Step back in time to the Second Empire with the Association IRI! Parades in period costumes, theater, guided tours, a grand ball, lectures and meetings with authors will help you relive the history and lives of emblematic figures.
This unique day invites you to rediscover local history, celebrate Corsican identity, share a convivial moment across generations, and highlight the heritage of L'Ile-Rousse.

- Program for the Day -

Starting at 10 a.m., “Des Illustres” walking tour of the town in period costume
10 a.m.–4 p.m., Author meet-and-greets and lectures on famous figures from L’Ile-Rousse with Stéphane Pergola, Martine Guidoni, and other historians—Arte Libri Cultural Center
10 a.m.–12 p.m., Historical dance demonstration—Place Paoli
10 a.m.–4 p.m., Guided city tours following in the footsteps of famous figures from L’Ile-Rousse - Tickets available at the L’Ile-Rousse Balagne Tourist Office

12:00 PM–2:00 PM, Costume swim – Napoleon Beach
4:00 PM–4:30 PM, Short theatrical skits with students from Pascal Paoli Middle School (8th grade) – Place Paoli
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Grand parade through the town in traditional costume

8:30 p.m.–midnight, Grand ball in the gardens of Château Piccioni with period dance groups—Reservations required; period attire required.

See the full detailed program below