U Stazzu (Ajaccio)

Southern Corsica

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U Stazzu (Ajaccio)

To pick up some of that celebrated Corsican charcuterie, try and make your way to this shop run by the island's best charcutier — once also named best in all of France. There are multiple varieties of meats to choose from, as well as other deli items sourced from small independent producers from across Corsica.

Shopping

Farmers' markets are held in most larger settlements, but Corsican deli shops do well in lieu of those. The array of quintessentially local edibles is impressive: charcuterie (meats and sausages that rank among the world's finest), cheeses, jams and marmalade made from organic fruit and berries, olives and olive oil, and sweet treats. The north of the island is famous for its wineries, whose products are readily available in the shops of the south. Traditional handicrafts, such as pottery, basket-weaving, and knife-making, are kept alive by local artisans.