Canton of l'Île-Rousse

The canton of l'Île-Rousse covers approximately 350.65 square kilometers in the Haute-Corse department and encompasses twenty-one communes following the 2015 territorial reform.

Established in 1828, this canton was originally part of the Sant'Angelo canton before being expanded in 2015 to include communes from the former Belgodère and Haut-Nebbio cantons.

The region preserves Corsican traditions through polyphonic music, local festivals, and the maintenance of the Corsican language in both rural and coastal communities.

Visitors can access the canton via departmental roads connecting L'Île-Rousse to other Corsican centers and find diverse accommodation options ranging from hotels to seasonal rentals.

The canton features historic Genoese towers, perched villages like Sant'Antonino, and archaeological sites that provide evidence of ancient Mediterranean civilizations.

Location: Haute-Corse

Inception: March 22, 2015

Capital city: L'Île-Rousse

Address: Iles Rousses, 20256 Corbara, France 20256 Corbara

GPS coordinates: 42.63500,8.93750

Latest update: September 30, 2025 07:52