Olmi Cappella

In the vicinity of Olmi-Cappella, at a place known as l’Uscita,megaliths, dolmens, enclosures and traces of settlement serve as a reminder that the area has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. Further on, at Castellu di Mori – the ‘Castle of the Moors’ – tales of buried treasure still capture the imagination of the locals. Through a blend of history, archaeology and oral traditions, the village remains a living testament to its past.

Set amidst the hills of the Ghjunsani, theCasa Battaglini immediately catches the eye with its monumental architecture, which is somewhat unexpected in this mountainous landscape. The building, constructed in the late 19th century thanks to the patron Noël Battaglini – a native of the village who had settled in Egypt – was the first secondary school in Balagne. Today, it remains a meeting place for locals, schoolchildren and the manyARIA trainees during the Rencontres Internationales de Théâtre en Corse.

Further on, A Casa di i Produttori – the producers’ house – builds on this momentum by showcasing local produce: essential oils, honey, chestnut-based products, handcrafted items and the traditional skills of the ‘ Ghjunsani ’.