Locations de vacances : Cotorniano

On va fair une spéciale visite à pied dans le magnifique centre de Sienne. Nous nous rencontrerons sur la place principale, à la Fontana Gaia et de là, nous verrons ensemble les endroits les plus importants de Sienne.

Guests arrive in Piazza San Giovanni, the magnificent Piazza del Battistero, where historic buildings (such as the Palazzo del Magnifico and the Archiepiscopal Curia) are erected and the back of the Cathedral, sparkling with white and black marble and the majestic staircase. At the entrance, the guests can admire the original drawing of the Baptistery of Siena, unfinished due to the plague and two drawings made by famous architects, Louis Khan and Le Corbusier whose originals are no longer in Italy. Once here, guests have to go down, reaching an unique and inaccessible place, where the water once flowed. The "bottini" are buildings of medieval origin that brought water to the city of Siena. You will see a medieval well, an Etruscan hut dating back over 2500 years and a sandstone sediment dating back over 1 million years ago when Siena was below sea level. There you can see historical fossils. You will see another "bottino" as well used also as jail by The Noble Pandolfo Petrucci. After you can enjoy the real and unique experience of the wine tasting in an unique atmosphere. Once the experience is over, guests can buy some bottles as a souvenir.

During my cooking class, you will be able to immediately immerse yourself in a familiar and informal atmosphere, also thanks to the warm and welcoming ways of Mamma Nora. Before you know it, you will find yourself with an apron around your neck and ready to be part of her kitchen! After a welcome toast with a good glass of wine, we will begin our interactive cooking class. You will discover and learn the secrets of homemade pasta (Ravioli), how to prepare a good savory sauce (Butter and sage) to accompany it and make one of the most famous Italian desserts known all over the world : Tiramisu. Of course the menu can change according to guests's requests. We will cook together using mainly our all organic products, starting from the eggs of my hens. we will use flours of ancient Tuscan grains and above all we will cook with seasonal vegetables as they did in the past. We will use the outdoor kitchen, under the country porch of my house that overlooks the garden. We will visit the garden to pick up some herbs, and for the brave ones, there will be a visit to our chicken coop! Once finished working, we will set the table and we will finally enjoy our wonderfully prepared meals. Other things to note Please, bring a lot of joy! We will spend the day together so It is forbidden to be sad! In summer, as we are in the country side, please wear long trousers and closed shoes... or bring mosquitos repellent cream. Please, advise me in advance, if you have special requests or in case of intollerances

This tour is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the medieval age, walking in the old town also listed as a UNESCO world Heritage. We will stroll along the main streets and also on some of the side alleys, exploring one of the headquarters of the 17 “contrade”, the districts into which Siena is divided. They all have their territory, symbol, museum and church. After this unique experience, you will be ready to be surprised by one of the most impressive squares in the world, the shell-shaped “piazza del Campo”, where the Palio horse-race takes place twice a year. Last but not least, the beautiful striped Cathedral awaits you on top of the hill. Other things to note We will walk in the city centre built on 3 hills, good comfy shoes are recommended

I like to share my passion for food and wine with my guests. In this cooking class, you will enjoy discovering the secrets of tuscan cooking tradition in the kitchen of my country house. We will cook together fresh pasta, with its sauce and then we will decide together how to continue the traditional cooking experience, adding the dish of the day. You will be involved in the preparation of all the dishes. At the end of the cooking class, we will eat together, tasting also some Chianti wine.