Myrtle, Immortelle or juniper… These local plants from Balagna, in northern Corsica, have real health benefits. Bring them back with you to keep a bit of the island in your home. Come discover my tried and tested selection !
1. The Immortelle moisturizing balm, Casanera
Whatever the season, this balm is a life saver! Made from Immortelle essential oil, shea butter and other organic vegetable oils, it protects my sensitive skin from external threats (dry air in airplanes, sunburns, cold weather, pollution). An essential component of my travel beauty case.
Online : http://www.casanera.corsica/ - 3 Boulevard Wilson, 20260 Calvi - 20 Rue César Campinchi, 20200 Bastia - Bon Marché mall, 11 Rue du Général de Gaulle, 20137 Porto-Vecchio
2. The Stress-Relieving spray, Solivia
Corsica is full of fragrances… Citrus, verbena, green tea or local cedarwood perfume my bed thanks to this mist of essential oils that I spray on my sheets before I drift off to dreamland. The bottle is small and perfect for travelling, even in my carry on. Corsica, never too far away, helps me relax wherever I go….
Online : http://www.solyvia.com/ - 20 rue César Campinchi, 20200 Bastia - Domaine Pinia, 20240 Ghisonaccia
3. The wild myrtle candle, les lumières du temps
This pretty scented candle, made from vegetable wax and Grasse perfume, has transformed my house into a flowered Maquis valley. It promises 55 burning hours, my room in Paris will smell like Corsica for a long time. Yay !
Online : http://www.leslumieresdutemps.com/ - Chez Diet et Plaisir, 10 rue César Campinchi, 20200 Bastia
4. The Girolata Revitalising Eye Cream, Solivia
On my first try, this roll-on eye cream calms my puffy, tired eyes in a few minutes. I keep it in the fridge for an extra icy boost. A staple of my morning routine.
Online : http://www.solyvia.com/ - 20 rue César Campinchi, 20200 Bastia - Domaine Pinia, 20240 Ghisonaccia
En été, difficile de trouver une belle plage au sable blanc vide. Pas de panique, l’autre Corse révèle quelques pépites où nager à l’abri de la foule. Où sont ses plages de rêve plus secrètes ? Suivez le guide …
Erbalunga, Centuri, Nonza ou Patrimonio sont des villages du Cap Corse où prendre racine pour se déconnecter de son quotidien. Un appel de vacances “anti bling bling” où l’essentiel est à la portée de chacun. Manger les pieds dans l’eau, partir en randonnée en famille, flâner en amoureux, faire des rencontres, prendre le temps de vivre dans un décor majestueux... sans se ruiner… tout simplement.
Exceptional AOC wines, local cured meats, sweet fiadone, chestnut jams… Those were the tastes of my summer in Corsica. To keep the pleasure going, here’s where to buy Corsican delicacies at the right price.
Un tartare d'espadon, du lonzu finement tranché, un rosé de Calvi... des plats iodés aux belles pièces du boucher, certaines adresses corses sortent leurs épingles du jeu dans leurs spécialités. Cadeau, la vue est exceptionnelle. À vos fourchettes !
Myrte, Immortelle ou genévrier… ces plantes de balagne 100% corse ont de véritables vertus pour le bien-être. Ramener un bout de “l’île de beauté” à la maison permet en plus de prolonger les vacances dans son cocon. Découvrez mes 4 produits bio corses testés qu’il faut embarquer.
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Des plages de rêve aux villages authentiques, j'ai parcouru les routes de la Corse, du nord au sud, pour y découvrir des cocons paisibles au coeur d'une nature aux milles visages. Du Cap Corse aux calanques de Scandola, zoom sur mes 20 plus beaux souvenirs ....