Somewhere between the polished elegance of the French Riviera and the raw wilderness of Sardinia lies **Corsica**, a rugged Mediterranean island that refuses to be tamed. Technically part of France, Corsica feels like its own universe—with its own language, customs, and a spirit that’s as fierce as its windswept cliffs.

Imagine walking through a town that looks like it leapt straight out of a fairy tale book. Pastel-colored houses with wooden beams, narrow cobbled lanes, and serene canals reflect the charm of another era. Welcome to Colmar, a gem tucked in the Alsace region of France — and one of the most Instagrammed towns in the country.