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The marriage proposal in Tuscany

The marriage proposal in Tuscany at Villa Campestri

We are so used to Hollywood films and proposals to get married on a grand scale that maybe when our time comes we are in a bit of trouble.

The proposalscan have various styles from the most intimate to the traditional one and they are all obviously very exciting!

Choosing the words is certainly important but if you also well choose the place of your proposal you can have a better chance of receiving the famous yes! And for these reasons we recommend Tuscany for your proposal!

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Winter in Tuscany is sweeter with a slice of cake

Ricetta dellaTorta Toscana all'Arancia di Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort

Each season has its own traditions. In the summer you go to the beach, in the autumn you go back to school and make good proposals, in the spring you feel reborn and what about in winter?

Many people do not like winter days because they are cold, but in Tuscanywe are very lucky and there are very few days wearing gloves and hats, the climate is mild even in winter in our Tuscan hills, but this does not take away the possibility to warm up with a good slice of cake!

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Florentine chocolate, a state secret!

La storia della cioccolata fiorentina con Villa Campestri

Florence is a city famous throughout the world for its museums and the incredible works of art housed there. But not only art, in fact, Tuscan cuisine is equally famous and not everyone knows that for many years Florentine chocolate was the most sought after food.

Incredible but true for years, the Florentine chocolate recipe was so jealously guarded that it became a state secret!

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3 Tuscan villages for a romantic Valentine’s Day in Tuscany between culture and gastronomy

Valentine’s Day is par excellence the day of lovers and the celebration of love.

In any sentimental situation in which you may find yourself, there is always an opportunity to celebrate love and a good excuse to take a romantic Valentine’s Day trip to Tuscany.

In our region it is practically impossible not to find a village that is not suggestive and moreover to eat and drink very well! If you want to be sure not to make mistakes, here is our selection: San Galgano, San Gimignano and Pitigliano.

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The marriage proposal in Tuscany

We are so used to Hollywood films and proposals to get married on a grand scale that maybe when our time comes we are in a bit of trouble. The proposalscan have various styles from the most intimate to the traditional one and they are all obviously very exciting! Choosing the words is certainly important […]

Winter in Tuscany is sweeter with a slice of cake

Each season has its own traditions. In the summer you go to the beach, in the autumn you go back to school and make good proposals, in the spring you feel reborn and what about in winter? Many people do not like winter days because they are cold, but in Tuscanywe are very lucky and […]

Florentine chocolate, a state secret!

Florence is a city famous throughout the world for its museums and the incredible works of art housed there. But not only art, in fact, Tuscan cuisine is equally famous and not everyone knows that for many years Florentine chocolate was the most sought after food. Incredible but true for years, the Florentine chocolate recipe […]

3 Tuscan villages for a romantic Valentine’s Day in Tuscany between culture and gastronomy

Valentine’s Day is par excellence the day of lovers and the celebration of love. In any sentimental situation in which you may find yourself, there is always an opportunity to celebrate love and a good excuse to take a romantic Valentine’s Day trip to Tuscany. In our region it is practically impossible not to find […]

Caterina de ‘Medici, Queen of France, Florentine by birth, great innovator

Caterina de’Medici is known as Queen of France, a Medici at the court of Paris who has always been considered a provincial but who has radically changed the cuisine and customs of an entire nation! Thanks to this young Florentine woman, the culinary culture, of Italian origin, has changed and innovated French cuisine.

Pici, a truly Tuscan recipe

A plate of spaghetti brings together young and old, resolves any indecision on the family menu and is always a good choice at the restaurant! What if we told you that there is a purely Tuscan type of pasta that is even better? Pici!

A day at Lago Viola in Mugello

Just 5 km from Villa Campestri, between the mighty green fauna and the hills of Vicchio, a graceful and enchanting artificial lake emerges: Lake Viola, a well-known and appreciated reality in Mugello, and beyond, due to the famous sport fishing activity possible, for the renowned Lago Viola restaurant and for the relaxation and general well-being […]

The 5 unmissable in Florence

The inhabitants of Florence are very proud of their origins and of the fact they are coming from a city so rich in history, beauty and art. Could a Florentine be able to list only 5 unmissable works of art to see in the city? Let’s try it in this article!

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