Old town of Ile-Rousse

Old town L'Île-Rousse, Corsica, France

What to expect

L'Île-Rousse is a charming seaside town with a rich history, located in the Balagne region of Corsica. The town has a central square, lively cafés, restaurants, and ice-cream parlours, making it an ideal spot for a family holiday. With one of the warmest microclimates in Corsica, L'Île-Rousse boasts three gently shelving large beaches in close proximity. Visitors can wander the streets of the old town, visit the market held every morning in a majestic covered market place, and take a trip to the market to sample local produce, including fish, vegetables, local honey, charcuterie, and cheeses. The town also offers a range of activities, such as pony trekking through the Balagne hills, visiting the Tartagine forest, and exploring the narrow streets of Sant'Antonino, the oldest inhabited village in Corsica. The nearby village of Monticello offers fantastic views of the coast and is a great spot for horse riding and tennis

Plan your family visit to the Old town of Ile-Rousse with these blog insights 👇

Ile-Rousse with the family: everything you need to know to organize your visit

This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled through the old town's paved streets and admired its ancient facades

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the narrow streets and the historic buildings, while the parents appreciated the city's charm ✨

Corsica with children: What you can experience on a family holiday

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited L'Île-Rousse, which has a lot of gastronomy. The main attraction is the eponymous peninsula. Its rocks take on a magical reddish color, especially at sunset

Highlights: L'Île-Rousse is smaller and more manageable. We enjoyed the large selection of gastronomy and the peninsula, whose rocks take on a magical reddish color at sunset ✨