Casanova

Casanova brings together an old village with cultural and historical features and a selection of mountain-related walks. The village is located in the Parc Naturel Régional de Corse. In Casanova, you can discover dry-stone buildings associated with the area’s former livestock farming; the Chapelle de l'Annonciation dite l'Annunziata also adds specific historical details through its construction date and features. There is a high-altitude route on Monte Cardu; the trail to the Bergerie de Monte Pianu starts in the village, and the pastoral hike Furmicuccia eventually descends to Casanova. This gives you three perspectives to consider when choosing your destination: the nature park as a scenic setting, the buildings as a way to explore the village’s history, and the trails as an opportunity for active days.

Dry-stone buildings and village history

In the old village, you can discover the dry-stone buildings. They are associated with Casanova’s former economy, which was focused on livestock farming. For travelers interested in rural history, they bring two aspects together: a preserved building style and the village’s former way of making a living.

The Annunziata and its architectural style

A distinctive architectural feature is the Chapelle de l'Annonciation dite l'Annunziata in Casanova. It was built in 1661, has walls made of schist, and is covered by barrel vaults with lunettes. A barrel vault is a long, arched form of vaulting; lunettes are smaller vault sections that cut into this main form. These details make it possible to understand the building through several specific features: its construction date provides a definite point in time, while the wall material and vaulting describe its construction. Unlike the dry-stone buildings associated with former livestock farming, the chapel is notable for its dated religious architecture.

Hiking and route planning

There is a high-altitude route on Monte Cardu. The trail to the Bergerie de Monte Pianu starts in the village of Casanova. It is not marked, but is considered passable, is used, and is fairly well maintained. Trail conditions can change, so check them locally before setting out. The pastoral hike Furmicuccia goes via the Venacais side and then descends to the village of Casanova. Markings and requirements for a guide may change; check locally before setting out. When comparing the two routes, their different connections to the village are helpful: the trail to the Bergerie starts in Casanova, while Furmicuccia descends to the village after its section via the Venacais side.

Choosing Casanova as a destination

You can decide whether Casanova suits your reason for traveling by weighing these different highlights: the dry-stone buildings and the Annunziata are the cultural and historical focus, while the high-altitude route and trails offer opportunities for hiking. If you then look for a hotel in Casanova, you will have a clear idea of which aspect of your trip matters most to you.

Discover more destinations: Sisco, Casabianca, Pietracorbara, Ville-di-Pietrabugno, Luri, Castellare-Di-Casinca, Aléria, Pancheraccia

For the broader travel overview: Haute-Corse.