Marie Darrieux
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I am Marie Darrieux, I live in Corsica and I am a nature lover, passionate about travel and personal development. Creator of the Duodem brand and the agency Il était un picnic, I am also the author and founder of the blog Du talon au crampon that I launched with my husband in 2015, born from my love for writing and photography but also from my desire to share my tourist discoveries and daily adventures. We talk about travel, lifestyle and marriage.

Holidays 2024 in Calvi
Bastia
Holidays 2024 in Calvi May, 27 2024

Join us in discovering the Balagne, a region packed with hidden gems you won’t to miss! The historic town of Calvi, together with beach resorts like Algajola and Sant Ambroggio, will quickly win you over. The hinterland villages, perched above the plain and overlooking the Mediterranean, are also sure to charm you. The town of […]

Corsican cheeses and other culinary specialities from the island
Several cities
Corsican cheeses and other culinary specialities from the island Aug, 24 2023

“U casgiu” (cheese in the Corsican language) is a mainstay of the region and one of the delicacies most appreciated by locals and travellers alike. A genuine product of ancestral know-how. Once known as the shepherds’ island, Corsica has inherited a strong cheese-making tradition. Deep in the scrubland, goats and sheep share the dense, rich […]

Discovering Saint Florent
Bastia
Discovering Saint Florent Jul, 4 2023

Saint Florent, a quaint fishing and market-garden village, is one of Haute-Corse’s must-see destinations. A little gem tucked between Cap Corse and Balagne, the village was once a Genoese port. Many visitors come to this charming, mini seaside resort. It’s one of my favourite spots on this beautiful island. Read this article to find out […]

Discover Cap Corse
Bastia
Discover Cap Corse Mar, 14 2023

Are you looking for a small, quiet and unspoilt destination? Cap Corse is definitely for you!  A land of sailors, Isula ind’è l’isula, “the island within the island”, or “Little Corsica”, encapsulates all the delights of this beautiful island. Just a stone’s throw from Bastia and Saint Florent, on this 40 km long peninsula at […]

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