Travel diaries

Capital of Corsica and birthplace of Napoleon, Ajaccio welcomes you with its blue gulf, its imperial heritage and its wild beaches close to the scrub.

Bastia is the essential destination in Haute-Corse to discover an authentic old port and a Genoese citadel steeped in history. This city of art and history offers a unique cultural experience.

Cap Corse, a magnificent peninsula, offers breathtaking landscapes, charming villages and a rich Corsican culture.

Cinq villages aux maisons colorées perchés sur les falaises liguriennes, les Cinque Terre se rejoignent en train depuis Gênes après la traversée en ferry depuis Bastia.

Civitavecchia is Rome's maritime gateway, ideally located just 70 km from the Italian capital and under an hour away by train. This authentic port city in Lazio, guarded by its Renaissance fortress designed by Michelangelo, is the ideal starting point for exploring Rome and the region's Etruscan treasures.

Capital of the Renaissance, Florence is home to some of the greatest masterpieces of Western art. Accessible by train from Livorno or Genova after crossing by ferry.

A major historic city in Liguria, famous for its UNESCO palaces and its maze of medieval streets. This iconic Italian port combines magnificent maritime heritage and authentic culinary culture.

Founded by Pasquale Paoli, Île-Rousse is the pearl of Balagne: white sandy beaches, a market with Greek columns, and hilltop villages to explore by train or on foot.

An essential stopover in Tuscany, famous for its historic district of “Venezia Nuova” and its picturesque canals lined with Renaissance architecture. This dynamic port city seduces travelers with its authentic maritime gastronomy and its strategic proximity to Pisa and Florence.

Capital of fashion and design, Milan has Leonardo's Last Supper, the Gothic Duomo and a vibrant cultural life — an hour and 20 minutes by train from Genoa where the ferries dock.

Cradle of pizza and southern dolce vita, Naples is the gateway to Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast — accessible via Civitavecchia from Corsica.

Pisa is an unmissable art city in Tuscany, famous worldwide for its Leaning Tower and the monumental complex of Piazza dei Miracoli.

A Ligurian jet-set village on the edge of a turquoise cove, Portofino can be reached by boat from Genoa, the Bastia-Genova Cors'Express ferry stop.

Porto-Vecchio, entre plages de légende, maquis parfumé et arrière-pays sauvage, est sans doute l'une des destinations les plus complètes et les plus envoûtantes de toute la Méditerranée.

Emblematic capital of Italy, famous for its ancient monuments such as the Colosseum and the artistic treasures of Vatican City. A true open-air museum, this eternal city offers a unique journey between UNESCO World Heritage

A Gothic jewel of Tuscany, Siena enshrines the Piazza del Campo, its polychrome Duomo and the Palio — accessible by train from Livorno or Genoa after the ferry.

Former royal capital of Piedmont, Turin reveals the 2nd World Egyptian Museum, historic cafes and access to the Langhe vineyards — 2 hours by train from Genoa.

Cypress landscapes, cities of art and vineyards of Chianti: Tuscany is the essential destination from Livorno, served by the Bastia-Livorno ferries of Cors'Express.