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French heritage: iconic sites and food of Corsica
This sheet presents cultural landmarks of French society. It focuses in particular on Corsica.
Key points of the sheet
- The citadel of Bonifacio is built on top of cliffs. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, in the south of Corsica.
- In the Middle Ages, this fortress protected the town from attacks from the sea. Today, many tourists come to discover it and its view of the sea.
- Brocciu is a traditional fresh cheese from Corsica, made with ewe's or goat's milk. It is a symbol of the island's know-how and traditions.
- You can eat brocciu plain, with honey or jam, at the end of the meal. You can also cook it in many Corsican recipes: omelettes, ravioli, gratins, etc.
- Brocciu is very popular for its soft, light texture. People also like its slightly tangy, fresh and fragrant taste.
Words to know
- citadel of Bonifacio (citadelle de Bonifacio)
- It is a fortress on top of cliffs in the south of Corsica that protected the town in the Middle Ages.
- brocciu (Corsican fresh cheese)
- It is a traditional fresh cheese from Corsica, made with ewe's or goat's milk.
- attacks from the sea (attaques maritimes)
- In the Middle Ages, the citadel of Bonifacio protected the town against these attacks.
Test yourself: 3 questions
Where is the citadel of Bonifacio?
In French, the language of the exam: Où se trouve la citadelle de Bonifacio ?
The citadel of Bonifacio is built on cliffs in the south of Corsica.
What milk is brocciu made with?
In French, the language of the exam: Avec quel lait fabrique-t-on le brocciu ?
Brocciu is made in Corsica from ewe's or goat's milk.
In the Middle Ages, what did the citadel of Bonifacio protect the town against?
In French, the language of the exam: Au Moyen Âge, contre quoi la citadelle de Bonifacio protégeait-elle la ville ?
In the Middle Ages, this fortress protected the town from attacks from the sea.
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Source
Sheet “Patrimoine français : sites emblématiques et gastronomie de Corse” of the French Ministry of the Interior: formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr. Content published under the Etalab Open Licence 2.0. This page is a plain-language adaptation made by Hexaciv, which is not an official site: if in doubt, the ministry's text is the one that counts.
Ministry sheet read on 23 October 2026, still identical on 25 October 2026.