Relaxes on the beaches and tiny, hidden bays, and wanders through the chestnut forests of the Castagniccia – rides the Chemins de fer de la Corse: the marvellous mountain train between Ajaccio and Bastia – takes you through breath-taking mountain scenery to the town of Corte and along the river in the Restonica valley – offers an in-depth look at the customs, folklore, and historic aspects of Napoleon’s birth place

Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls are passionate about Europe and have written over 40 books for Cadogan, including several about France, where they now live.