Guidebook for Camporsevoli
Food Scene
Daniela is the very competent owner who has opened a bar, restaurant and small gourmet food shop. The restaurant is mildly sophisticated and satisfying, offering local Tuscan cuisine, located on the main square of the village which has a breathtaking view of the valley.
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Ristorante Daniela
6 Piazza Giacomo MatteottiDaniela is the very competent owner who has opened a bar, restaurant and small gourmet food shop. The restaurant is mildly sophisticated and satisfying, offering local Tuscan cuisine, located on the main square of the village which has a breathtaking view of the valley.
One of the best in the area offering local plates with a sophisticated twist. Located at the far end of the Piazza it has been recently restored and has lovely outdoors sitting.
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Ristorante da Nilo
31 Piazza Giuseppe GaribaldiOne of the best in the area offering local plates with a sophisticated twist. Located at the far end of the Piazza it has been recently restored and has lovely outdoors sitting.
Not only a small hotel but also a very good restaurant, just a short way beyond the village towards the Spa, you will find La Fontanella. The food is delicious, the service attentive and the prices reasonable considering the level of the restaurant. Nila is the owner and chef.
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Albergo La Fontanella
38 Via RomaNot only a small hotel but also a very good restaurant, just a short way beyond the village towards the Spa, you will find La Fontanella. The food is delicious, the service attentive and the prices reasonable considering the level of the restaurant. Nila is the owner and chef.
Very sophisticated and elegant, take the rare opportunity to dine in a historic castle. It is very refined food and quite expensive (from 50 euros up) but worth it for the service and the interesting meals that are served. Plus, there is a good and varied wine list. Just up the hill that faces Camporsevoli, you will need to drive across Piazze towards Chiusi, then turn right in the direction of Palazzone, drive across this village and up the hill towards Fighine (there are signs).
Località Fighine Castello
Località Fighine CastelloVery sophisticated and elegant, take the rare opportunity to dine in a historic castle. It is very refined food and quite expensive (from 50 euros up) but worth it for the service and the interesting meals that are served. Plus, there is a good and varied wine list. Just up the hill that faces Camporsevoli, you will need to drive across Piazze towards Chiusi, then turn right in the direction of Palazzone, drive across this village and up the hill towards Fighine (there are signs).
An old institution in Citta della Pieve (a delightful town well worth a visit) recently restyled in a rather elegant, yet still local, way. Delicious local food, also pizza, with a specialty for grilled meats and bico (unleavened pizza dough cooked on stone and served with prosciutto cheese and vegetables on the side).
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Trattoria Bruno Coppetta
90 Via Pietro VannucciAn old institution in Citta della Pieve (a delightful town well worth a visit) recently restyled in a rather elegant, yet still local, way. Delicious local food, also pizza, with a specialty for grilled meats and bico (unleavened pizza dough cooked on stone and served with prosciutto cheese and vegetables on the side).
Just around the corner from the A1 highway exit in Fabro but you would not know. A very good, “nicer” restaurant which takes great care in the choice and preparation of their ingredients. A more creative menu than in your average local informal trattoria with lovely outdoors seating and dining in the summer.
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Aroma - Locanda dei sapori
Just around the corner from the A1 highway exit in Fabro but you would not know. A very good, “nicer” restaurant which takes great care in the choice and preparation of their ingredients. A more creative menu than in your average local informal trattoria with lovely outdoors seating and dining in the summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
This doubles as a bar and cafe, owned by the same owner as the restaurant next door and offers a more casual option for either drinking coffee in the morning or a cocktail in the evening, overlooking one of the most beautiful views in Tuscany. You can also choose from their simple menu if you prefer to have a quick lunch. They are also stocked with ice cream, cakes, baked goods and sandwiches to choose from.
Bar Centrale
3 Piazza Giacomo MatteottiThis doubles as a bar and cafe, owned by the same owner as the restaurant next door and offers a more casual option for either drinking coffee in the morning or a cocktail in the evening, overlooking one of the most beautiful views in Tuscany. You can also choose from their simple menu if you prefer to have a quick lunch. They are also stocked with ice cream, cakes, baked goods and sandwiches to choose from.
Entertainment & Activities
A country Inn, with an excellent equestrian school, that also has a delicious restaurant with a terrace overlooking the clay hills of the Val d'Orcia - absolutely stunning. Perfect setting for summer sunsets with a drink on the terrace before dinner. They raise their own chickens, grow their own vegetables and make their own cured meats so you be surprised when you see how locally sourced their menu is. Be sure to take away some of their in house products made on sight for sale in reception.
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Il Poggio
292 Localita' Il PoggioA country Inn, with an excellent equestrian school, that also has a delicious restaurant with a terrace overlooking the clay hills of the Val d'Orcia - absolutely stunning. Perfect setting for summer sunsets with a drink on the terrace before dinner. They raise their own chickens, grow their own vegetables and make their own cured meats so you be surprised when you see how locally sourced their menu is. Be sure to take away some of their in house products made on sight for sale in reception.
There is a very family friendly biking itinerary that runs along the Val di Chiana, between Chiusi and Arezzo. It follows the canals that were created to dry up the swampy area of the Val di Chiana. It is very flat, catering to all levels from children to experts.
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Sentiero della Bonifica
Sentiero della BonificaThere is a very family friendly biking itinerary that runs along the Val di Chiana, between Chiusi and Arezzo. It follows the canals that were created to dry up the swampy area of the Val di Chiana. It is very flat, catering to all levels from children to experts.
On the Via Cassia, on the way to Siena, there is Bagni di San Filippo a little village that grew around a natural source of hot sulphuric water. It runs along the side of the hill creating fascinating waterfalls and white formations with pools and natural slides. It is free but can be busy, and it will be very smelly but kids of all ages adore it.
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Bagni San Filippo
On the Via Cassia, on the way to Siena, there is Bagni di San Filippo a little village that grew around a natural source of hot sulphuric water. It runs along the side of the hill creating fascinating waterfalls and white formations with pools and natural slides. It is free but can be busy, and it will be very smelly but kids of all ages adore it.
These are central Italy's highest and strongest waterfalls. Used as a major source of hydroelectric power, the waterfalls are open at intervals and rafting, canyoning and other “extreme” water activities are arranged. Please do not expect the Colorado River, but it is rather enjoyable, well organized and activities planned to suit visitors of different ages, starting from very young child-friendly rafting that ends with a general plunge in a tranquil “pool” in the river.
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Cascata delle Marmore Belvedere Superiore
Vocabolo CascataThese are central Italy's highest and strongest waterfalls. Used as a major source of hydroelectric power, the waterfalls are open at intervals and rafting, canyoning and other “extreme” water activities are arranged. Please do not expect the Colorado River, but it is rather enjoyable, well organized and activities planned to suit visitors of different ages, starting from very young child-friendly rafting that ends with a general plunge in a tranquil “pool” in the river.
Getting Around
We recommend renting a car upon arrival at the airport but if you choose to take the train and then rent a car, the Hertz is located right next to the train station, offering convenience.
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Hertz
32 Via Sette MartiriWe recommend renting a car upon arrival at the airport but if you choose to take the train and then rent a car, the Hertz is located right next to the train station, offering convenience.
Shopping
Just 45 minutes away, the Valdichiana outlet mall offers something for everyone with a variety of stores. From clothing to cookware and home decor to sports apparel and toys, Valdichiana has it all. Although it is outdoors, it is covered which makes it great for rainy days as well.
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Gare de Valdichiana Outlet Village
5 Via Enzo FerrariJust 45 minutes away, the Valdichiana outlet mall offers something for everyone with a variety of stores. From clothing to cookware and home decor to sports apparel and toys, Valdichiana has it all. Although it is outdoors, it is covered which makes it great for rainy days as well.
Essentials
This is rather large, has everything you need, including special needs food such as celiac and lactose intolerant food.
It is open all day every day, and on Sundays until 1pm.
As you approach the town, turn left in the direction of the A1 highway (green signs), turn left again in front of the playground (passing in front of the Pharmacy) and at the far end you will see the COOP supermarket.
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Coop
11 Via Xi Aprile 1948This is rather large, has everything you need, including special needs food such as celiac and lactose intolerant food.
It is open all day every day, and on Sundays until 1pm.
As you approach the town, turn left in the direction of the A1 highway (green signs), turn left again in front of the playground (passing in front of the Pharmacy) and at the far end you will see the COOP supermarket.
In front of the highway (A1) exit of Chiusi Chianciano, there is the Centro
Commerciale Etrusco, a shopping mall, where you will find the huge PAM supermarket. It has more than anything one needs, including a rather good fresh fish corner. It is open all day 9am-8pm including Sundays.
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Centro Commerciale Etrusco
Via dell'OrchideaIn front of the highway (A1) exit of Chiusi Chianciano, there is the Centro
Commerciale Etrusco, a shopping mall, where you will find the huge PAM supermarket. It has more than anything one needs, including a rather good fresh fish corner. It is open all day 9am-8pm including Sundays.
Excellent meat, possibly the best in the area. Certainly THE place for steak (bistecca) and other barbecuing goodies. They now also prepare daily dishes (from sauces to meat, vegetables, desserts etc), which you can either go and choose based on what they have prepared or can have made to order.
To get to the butcher, turn left in front of the old church, then left again. Note the playground on your right and turn right after the playground. Then left again at the first road, between two big new industrial buildings. Massimo's will be midway down the road, on your left.
Opening times: Mon-Sat 8am-1pm, 4pm-8pm
Garofani Massimo
12 Via dell'ArtigianatoExcellent meat, possibly the best in the area. Certainly THE place for steak (bistecca) and other barbecuing goodies. They now also prepare daily dishes (from sauces to meat, vegetables, desserts etc), which you can either go and choose based on what they have prepared or can have made to order.
To get to the butcher, turn left in front of the old church, then left again. Note the playground on your right and turn right after the playground. Then left again at the first road, between two big new industrial buildings. Massimo's will be midway down the road, on your left.
Opening times: Mon-Sat 8am-1pm, 4pm-8pm
The owner and main esthetician is Federica, who speaks good English and is a delightful young girl with surprisingly strong hands! She is very good at anything and her massages can be quite energetic.
With Federica an appointment is essential and she is rather busy so you will need a few days advance notice, as she tends to be rather busy
Liberamente Estetica Beauty Center
131 Via ProvincialeThe owner and main esthetician is Federica, who speaks good English and is a delightful young girl with surprisingly strong hands! She is very good at anything and her massages can be quite energetic.
With Federica an appointment is essential and she is rather busy so you will need a few days advance notice, as she tends to be rather busy
Arts & Culture
Città della Pieve is on the other side of the valley from Camporsevoli, on the ridge of the mountain along the road that leads to Perugia. It is a wonderful little jewel, birthplace of Pietro Perugino, the renowned Renaissance painter, master of Raffaello. If you go, do not miss his fresco of the Adoration of the Sheperds at the Oratorio di Santa Maria dei Bianchi, open daily 9.30am – 12.30 and 3.30-5.30pm, on the main road in town.
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Città della Pieve
Città della Pieve is on the other side of the valley from Camporsevoli, on the ridge of the mountain along the road that leads to Perugia. It is a wonderful little jewel, birthplace of Pietro Perugino, the renowned Renaissance painter, master of Raffaello. If you go, do not miss his fresco of the Adoration of the Sheperds at the Oratorio di Santa Maria dei Bianchi, open daily 9.30am – 12.30 and 3.30-5.30pm, on the main road in town.
Offers a fascinating introduction to the Etruscan culture, which preceded Rome, of which it was one of the Capitals. Chiusi is divided in two towns: Chiusi Scalo is the new town, built around the train station and does not offer much in terms of sightseeing but many useful services.
Chiusi Città is above Chiusi Scalo. Its Museum holds many very important Etruscan artifacts and from the museum, at set times and days which you need to check once you get to the Museum, you can drive to the two Tombs a short way out of the city.
The Museum of the Cathedral arranges guided tours of the undergrounds of the town, the Labirinto di Porsenna, enquire directly with them. Also interesting for kids!
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Chiusi
Offers a fascinating introduction to the Etruscan culture, which preceded Rome, of which it was one of the Capitals. Chiusi is divided in two towns: Chiusi Scalo is the new town, built around the train station and does not offer much in terms of sightseeing but many useful services.
Chiusi Città is above Chiusi Scalo. Its Museum holds many very important Etruscan artifacts and from the museum, at set times and days which you need to check once you get to the Museum, you can drive to the two Tombs a short way out of the city.
The Museum of the Cathedral arranges guided tours of the undergrounds of the town, the Labirinto di Porsenna, enquire directly with them. Also interesting for kids!