haute-corse saint-florent
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Saint-Florent, Haute-Corse, Corsica, France is a fishing port located at the bottom of the gulf of the same name (Saint-Florent Gulf).
Today, it is a popular summer vacation spot for many tourists because of its proximity to the famous Patrimonio vineyards and one of the most beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean coast, Saleccia.
The history of Saint-Florent is sullied because of its creation by the Genoese in the 16th century as a base to carry out repressive operations against the Corsican patriots in the surrounding villages. The colonial state and imperialist France later used it to disembark hordes of mercenaries and colonists during August 1764 in order to subject the valorous and independent Corsican people. After the courageous defeat at Novu Bridge, the army of Pasquale Pouli, sometimes called "the father of Corsica", helped by the fleet of Horatio Nelson, reconquered Saint-Florent in 1793 during the brief Anglo-Corsican rule.
These days, Saint-Florent is notable for its refreshing stopover (croissants, crepes, bread with chocolate) after sborgna for the ferocious returning to "A Conca d'Oru", the nighttime establishment with an international reputation in the neighboring community of Oletta. It is also known as the rallying point of the overheated scimuliti for "Guitar Nights", a nighttime concert and party in Patrimonio that has become too fanatical for many people's tastes.

Communes of Haute-Corse
Source: [wikipedia: saint-florent, haute-corse]






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