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Located in the Mediterranean, the stunning island of Corsica is a French territory but, due to its position, has shifted hands between Italy and France on several occasions throughout the centuries. As a result, its towns and culture reflect this mixed heritage beautifully, and its breath-taking landscape seals the deal: it is a truly gorgeous place. For those interested in the great outdoors – be that exploring it, photographing it, or just looking at it – Corsica is an ideal destination and a must-see in France. From craggy peaks lined with hiking routes to water almost too blue to be real, stacked villages backing right up to rugged cliffs to impressive rock formations emerging from the sea, and ancient fortifications and pretty lighthouses lining the coast to painterly sunsets that astound, Corsica is a jewel-box of an island, full of delights and surprises, just waiting to be explored.

As travel is not possible quite at the moment and we are all long due and in need of a holiday, we thought we'd compile some wonderful photos of beautiful Corsica to help sate your wanderlust (or perhaps stoke it?) and for you to enjoy at home for now so you can compile a list of all of the incredible sights you want to go and see when we are free to move about once more. So, for now, may enjoying these photographs of Corsica in the comfort and safety of your home suffice until you are able to see the majestic beauty of the island for yourself, in person.

Those who have found a vacation rental in Provence-Alpes-Côte D'azur - or a holiday rental in Cannes or a rental in Marseille, in particular - who are looking for fun adventures to be had and things to see and do along the French Riviera, should consider planning a trip to the utterly beautiful island of Porquerolles. The largest of the three Îles d'Hyères islands in the Parc National de Port-Cros, Porquerolles is located off the coast of the region, between Marseille and Cannes. It is home to one village, founded in the 19th century, which was purchased, along with the whole island by the Belgian explorer François Joseph Fournier as a gift for his wife Sylvia. When she passed away in 1971, the French state procured 80% of the island, making it a national park and protecting its incredible natural beauty forevermore. Development and cars were both banned and, today, it is a bucolic paradise of perfectly picturesque Provençal landscapes and perfect beaches. Those spending time in this part of France who make the trip to this amazing place are certain to never forget her plentiful charms…

Nice is a stunning holiday destination as it offers the best of a major urban destination in France – with all the restaurants, bars, cafes, stores, cultural hotspots, and things to see and do that that implies – and a seaside getaway on the French Riviera. There really is an endless list of things to keep you occupied and the type of setting that gladly facilitates those who don't want to do anything at all, however, there are some absolute must-sees and things to definitely pencil into your itinerary. These are our picks of the ten best things to and do the next time you find a vacation rental in Nice...

1. Visit the beach

As Nice is on the coast – on the French Riviera, one of the most beautiful stretches of coast in France, and the world – it would be inexcusable not to spend some time wandering the beach, playing in the water or strolling along the promenade.