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Porto-Vecchio Old Town |
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Visitors walking up from the marina can choose the longer gentle route and enter the Old Town |
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The restaurant and bar lined Place de la République is the main square of Porto Vecchio Old Town.
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During the period of Genoan rule, the Porte Genoise (Genoese Gate) was the only entrance into the town. |
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The 19th century the Church of St Jean Baptiste houses a 16th century painting of the Crucifixion. |
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Rue Jerome Leandri is the most southerly of Porto-Vecchio's narrow cobbled streets. |
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Dominating the Place de la République is the Romanesque Church of Saint Jean-Baptiste |
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There are panoramic views over the marina, sea and enclosing valley from the Porte Genoise gate.
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Troops occupied the Bastion de France in 1769 when Porto-Vecchio fell to the King of France. |
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Boutique shops, bars and restaurants sit side by side in Porto-Vecchio's narrow lanes. |
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The restored Saint Croix Chapel can be found behind the Church of Saint Jean-Baptiste. |
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A view down Rue Pasteur. Villas dot the coastal hillsides surrounding Porto-Vecchio.
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The restaurant terraces on Rue U Borgu have great views over the marina. |
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Porto-Vecchio Marina |
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Porto-Vecchio boasts a deep natural harbour that is home to a variety of yachts and pleasure craft. |
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A favourite with the wealthy, luxury yachts are a common site in Porto-Vecchio. |
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Porto-Vecchio old town (Haute Ville - High Town) is a ten-minute walk up from the marina. |
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A number of cafes and restaurants line the marina and parking can be found nearby. |
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Tickets for boat trips to places such as the Lavezzi Islands or Bonifacio can be purchased at the marina.
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The harbour opens out into the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio, surrounded by verdant hills and sandy beaches. |
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