CHIANTI NEAR SIENA: C’EST MAGNIFIQUE!
‘C’est magnifique!’ is what one of our clients from France said after two weeks spent in the Chianti region near Siena. And you will understand why once you visit this beautiful part of Tuscany. Geographically speaking, Chianti is a vast area that stretches from the hills at the heart of Tuscany, between Siena and Florence, and that is bordered on the north by the River Ombrone, in the East by the Monti del Chianti, in the south by the River Arno, and the West by the Val d’Elsa.
However, dry geographical facts do nothing to convey the stunning beauty of the Chianti landscape, or tell you about its magnificent hills, sparkling rivers, undulating fields of grain, picturesque olive groves and vineyards, multi-coloured woodlands, and impossibly blue sky. And geography is also unable to express the sheer majesty of Chianti’s various cities, such as Siena, Florence, and Pisa, world renowned for their cultural richness, centuries old but impeccably preserved palaces and churches, and the exquisite local cuisine and wines. Ah, the wines. Where else in the world will you find wines of such quality? Chianti is Italy’s most famous red wine, which takes its name from the region.
As we say, Siena is one of Chianti’s most famous cities. Medieval Siena was often thought of as the ‘female counterpart’ to Renaissance Florence. At the centre of Siena is the magnificent piazza of Il Campo, scene of the famous bareback horse race Il Palio, which is a fever that grips Siena twice a year. Among Siena’s other attractions are the striped Cathedral that Ruskin described as ‘a piece of costly confectionery’ and the Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall) topped by the soaring Torre del Mangia. Inside the town hall is the Museo Civico where you can see Simone Martini’s Guidoriccio. Tourists are also welcome in the city’s many pasticceria or simply soak up the sun in the Campo. You should also make sure you visit the 14th-century Gothic Baptistery of San Giovanni, and the many medieval and Renaissance palaces that survive.
Chianti near Siena has several excellent hotels on offer, and we can lead you to most of them. Simply visit us and browse through our list of accommodations in Chianti near Siena, for an unforgettable vacation in what is the heart of a region known for its marble quarries and Chianti wine, about 55 km from Florence.
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TUSCANY FARMHOUSE: STAY IN A RURAL IDYLL
How would you like to spend your holidays in a recently restored traditional farmhouse in Tuscany, with comfortable, fully furnished rooms, modern bathrooms and kitchen? Wouldn’t you like it even better if the farmhouse were to be situated in a panoramic position surrounded by the dazzling Tuscan countryside? Even better, imagine the farmhouse to be situated in a little medieval town in the Tuscan province of Arezzo. In front of the house there is a garden where you can eat and relax in the open air, and actually organise a barbeque!
Imagination? Not really, because we have carefully selected a large number of farmhouses in Tuscany where you can stay during your vacation. The farmhouses of our choice offer you every modern amenity while giving you a taste of rural Tuscan life, and most of them are impeccably restored old buildings that take you back in time to medieval Italy.
Our Tuscany holiday farmhouses are mostly located in charming and historic villages. We offer you the best of agritourism in Tuscany, as well as opportunities to go mountain biking, jogging, and trekking through some truly spectacular landscapes. Besides, you have a wide range of true blue Tuscan delicacies to choose from, and your pick of the best wines that this celebrated wine-producing region can offer.
And for those with a historical bent of mind, we offer Tuscan farmhouse holidays in Il Piastrino, which is situated in Vinci, birthplace of the celebrated Leonardo da Vinci, on one of the hills of the Chianti region in the heart of Tuscany amidst cypresses and olives groves. The old farmhouse, which has been transformed into holiday accommodations, is beautifully furnished and offers all the comforts you could ask for.
These are mere samplers. We have a truly wide rang of farmhouse accommodations waiting for you, and would love you to look over our selection before choosing the one you want to stay in. we provide direct access to the Tuscany holiday farmhouse of your choice, and invite you to visit us without delay. Our farmhouses are located in every region of Tuscany, and wherever you go, you will find farmhouse accommodation near one of Tuscany’s famous cities. So what are you waiting for? Book your Tuscany farmhouse holidays today!
