What is the most popular landmark in Corsica France?

Answer 1

One of the best known landmarks is actually a group of islands off the coast of Cannes. Les Isles de Lerins comprised of St. Marguerite, St Honore (now under the control of Cistercian monks). There are 7 chapels on the island, the oldest being in the shape of a trefoil in plan. It is possible that when it was built in the 11th century that it was in tribute to St. Patricks alleged use of the Trefle (the Shamrock) to explain the concept of the Trinity. The chapel is actually called 'la Trinidade'. Their other main claim to fame is that they were the location of the imprisonment of the Man in the Iron Mask. St. Honore also lays claim to the legend that St. Patrick on his way back from his meeting with Pope Celestine I, spent time on retreat there before heading on his mission to convert the "Pagan" Irish. It is possible that the name Lerins is a combination of the old Gaelic name of Ireland, Erin and the French 'le'.

Answer 2

There are many landmarks in Corsica, worth a visit. Natural ones: "les falaises de Bonifacio" (the white cliffs of Bonifacio, facing Sardinia); les calanques de Piana (beautiful fjords); les aiguilles de Bavella (Bavella's needles, a series of steep peaks). Hikers could get to cross the island by the GR20, a magnificent pedestrian itinerary, but that requires two weeks for a (very) fit hiker.
Man-made landmarks: the citadel of Corte, the old towns of Calvi, l'Ile-Rousse, not to mention the painted churches of many hich-perched typical villages.
Corsica is one of the most beautiful, and preserved, region of France. No towering buildings overlooking the shoreline, only stunning landscapes. That earned Corsica the nickname of "l'île de Beauté" (island of Beauty), an old one since ancient Greeks called it Calliste (the Beautiful). Stray out of beaten roads, and very kind people will make you discover many wonders.