Fiera di Santa-Restituta

La Sainte Restitude: tradition and conviviality in Calenzana

This year, from Saturday May 24 to Sunday May 25, 2025, the charming commune of Calenzana, in the heart of the Corsican mountains, comes alive to celebrate the Sainte Restitude, a traditional festival steeped in piety and conviviality.

From culinary delights to sporting challenges, from religious services to workshops, from demonstrations, entertainment, shows and concerts to the funfair so dear to our juniors, Sainte Restitude is above all a moment of communion and conviviality under the banner of sharing and family.

Sainte Restitude begins with a solemn mass in the Calenzana parish church, bringing together the faithful to pay homage to the saint and implore her protection.

A Santa in a nutshell is... much more than a simple religious celebration. The streets come alive with songs and festivities highlighting local traditions. Artisan markets offer an array of regional products, allowing visitors to discover the culinary delights and typical crafts of the region. It's a time for sharing, where religious traditions mingle with culinary and artistic delights, offering unique moments of conviviality and discovery.

Sainte Restitude is also an opportunity to perpetuate traditional skills and discover the region's natural treasures through processions and pilgrimages to magnificent natural sites.
All in all, the Sainte Restitude embodies the authentic, warm spirit of Calenzana, uniting locals and visitors in a spirit of tradition, culture and spirituality.