Corsica's National Days of Architecture offer free walking tours exploring the island's heritage, blending tradition with modernity through guided walks in Upper and Southern Corsica.
Corsica's architecture event highlights heritage
In Corsica, the National Days of Architecture will provide an opportunity to examine the island's built heritage and landscapes. The Council of Architecture, Urbanism and the Environment (CAUE) of Corsica is organizing two free events on Saturday, October 17, in the form of walking tours. These tours aim to highlight places, buildings, and architectural approaches that reflect the territory's history.CAUE's role and mission
The CAUE of Corsica was created in December 2020 at the initiative of the Corsican Collectivity, within the framework of the 1977 architecture law. It is an independent association tasked with promoting the quality of architecture, urban planning, and the environment. Its missions revolve around advising, informing, raising awareness, and training.Upper Corsica event details
Registration is required for the events. In Upper Corsica, the event will take place in Campile - Spassighjata Castagnina. Organized in partnership with the Castagniccia-Casinca intercommunality, the Campile commune, and the CAUE di Corsica, this spassighjata invites rediscovery of an emblematic heritage of the Castagniccia. A guided walk through the hamlets of Campile, Vergagliese, Antibia, and Costa will allow participants to discover their history, architecture, and vernacular heritage, closely linked to chestnut culture.Southern Corsica event details
In Southern Corsica, the event will take place in Zigliara - Spassighjata d'architettura. This walk allows the discovery of the area's architecture, landscape, and traces of its history. The meeting point is the Village of Zigliara - Piazza d'Angeletto, with departure at 9:30 AM. The duration is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Contact information is Marina Giacalone at 07.85.78.69.09.
