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Born in the capital of the island of Corsica, Ajaccio (southern part of the island), on August 15, 1769 he was consecrated emperor of france during the years 1804 and 1814. He, not only as dictator and commander of the French army, was also political leader. From an early age, Napoleon joined a very rigid regime, belonging to the Royal Military School of Paris. At the age of 16, he was already an artillery warrant officer. With the emergence of various political and social events, as well as the orientations of certain groups, Napoleon found his path somewhat hampered. That is, in 1784, the French Revolution took place, influencing the country economically, socially and politically. France also ended up going from a feudal to a capitalist regime. Three years later, Louis XVI lost his life in the middle of Praça da Revolução, leading to the swearing in of the National Convention by the Jacobins, on June 2 of that same year, 1793. Napoleon, proud and faithful to his principles and values...

 Combined with culture, music and traditional practices, various events take place throughout the year, such as parties, celebrations, commemorations and other events. During your stay you can, and should, enjoy some of the events that the island has to offer. January 1st : Universal (national) Get-together March 17th and 18th : Madunnuccia (location) Party in honor of Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia, patron saint of Ajaccio. In the program: between faith and tradition, a great procession through the city streets, a show at the Hôtel de Ville and a pontifical mass. May 1st : Labor Day (national) On May 1st, it is customary to offer lilies of the valley to loved ones. On that day, the sidewalks are taken over by sellers of that flower! May 8th : Victory Day (national) Celebration of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany in May 1945. Several ceremonies are organized throughout the city. June 21st : Music Festival (national) Large popular festival that takes place in France, but also ...

Going back to the origin of the word polyphony, it comes from the Greek, which means “several voices”. This music technique includes several voices that relate to each other in a harmonic way, creating a melody. Interestingly, this was the segment most used by musicians in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. However, the first songs composed were only developed on a voice, linear and accompanied by a single rhythm. Homophonic music was thus linked for a long time to religious music with only one melody, forming Cantus Firmus and Cantus Gregorian.

 In order for your experience to run to its fullest advantage, one of the important aspects when it comes to getting to know the various monuments, natural outdoor spaces and the entire island is the weather forecast. Thus, your visit will not be missing anything and you will not be surprised by the atmosphere. As Ajaccio and the south of the island are influenced by a Mediterranean climate, the summer is somewhat dry and the winter calm and mild. The minimum temperature during the year is rarely less than 4ºC and the maximum, in summer, mostly exceeds 30ºC. Snow is not significant, as are snowfalls. On the other hand, thunderstorms, gusts of wind and abundant rain are more favorable in the autumn and spring season. Below is a table with the various temperatures and precipitation during the respective months.

The 4th largest Island in the Mediterranean Sea is one of the largest scenic destinations in the world. Given the mixture of cultures, from Roman to French and Italian, Corsicans has a very special personality. With a mountainous interior, magnificent lakes, fresh and dense forests, and crystalline waterfalls, the island is characterized by its coastline, its turquoise water and the villages that carry its origins and traditions. Those who want to visit the island have two ways to get to it: by ferry or by plane. The first, although more conventional, is also cheaper and avoids additional costs when arriving on the island. Given that public transports are a terrible solution for those who visit, and taxis practice high rates, it would also be a great option to rent a car from the airport. The car also turns out to be a great way to get to know the island and begin a road trip with more freedom and availability. Among the various destinations, we will present the ones we consider the be...

Ridelu's rooms are named after interesting places near the hotel, such as Vallé du Fango.  The Fango Valley is located in the Balagne, a fertile region often called 'the garden of Corsica', a region of great tourist interest and environmental, geographical and historical importance.  The nearest town is a fishing settlement called Galeria, while Calvi and its famous citadel can be reached within 45 minutes by car. Since March 1, 1977, the northwestern part of  Corsica has been considered a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.  The river has its source at the foot of Capu Tafunatu with an altitude of 2556 meters above sea level and flows into the Gulf of Galeria. The torrent is famous for its crystal-clear water, forming natural emerald pools perfect for swimming: However, this area is inhabited by only about 450 people, and tourism provides it with approximately 1000 tourists per year, who stay in the various establishments on the island, and beyond. Thus, the environmental ...