carcassonne of Corsica”. The roads are steep and wind around like a helter-skelter of steps. Nelson stood here at the siege of Calvi in 1794, the sense of history is palpable. Below the citadel is a bustling town, where Rue Clemenceau is known to the locals as “shopping street” and you’ll find shops peddling everything from chic summery clothes to spicy sausages. The marina is lined with fabulous restaurants. Nip to the streets beyond rue Clemenceau where everything is less touristic. The cafés that don’t have a view over the bay are where the locals go, like Brasserie à Macagna where the smell of cooking – garlic and herbs makes your mouth water. Join locals gathered at the bar for a pre-lunch glass of Corsican wine before tucking into the dish of the day – Moules de Diane, with mussels from L’etang de Diana, Diane’s lake in Aleria, once the Roman capital of Corsica, and renowned for its succulent oysters. Life on board a Croisi- Europe cruise Being on board is a cross between a country house hotel where every guest is known. Each morning I was asked if I wanted my usual “Earl Grey, no sugar or milk?” Each evening – “a glass of red, not too dry?” And though you get to see a lot on this trip, it is never hurried, never rushed, always relaxing, slow travel at its very best… Find our more at: CroisiEurope Calvi Ota The Good Life France | 17