Bastelicaccia: Culture, Cheese and Farm Visits

Bastelicaccia combines architectural and local history with local produce and farm visits. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay here, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your trip: the parish church of Saint-Michel and a bridge offer historical points of interest, the Écomusée showcases products from the Prunelli Valley, and U Palmentu and I Ricci offer different kinds of farm visits. The experiences vary in duration and level of participation; specific timings make them easier to compare.

Architectural history in Bastelicaccia

The present-day parish church of Saint-Michel was built starting in 1835. It was damaged by a fire in 2002 and restored in 2003. These dates mark two clearly distinct periods in its history: the start of the church’s construction in the 19th century and its later restoration. A bridge built by G. Eiffel in the late 19th century connects Bastelicaccia with Cauro and is accessible to pedestrians. Check local access conditions before your visit if you would like to see the bridge on foot.

The Écomusée and products from the Prunelli Valley

The Écomusée de Bastelicaccia is located in the former community school in Funtanaccia, built in 1888. The site thus links the history of the school building with the museum’s present-day theme. An immersive tour across three levels showcases products and traditional know-how from the Prunelli Valley. These include cheese, cured meats, wine, olive oil, chestnuts, citrus fruits, honey and essential oils. The range extends from food products to essential oils, while traditional know-how is also part of the presentation. The Écomusée includes an area for temporary exhibitions and one for young visitors. The exhibition program may change. If you are planning your visit around a particular exhibition, check in advance what is currently on display.

Farm visits: cheesemaking and animals

U Palmentu makes a cheese that is firmly rooted in the landscapes of Bastelicaccia. The farm also offers a three-hour guided visit in Bastelicaccia, during which visitors can take part in making cheese and brocciu. The duration and opportunity to participate are useful points of reference when planning this farm visit. Check the booking arrangements and participation details before your trip.

I Ricci is an educational farm in Bastelicaccia, founded in 2017. A 45-minute guided route introduces visitors to goats, sheep, horses, ponies, cats, dogs and a llama. During school holidays, I Ricci also offers children aged nine and over the chance to be “soigneurs d’un jour” (“animal keepers for a day”): they feed, care for and clean the animals while learning about veterinary practices. The guided farm experiences differ in duration and focus: at I Ricci, the 45-minute route introduces visitors to the animals; at U Palmentu, the guided visit lasts three hours, and visitors can take part in making cheese and brocciu. The holiday activity is tied to school holidays, and its availability may change. Check the visit arrangements in advance if you plan to take part.

Discover more destinations: Figari, Quenza, Pinarellu, Cognocoli-Monticchi, Grosseto-Prugna, Valle-Di-Mezzana, Petreto-Bicchisano, Tolla

For the broader travel overview: Corse-Du-Sud.