French shipping company La Meridionale, part of the CMA CGM group, may soon restore ferries between Italy, Corsica and France, reactivating all routes.
According to reports, La Meridionale may return to sailing on the Toulon-Livorno route, with an intermediate stop in Bastia, one of Corsica’s main cities and a strategic port on the island. The company had already experimented with this route during last summer, operating between June 1 and September 30 with the ferry “Kalliste” on the Livorno-Île Rousse route.
For this new phase, the service could see the use of the ferry“Normandie,” recently integrated into the fleet of La Meridionale ferries.. Built in 1992, the “Normandie” is a large vessel, capable of carrying more than 2,000 passengers and more than 1,700 linear meters of vehicles in its garage. These features make the ship particularly well suited to meet the needs of tourists and haulers, ensuring efficient and comfortable service.
Traveling with a pet? Also read our article on the Pet Friendly Livorno – Bastia route.
La Meridionale Ferries
Meridionale plays a key role in connections between France, Corsica and other Mediterranean destinations. Currently, the company provides 16 weekly crossings between Marseille and Corsica and three weekly crossings between Marseille and Morocco. The addition of the Toulon-Livorno-Bastia route would further strengthen the company’s presence in the Mediterranean, offering new travel opportunities for Italian and French passengers.
The resumption of the Livorno-Corsica-France connection represents a valuable opportunity for travelers wishing to explore the beauty of Corsica, known for its enchanting beaches, picturesque villages and breathtaking mountains. In addition, the direct connection to Toulon offers a privileged gateway to mainland France.
The possibility of boarding vehicles on the “Normandie” makes it possible to plan tailor-made trips, combining the exploration of Corsica with the convenience of having your own means of transportation.
La Meridionale routes to and from Livorno
The return of La Meridionale to Livorno is a positive sign for the development of maritime traffic between Italy and France. If confirmed, the link could help strengthen tourism and trade relations between the two countries while offering a new travel option for passengers and cargo.
It now remains to wait for the company’s official announcement to know the operational details and the start date of the Italy – Corsica – France ferry service. In the meantime, La Meridionale is preparing to re-emerge strongly on the Mediterranean scene, ready to offer high-quality service to its customers.
Corsica Ferries Reservations
Currently, booking through Ferryfinder is possible for these connections from Italy to Corsica (and vice versa).
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France Ferries Reservations
Below are the active routes from Italy to France (and vice versa):
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