L'Île-Rousse, Coastal commune in Haute-Corse, France.
The town extends along the northwestern coast of Corsica, featuring three sandy beaches and a port surrounded by red porphyry islands.
Pascal Paoli established this port town in 1758 to create an alternative trading route independent from Genoese-controlled harbors in the region.
The Place Paoli central square contains century-old plane trees where residents gather for traditional games of petanque and community events.
Visitors can access the town through regular ferry connections from mainland France or via the nearby Calvi-Sainte Catherine Airport, 24 kilometers away.
The footpath to La Pietra lighthouse passes through Napoleon Beach and leads to a summit offering views across the entire Balagne coastline.
Location: Haute-Corse
Location: arrondissement of Calvi
Inception: 1758
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Shares border with: Corbara, Monticello, Santa-Reparata-di-Balagna
Address: L'Île-Rousse, France 20220 L'Île-Rousse
Phone: +33495630180
Email: secretariat@lilerousse.fr
Website: https://mairie-ilerousse.fr
GPS coordinates: 42.63500,8.93750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
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Torra di l'Isula Rossa
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Église Saint-François-Xavier de Monticello
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Plage Napoléon
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Église Sainte-Reparate de Santa-Reparata-di-Balagna
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Chapelle Notre-Dame de Lazio
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Église de l'Immaculée Conception de Pigna
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Plage de Bodri
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Golf Reginu
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Église Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde de L'Île-Rousse
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Chapelle Saint-Roch de Corbara
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