Casevecchie

Casevecchie ( Corsican: Casevechje ) is a municipality with a population of 65 (as of January 1, 2011 ), in Haute -Corse in the Corsica region.

History

Pope Gregory the Great had built here in the 6th century, one of the first Corsican convents. Today, there is a chapel in the Roman style.

Population

Culture

In the village of traditional Corsican singing is maintained with his improvisations and polyphony ( Paghjella ), known are the Voce di Casevecchie.

Economy

The municipal area controlled designation of origin (AOC ) for Brocciu cheese, honey ( Miel de Corse - Mele di Corsica ) apply olive oil ( Huile d' olive de Corse - Oliu di Corsica ), chestnut flour ( Farine de châtaigne corse - Farina Castagnina corsa ) and wine (Vin de Corse or Corsica blanc, rosé and rouge ) and protected geographical indication ( PGI ) for clementines ( Clémentine de Corse) and wine (Ile de Beauté blanc, rosé or rouge and Méditerranée blanc, rosé and rouge ).