Saint-Florent
Found on the western side of the base of the Cap Corse peninsula, in the north of Corsica, it is the climate and the nearby beaches and scenery that are the main attraction of Saint Florent. It is also home to a Genoise citadel, built in the 15th century.
Saint Florent is a small town, needing only a morning to explore unless you get waylaid by the attractive harbour and cafes around the Place des Portes.
Find the time to appreciate the views from the round citadel that stands above the town, then go around to the other side of the harbour for the best overall view of Saint Florent. Better still, go across to the other side of the Gulf de Florent - from here the town appears very small and unassuming, with the dark brooding mountains poised behind the light limestone buildings of the town.
When you've finished sightseeing in the town head off to see the nearby Cathedral of the Nebbio, a small cathedral built on the site of the original Roman town that existed close to where Saint Florent now stands.
Finally make sure you sample the local wine - the region is very fertile and produces one of Corsicas best wines in the vineyards around Patrimonio - the village itself is 6km north-east of Saint Florent and a good place to start exploring (and tasting) the local wine.
Heading north-west from the town visit Saleccia - the village renowned for its white sandy beach, which is said to be one of the best beaches to be found anywhere on the Mediterranean.
See also Saint Florent Corsica
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Places to visit near Saint-Florent, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Saint-Florent.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
16 km: Bastia (Coast port town)
See also Saint-Florent (version Francais)
