Stéphane Luiggi
Corsica Holidays
Hi, I'm Stéphane Luiggi, founder and owner of French Living. I am closely attached to the stunning Mediterranean island of Corsica. My father grew up in the pretty beachside village of Algajola in the North of the island, close to the towns of Calvi and Ile Rousse.
Many of the Luiggi family; uncles, aunties, cousins and second cousins still live on the island and I return often for frequent family gatherings.
Corsica is a little known and very unspoilt part of France, a hidden gem, rather like French Living! This is why I have decided to share my love and knowledge of the island, its people and culture, by creating Corsica Holidays.
Let me explain...
“I invite you to spend a week with me in Corsica. You’ll stay in a stunning contemporary Villa, sharing with up to 8 guests in total, and I will immerse you into Corsican island life.
At the end of your stay, you will have tasted the food, experienced the culture, heard the language, the music and most definitely appreciate why Corsica is called L’Ile de Beauté – The Island of Beauty.
I’ll cook for you some of my favourite family dishes, as well as point you in the direction of some superb local restaurants. We’ll shop in the famous open air Ile Rousse market before I give you all a simple cookery demo back at the villa.
No need to worry about negotiating Corsica’s narrow and winding roads, because I will be driving you expertly around the island, taking you to explore all the must-see places of the Balagne, as well as some off-the-radar beauty spots.”
The Villa
Built in 2014, this modern and spacious villa is situated 600 metres from Algajola beach, between Calvi and Ile Rousse. It’s a calm and quiet base from which to explore the island, and an idyllic haven for relaxing at the end of the day.
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The Villa has 4 double/twin rooms with en-suite shower room. 2 of the bedrooms also have toilet in the en-suite. The other 2 have en-suite shower room but toilet is in the corridor, just a few steps from the room door, with automatic light at night. Rooms are allocated on a first booked first choice basis.
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Air conditioning throughout
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Contemporary spaces designed with privacy in mind
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Heated swimming pool
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Stupendous sea and mountain views
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600m to nearest sandy beach,
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Private outdoor spaces overlooking the maquis
Key Activities
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The Citadel, harbour and shopping at Calvi
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Ile Rousse's daily fresh produce open air market
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The village of Sant'Antonino, one of the prettiest in France
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Pigna and Aregno's arts and crafts, pottery demonstration
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Bonifato – swimming in the mountain river rock pool
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Pétanque playing – with "apéro" to follow, of course!
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Wine tasting session at the villa, and visit to a vineyard
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Visit to Essential Oils distillery
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Tasting of liqueurs, wines, jams, honeys at the domaine where they are produced
Your holiday includes:
7 night stay in a contemporary Villa
Breakfast every morning
4 Evening meals cooked by Stéphane, with some drink and wine
Tea/coffee/fruit and snacks
All visits and activities, hosted by Stéphane
Transfer from airport to villa (75 minutes from Bastia airport BIA)
All transport / taxi service to beaches, restaurants
Your holiday does not include:
Travel to Corsica. Recommended route: LGW - BIA with EasyJet
Lunch (we will be out and about a lot, so will grab light lunches wherever visits take us, or you may pack your own lunch of course)
3 Evening meals - your opportunities to eat out on your own terms if you wish
I love bringing like-minded people together...
"I love bringing like-minded people together to share the discovery of something new. I suppose this is why French Living’s Discovery Evenings are so successful. In fact many wonderful friendships have been created thanks to these events.
I feel the same will happen with these week-long breaks in Corsica. The villa is spacious enough for people to enjoy their own private space, creating a perfect blend of social, relaxation and discovery.”
Stéphane Luiggi
Pricing for 2025
Please note: prices are based on 2 sharing a room, and places are given in priority to double/twin sharers. Single occupancy may become an option nearer departure date.
MAY
10-17
£1250pp
FULL
MAY
17-24
£1250pp
FULL
SEP
13-20
£1250pp
FULL
Ready to book ?
Send Stéphane an email to check availability for the week you would like.
If availability is confirmed we will hold your places for 24 hours, to give you time to book your flights.
Flights are operated by EasyJet Gatwick - Bastia (LGW-BIA)
Please click here to book your flight
Once your transport is secured we will provide bank details for payment of a deposit of 400pp.
Another 400pp to be paid 90 days before the holiday, the final 450pp to be paid 30 days before the holiday.
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