Cargèse, Coastal commune in Corsica, France
Description
Cargèse is a coastal settlement in Corsica situated on a headland between two gulfs. The village is defined by twin churches overlooking the sea, defensive towers perched on the coast, and several beaches fringing the shoreline.
History
The settlement was founded in 1774 when Greek families from the Peloponnese fled Ottoman rule and found refuge here under French protection. The coastal towers were built in earlier centuries to guard against pirates who threatened Mediterranean shores.
Culture
The place carries the heritage of its Greek founders in the architecture and names visible throughout. The two churches across from each other represent a religious coexistence that still shapes community life today.
Practical
The place is best explored on foot, and the main points like the churches and harbor are easy to see in a single day. The beaches are accessible by short walks, and parking is readily available near the center.
Did you know?
The Church of Saint Spiridon follows Orthodox tradition, while the neighboring Catholic church preserves Latin practices, a rare side-by-side arrangement in Western Europe. This religious setup emerged from the founders' unique story and shows how two faith traditions coexist peacefully.
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Torra d'Omigna
3.1 km
Torra di Carghjesi
499 m
Torra d'Orchinu
4.7 km
Cargèse Orthodox Church
194 m
Arone beach
8.1 km
Église Latine de Cargèse
223 m
Ancienne église Saint-Élie de Cargèse
3.3 km
Église Saint-Siméon de Marignana
7.8 km
Plage de Stagnoli
4.7 kmCapu di Bagliu
5.7 km
Plage d'Arone
8.1 km
Chapelle funéraire de Cargèse
1 km
Plage de Péru
1.2 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lozzi
3.2 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marie de Paomia
4.6 kmScenic viewpoint
2.2 kmToposcope, scenic viewpoint
150 mStatue, memorial
172 mLes premiers Grecs
3.6 kmMenasina
1.7 kmWayside cross
155 mMemorial, stele
159 mWayside cross
476 mStele, memorial
4 kmStatue-Menhir U Scumunicatu
2.9 kmCouvent de la Nativité de la Vierge
3.8 kmStatue, memorial
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