Situated on the west coast, between Ajaccio and Calvi and close to Piana, Cargèse is a village with a stunning view of the Mediterranean. Its most notable features are its two churches, facing each other above the sea. One is said to be Roman Catholic, the other Greek, and together they represent the history of this region. Cargèse la Grecque is so-called because, in the 17th century, the village played host to a community of Greeks who had fled their own country a few decades earlier.
The communal spaces are enhanced by a landscaped garden, created from local plants including olive trees, helichrysums, myrtles and mastic trees. Certain plants were even taken out before the works began so they could be replanted during the final stages of revegetation. In addition, there are panoramic maritime views, ideal for any visitor who loves the sea.
If rock, stone and concrete are central to the Mylos project, the greenery that covers the property, including the roofs, brings a note of freshness and a visible breath of naturalness that are very welcome. A particular strong point is that none of the ground surfaces will be artificially waterproofed, in order to allow rainwater to flow freely back into the earth.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.
