Cognocoli-Monticchi: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The parish church of Saint-Nicolas in Cognocoli-Monticchi was built in 1763. In Monticchi, the chapel of San Vincenti is dedicated to the saint and has been restored; it is associated with a patron saint’s festival held annually on 22 January.

Travel planning may include the desire to rent a holiday apartment in Cognocoli-Monticchi.

Culture

The Église San Vincenti in Poghju is a Romanesque church ruin at the site of the original village. The fortified houses of prominent families in Cognocoli-Monticchi date from the 16th century.

A contemporary artwork by Alexandre Périgot has been on display in Marato’s square since 2004. The remains of the Santa Degna chapel lie on a rocky promontory in the centre of a Bronze Age enclosure and overlook the lower valley.

The object “Christ en croix” was classified as a protected monument on 2 May 1984.

Landscape and surroundings

The Taravo River is one of the most important watercourses crossing Cognocoli-Monticchi.

The ancient site of Menhir u Cantonu is located in the immediate vicinity of Cognocoli-Monticchi. The ancient site of Dolmen de Settiva, the ancient site of Site préhistorique de Filitosa and the ancient site of Monument Torréen de Foce are also located nearby.

The summit of U Castellu, the summit of Punta Cuzzanicciu and the mountain of Punta di l'Orcu are located in the immediate vicinity of Cognocoli-Monticchi. The Plage du Ruppione beach is also located in the vicinity of Cognocoli-Monticchi.

Wine

The Domaine de Vaccelli in Aja-Donica in Cognocoli-Monticchi produces red, white and rosé wines from traditional grape varieties, including Sciaccarellu and Niellucciu.

Other destinations: Cannelle, Tolla, Zévaco, Zonza, Serra-Di-Ferro, Carbini, Cardo-Torgia, Pinarellu

For the overarching travel overview: Corse-Du-Sud.