Buonconvento truly lives up to its name derived from the Latin ‘bonus conventus’ meaning ‘happy, fortunate community’ Located at the confluence of the Arbia and Ombrone rivers, on the strategically…

One of Tuscany’s highest towns (actually a city), Montalcino is at the centre of the prestigious Brunello wine region. One of Tuscany’s highest towns (actually a city), Montalcino is at…

Home to some of the region’s most perfect landscapes, familiar scenes from Renaissance paintings, guide book photographs and film settings, the Val d’Orcia stretches from the hills south of Siena…

Awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1996, in 1459 Pope Pius II began a scheme designed to turn the village of his birth, Corsignano, into Italy’s first model city. Although…

The historical rivalries between the city-states of Siena and Florence still exist today, even between visitors who inevitably argue the merits of one over the other. Though Siena (recognized by…

The following destinations can all be reached within an hour’s drive of San Luigi: CHIANTI: The Chianti region between Florence and Siena is famous not only for its wines but…