The easiest way is by car. The closest major city is Torino, which can be reached by plane directly from Marrakech as well as from airports across Europe. Frustratingly, there are no good connections from Tangier. Try from Madrid, Malaga, or BCN, or fly from Ibn Battouta to Bergamo and brave the buses. Coming from the US, the best option would either to fly into a major European airport like London, Paris, or Barcelona, and then fly to Turin. Why not turn it into a mini-vacation! Another option is to fly to Milan-Malpensa Airport and either rent a car from there or take a bus (1.5h) from the airport to Torino first and rent a car from there. Local trains from Torino can also take you to Pinerolo and from there you could look for a local bus. As we get closer, we are happy to be in touch and help coordinate carpooling, if necessary.
The weather in late May/early June is supposed to be between mild and pleasantly warm. The average daily temperature is around 20°C/68°F, (with lows around 12°C/53°F and highs around 28°C/82°F). Yet, especially in the past years, the weather has been very unpredictable - at times with heat waves, at times with unexpected cold and rainy days. As we send our prayers to the gods of rain, we suggest you to plan on an adaptable outfit! As long as the weather allows, our party will take place mostly outside - in this case a light layer for the end of the evening should suffice. But if rains and winds decide to celebrate with us don't despair! We will be ready to light up the fireplaces of our castle and get those chimneys smoking! Either way, bring shoes that work for grass and cobblestone as well. More details on attire coming soon!
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Bagnolo Piemonte is a small town in the province of Cuneo in the region of Piemonte. It's about 45 km/30 miles southwest of Turin, the capital of the region. Piemonte sits just at the base of the Alps and there are no shortage of hikes, walks, historic churches, and wineries in the area. Stay tuned for a few of our favorites.
Turin: So many things! Contemporary, modern, and Renaissance art, the gorgeous castle of Rivoli and its museum, magic tours exploring Torino's special location as the intersection between light and dark magic, the Egyptian Museum, Mole tower and its Museum of Cinema, the famous Gianduia chocolate, natural wine galore, the mysterious and miraculous Shroud of Turin, the river Po and its parks, and much more! We definitely recommend spending a day or two in town. A more complete guide will be available soon! Milan: overrated! Skip it at once! ...kidding, the truth is, that as a good Torinese, Francesca doesn't know much about this rival city and has barely ever brought George to visit it! Yet, we have to admit that Milan clearly seems to have its "perché" - glamorous, young, dynamic, best place to go shopping, great contemporary art museums and foundations and definitely more left wing than the majority of Italy as of now. We promise we will get a Milanese on board to offer some recommendations!