Piedmont Villa Rentals - Experience Three Cultures in One Place

Nestled in the north-western corner of Italy, Piedmont is located close to Switzerland and France and has taken on aspects of these cultures and their traditions. A villa in Piedmont is a great way to experience blended cultures like nowhere else. In addition, as its northern borders reach northward over the Alps, the region offers excellent skiing.   

Turin, the capital, is a large elegant and bustling city and home to Fiat, the famous shroud of Turin, the Museo Egizio and the Museo Nazionale del Cinema while Via Garibaldi is an excellent place to go shopping. Cuneo is also a must for its famous rum-flavored chocolates and Asti for its truffles and local wines.   Bra is the birthplace of the Slow Food movement and Alba is filled with restaurants making use of the proximity to truffle filled areas.

The cuisine in Piedmont is lavished with rich sauces, with the use of butter rather than olive oil hinting at the French heritage. This area is also the region that produces the largest number of well-known wines, including Barbaresco, Barbera, Barolo, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Grignolino and others.

 The Alps make for great skiing of course, but Piedmont has more than this to offer. Italy's first national park is located in the region and is a must see. With beautiful views and tons of wildlife, this it is not to be missed. You can also easily hop on a train and take a trip to France. For a holiday that offers a blend of cultures and activities, you need merely find a villa rental in Piedmont.