César Campinchi street

Rue César Campinchi, a shopping artery of Terra Vecchia

The Bastia audio-guided tour takes you along Rue César Campinchi, one of the main shopping arteries of the city. It is part of Terra Vecchia, the old town, the oldest district of Bastia, born around the Old Port.

A Corsican lawyer who became minister

The street bears the name of César Campinchi, a twentieth-century French lawyer born in Corsica, Minister of the Navy and of Justice, and a hero of the First World War. This figure of national political life testifies to the role played by Corsicans in the history of France. The street thus pays tribute to a son of the land who became a statesman.

What there is to see

Lined with typical Bastia façades, Rue César Campinchi offers shops, bars and restaurants that attract residents and visitors. It also serves the nearby municipal theatre. It is a lively artery, ideal for strolling and discovering the daily bustle of the old town, between shops and heritage.

Practical information

Rue César Campinchi crosses the Terra Vecchia district, in the centre of Bastia, near the municipal theatre. It can be walked freely at all hours and on the level; the shops, bars and restaurants keep their own hours.

Who was César Campinchi?

César Campinchi was a twentieth-century French lawyer, born in Corsica, Minister of the Navy and of Justice and a hero of the First World War. The street bears his name in tribute.

Which district does the street belong to?

Rue César Campinchi is part of Terra Vecchia, the old town of Bastia, the oldest district, born around the Old Port.