The sweet chestnut

The sweet chestnut

Guide of the Upper Corsica

Guide of the Upper Corsica

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Corsica has numerous sweet chestnut tree forests. Sweet chestnut flour is made by craftsman and used as an ingredient in numerous dishes, like polenta, a typically Corsican dish that makes a fantastic accompaniment to the island's gastronomic specialities, such as charcuterie meats, cooked meats with a sauce and omelettes...

The village of Bocognano is well-known for its chestnut fair that takes place in December.

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