The Légendines
Departing from Place Saint Nicolas, this walking tour, led by a tour guide, takes in the highlights of Bastia's heritage as a «Town of Art and History». Visitors are transported into a world of strangeness and emotion through the looking glass of time. The concert and the tasting of Corsican products are special moments of exchange to better understand and love the Corsican soul.
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The guided tour The Légendines begins in the town's iconic square Bastia, Saint-Nicolas. It doesn't take long for the atmosphere to settle in: just a few steps away is an intriguing palace, and the history of the town already seems to be whispering its secrets.
As you stroll along, you will pass through picturesque alleyways and old quarters where Bastia has taken root. Accompanied by the passionate guides of the Legends, You'll discover a different, livelier and more surprising way of visiting the city. You'll discover a different way of visiting the city, one that's more lively and more surprising. They tell powerful stories: the punishments of the Genoese era, the legend of a simple maid who became a saint thanks to her generosity, and the mystery of the Black Christ.
These stories, inherited from our collective memory, give the route its full meaning. Surprising anecdotes, local traditions and little-known historical facts combine to offer an experience accessible to all, as enriching as it is entertaining. The tour ends in the citadel, a place steeped in history, leaving visitors with the feeling that they have discovered a place that is still very much alive. Bastia authentic, intimate and full of surprises.
After discovering the legends and narrow streets of Bastia, visit The Légendines is extended by an equally eagerly-awaited event: a tasting of Corsican products in a delicatessen in the historic centre. In this warm and authentic setting, the heritage of Bastia can be savoured this time through taste.
This gourmet break features a selection of carefully chosen local products: traditional charcuterie, distinctive cheeses, artisanal specialities and other flavours emblematic of the island. Each tasting is an opportunity to discover the expertise of Corsican producers and the identity of a rich and generous terroir.
Guided and advised, visitors take their time to appreciate these products in a friendly atmosphere, conducive to exchange and discovery.
This tasting adds a gourmet touch to the experience and leaves a lasting memory, making for a visit that's as tasty as it is unforgettable.
The visit The Légendines includes a private concert of Corsican polyphonic songs in an oratory at Bastia. In this intimate setting, visitors can discover a musical expression deeply rooted in the island's identity.
Characterised by rich, haunting harmonies, polyphonic songs reflect the soul of Corsica. Passed down from generation to generation, they tell the story of a people and their beliefs.
As well as listening to the songs, it's also a time for sharing ideas with the singers. Visitors are invited to gain a better understanding of the origin of these songs, their meaning and their place in Corsican culture. In this way, the concert becomes a genuine encounter, an opportunity for emotion and sharing.
This musical immersion is the perfect complement to the The Légendines and leaves a lasting impression of Bastia, where heritage, tradition and emotion come together.
