An enchanted place In 1837, Charles Albert was enchanted by the atmosphere of peace and tranquillity that enveloped the ancient Certosa di Casotto and decided to purchase it as his personal estate and turn it into a summer residence dedicated to hunting, one of the...
The creation of a grand farming estate In the heart of the Langhe and Roero, King Carlo Alberto of Savoy-Carignano recovered the ancient Roman village of Pollenzo, in the hamlet of Bra, in 1833 to establish his own farm with farmsteads, vineyards and cellars. The...
From Medieval castle to Baroque palace The Castle, which dominates the pretty village of Govone from above and from which there is a breathtaking view of the Alps, at the crossroads of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, is the ideal starting point for a trip into the...
The Royal retreat The Castle of Racconigi, with its imposing architecture and English-style park of almost 200 hectares, was the favourite holiday resort of King Charles Albert of Savoy and his family. The castle of the Princes of Carignano The castle had been...
An understatedley charming castle With more than three hundred rooms, a magnificent park of centuries-old trees, and an incredible art collection ranging from archaeological finds to oriental artefacts, the Castle of Agliè is a must-see for discovering the beauty...
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