FRANCE - Corsica - Sartène - Plateau de Cauria megaliths
Sartene is found in south-west Corsica a few kilometres into the mountains south-east of Propriano. The first thing that will strike you as you arrive in Sartene is how the tall buildings, in the same rock as the steep hill on which they stand, look almost unnaturally solid and part of the landscape. The centre of Sartene, and the starting point for your visit, is around the Place de la Liberation, former known as Place Porta. This is a pleasant square containing shady trees and with nice views across the valley. The fascinating old town of Santa Anna spread out down the hill below, with its narrow streets crammed with a incredible medley of tall ancient houses, linked by arches, arcades and alleys, and sometimes blocked by unexpected rocks.Take your time and drive on narrow scenic roads around Sartène. Don't forget a visit to the 170 megaliths (at least 5000 BC) of the Plateau of Cauria (see pictures below).
BEST TIME to VISIT SARTENE
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to CORSICA
From May to October
view of Sartène - church
restaurant in the old town
Corsica pigs on the road
old town hall
old town - narrow street
old town - narrow street and steps
old town hall
old town - narrow street and house
old town - church
old town - narrow street
old town - church
old town - narrow street
old town - narrow street and stairs to access an entrance door
old town - church and town hall
old town - old building
old town - narrow street shared with a private staircase
old town - narrow street
old town - stone building
old town - narrow street
old town - pretty stone house
old town - stone building
old town - old building
old town - old building
old town - narrow street
old town - old building
old town - narrow street
old town - narrow street
old town - narrow street
old town - narrow street
old town - narrow street and steps
old town - narrow street
old town - narrow street
old town - narrow street and stairs to access a house
old town - narrow street and arch to access another street
old town - narrow street and shop
old town - house
old town - narrow street and private staircase
old town - narrow street with steps
old town - old building
overview of Sartène
overview of Sartène
Landscape withe a tower
landscape
village
landscape
corsican pigs are domestic and free to move
corsican pigs are domestic and free to move
corsican pigs are domestic and free to move, here on the road
corsican pigs are domestic and free to move
landscape
scenic road
The site of Cauria is located on the heights of the Gulf of Valinco and is evidence of the inhabitance of men from the Neolithic era. It is characterised by alignments of stones (I Stantari and Rinaghju) which are megalithic monuments consisting of standing stones and granite statues.
The site of Cauria is located on the heights of the Gulf of Valinco and is evidence of the inhabitance of men from the Neolithic era. It is characterised by alignments of stones (I Stantari and Rinaghju) which are megalithic monuments consisting of standing stones and granite statues.
The site of Cauria is located on the heights of the Gulf of Valinco and is evidence of the inhabitance of men from the Neolithic era. It is characterised by alignments of stones (I Stantari and Rinaghju) which are megalithic monuments consisting of standing stones and granite statues.
The site of Cauria is located on the heights of the Gulf of Valinco and is evidence of the inhabitance of men from the Neolithic era. It is characterised by alignments of stones (I Stantari and Rinaghju) which are megalithic monuments consisting of standing stones and granite statues.
The site of Cauria is located on the heights of the Gulf of Valinco and is evidence of the inhabitance of men from the Neolithic era. It is characterised by alignments of stones (I Stantari and Rinaghju) which are megalithic monuments consisting of standing stones and granite statues.
The site of Cauria is located on the heights of the Gulf of Valinco and is evidence of the inhabitance of men from the Neolithic era. It is characterised by alignments of stones (I Stantari and Rinaghju) which are megalithic monuments consisting of standing stones and granite statues.
The site of Cauria is located on the heights of the Gulf of Valinco and is evidence of the inhabitance of men from the Neolithic era. It is characterised by alignments of stones (I Stantari and Rinaghju) which are megalithic monuments consisting of standing stones and granite statues.
The site of Cauria is located on the heights of the Gulf of Valinco and is evidence of the inhabitance of men from the Neolithic era. The Funtanaccia dolmen is the best preserved of its kind in Corsica.
the Funtanaccia dolmen is the best preserved of its kind in Corsica.
The site of Cauria is located on the heights of the Gulf of Valinco. The Funtanaccia dolmen is the best preserved of its kind in Corsica.
Corsican pig is bred for its meat.
village in the pristine mountains
cattle is free to move - so be careful on the narrow roads
Corsican pigs are bred for their meat.
scenic road
Corsican Pigs are domestic and free to move