Lively commercial heart of the island, Bastia was founded by the Genoans in 1378 and named after its fortress ('bastille') that domintates the town.
The 7 night price includes standard class train travel from St Pancras, 1 night out & back in Nice, the ferry between Nice and Bastia and 5 nights in Bastia (all on B & B). There may be seasonal variations in the prices.