Cavour is a big name in Italian history, and this castel and museum is a very interesting history of his life. Skip the enoteca (wine tasting / purchase), but do look at the museum, and if you can afford and get a reservation for the restaurant, make the effort. Not for nothing did a Swiss gentleman turn up in his... More

During a 5-day stay in Piemonte, which we had visited briefly over the years, we found the Castello to be one of the most welcoming and well-prepared for visitors. This is a region that continues its glorious wine-making/agricultural life with little regard for the needs of tourists. The Castello was a lovely surprise in that it stays open past 12... More

Built in the early 1200s, Grinzane Castle is a real beauty. Set on a mountaintop in the middle of the Piedmont wine country, you can see for miles in every direction. There is a Michelin-starred restaurant inside the castle and also a cafeteria where you can enjoy the ambience. Other features include the Hall of Masks and an Ethnography museum.... More