Casa Napoléon (Ajaccio)

Shopping

Farmers' markets are held in most larger settlements, but Corsican deli shops do well in lieu of those. The array of quintessentially local edibles is impressive: charcuterie (meats and sausages that rank among the world's finest), cheeses, jams and marmalade made from organic fruit and berries, olives and olive oil, and sweet treats. The north of the island is famous for its wineries, whose products are readily available in the shops of the south. Traditional handicrafts, such as pottery, basket-weaving, and knife-making, are kept alive by local artisans.

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U Stazzu (Ajaccio)

To pick up some of that celebrated Corsican charcuterie, try and make your way to this shop run by the island's best charcutier — once also named best in all of France. There are multiple varieties of meats to choose from, as well as other deli items sourced from small independent producers from across …

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Farmers' Market (Ajaccio)

The Ajaccio Farmers' Market takes place daily during the summer, bringing together the best of local producers selling deli foods Corsica is famous for: charcuterie, cheeses, olives and olive oil, tapenade, home-made jams as well as fresh fruit and …

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Art'Isula (Ajaccio)

The compact boutique stocks a wide variety of unique items made by local artisans, from exquisitely crafted knives to jewellery, figurines, clothing, and various edibles and drinkables–from jams and honey to …

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Casa Napoléon (Ajaccio)

Not to be confused with Napoléon's ancestral home, Casa Napoleon is a gourmet grocery store that stocks a wide array of Corsican specialities, from jars of organic jams to olive oils, charcuterie (meats and sausages), tapenade, confectionery, and local organic …

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La Marge (Ajaccio)

For a jaunt into literary Corsica, check out the La Marge bookshop located in downtown Ajaccio. The shop stocks local and international literature, music, periodicals and various paraphernalia, and occasionally hosts literary readings and …

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La Taillerie du Corail (Porto-Vecchio)

La Taillerie du Corail is a workshop, showroom, and store that features an exquisite collection of coral jewellery, which is a testament to the Masson family's unwavering commitment over the …

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U Cintu (Porticcio)

The number one address for local goodies in Porticcio, U Cintu is a genuine deli run by a welcoming staff. The store carries a variety of Corsican delicacies, including artisanal charcuterie, cheeses, olives, and dried fruits, as well as Italian specialities and …

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La Cave Sartenaise (Sartène)

La Cave Sartenaise is a must-visit spot for local delicacies in Sartène. The store offers a wide array of regional products, such as the renowned Corsican charcuterie, different types of cheeses from local farms, tapenade and olive oil, marmalade, jams, and canistrelli …

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