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Recent attempts to gain greater autonomy for the territorial collectivity of Corsica have failed. A local referendum held in 2003, aimed at disbanding the départements and leaving only the territorial collectivity with extended powers, was voted down by a narrow margin.
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Napoleon Bonaparte neglected Corsica during his years of power, but he yearned for the smell of the maquis, when exiled to St Helena. This scent is indeed a special way of recognising you are on the island.
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Sartene offers visitors to Corsica accommodation a taste of ‘real’ Corsica, where traditions dating back the Middle Ages still live on strong. However, it is the vibrant town of Corte, which personifies the feeling of independence and power, set deep in the heart of Corsica which draws discerning holiday makers. It is both lively and un-spoilt, dominated by the towering citadel and National Palace.
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