M Y A L G Z I N E MY // S A N R E M O - ISSUE N. 1 MALL M A G A Z I N E

Travelling is an art. It must be done in comfort, with passion, with love TIZIANO TERZANI // S A N R E M O

ETERNAL CHARM FLORENCE AND THE CHIANTI THE DRAW OF THE SEA PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO THEN AS NOW FESTIVAL OF ITALIAN POP MUSIC GOURMET STOP TASTE TRAILS

ISSUE N. 1 I T I N E R A R Y

The Medici Chapels are the mausoleum A UNESCO World Heritage Site, of the Medici family, and they contain Florence - or Florentia, as it was masterworks of sculpture originally named - lies in a natural by Michelangelo. Stepping inside amphitheatre, hemmed in by hills on the resting place of the Medici is like three sides and bisected by the River diving right into the past. Arno. It was the cradle of the Renaissance and is universally recognised as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

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The best way to admire the cathedral’s dome, the work of Filippo Brunelleschi, is to climb its 463 steps, a route which takes you face-to-face with the beautiful frescoes on the inside it, painted by Giorgio Vasari. But the true rush comes when you are outside, 92 metres up. Admiring Florence from high, with Giotto’s bell tower standing in front of you. Shivers!

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Little rain, gentle breezes, a mild climate with an average of 2,900 hours of sun every year: the cities on the French and Ligurian rivieras are Offshore of the French Europe’s warmest in winter, and Ligurian Rivieras, at a latitude of 42° North. you can spot whales That’s why the wealthy, the gentry and dolphins in their natural and the celebrities habitat. In fact, the city faces of the nineteenth century came from directly onto the Pelagos all over Europe to spend winter here. Sanctuary in the Ligurian Sea.

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Can you picture the typical postcard landscapes of citadel hilltowns, colourful houses with flowers in the windows, and the blue sea in the background? These are the towns of the Ligurian Riviera and the nearby . Enchanting, breathtaking places like , Mentone and Antibes.

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FEEL FLORENCE EXTRAORDINARY AND CHIANTI Albert Herrera Itinerary

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THE FEELING BEHIND THE POWER Vincenzo Dascanio

PLACES APPOITMENTS Hotels Florence, Sanremo and restaurants and surrounding

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THE MALL LUXURY OUTLETS The Mall Firenze and The Mall Sanremo

QR CODE FOR VERSIONS IN OTHER LANGUAGES SUMMARY

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IN THE NAME BLOGGER OF HOSPITALITY Annabelle Fleur Domenico Colella Veronica Ferraro

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SANREMO AND FRENCH RIVIERA Itinerary

CHEF Claudio Mengoni SANREMO Paolo and Barbara Masieri FESTIVAL 2020 p.48 Amadeus

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EDITORIAL

In search of beauty by Giorgio Motta

When I think of The Mall Luxury Outlets, propose a real journey into the beauty to I never think just about a company that fall in love with, as we are: Florence and builds and runs luxury malls, I rather see Sanremo are inimitable sceneries where a close-knit group of people driven by a the incredible blend of their landscapes, common deep passion for fashion, hence art, history, flavours, colours and nature for beauty. This is why to "just" oper- will definitely conquer anybody's heart, ate successful outlet villages and pursue unique places where beauty can be expe- good performances cannot be a sufficient rienced in all its forms. We have then de- objective for our hearts: our main desire cided to broaden our horizon and go over is to feed everyday our passion for beauty the walls of our offices to share with you and share it with our guests, making our all this beauty surrounding us, through malls the perfect ambience for this love some pages telling about the experienc- story. Thus we work hard day by day to es of friends who already fell in love with make sure that every single element and these special locations, and are happy to service of our luxury malls - the exclusive share their stories, feelings, sensations fashion proposals, the Italian design ar- and some special secrets, suggesting tai- chitecture, the exquisite food, our warm lor-made journeys and travel recommen- welcome and special services, the amaz- dations. We have therefore come up with ing initiatives and exhibitions... up to the a magazine, twice a year, telling about smallest brick - could be a parithetic de- how much beautiful life is. A way of trans- cisive ingredient of a magic alchemy that forming a shopping day at The Mall Firen- makes our guests' experience unique and ze or The Mall Sanremo into an amazing unforgettable. Even more, we desire to unforgettable experience of life.

The birth of Italian style. Italian fashion began in 1952 in the Sala Bianca at Florence’s Palazzo Pitti. A photo taken at the time by the photographers of Archivio Foto Locchi. Foto Levi/©Archivio Foto Locchi (www.fotolocchi.it)

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GIORGIO FRANCESCA LUDOVICA MOTTA CAMBI MARINA General Manager Marketing Manager PR & Communication Coordinator

ANNAMARIA YULIA MARA GORDEEVA APAC Tourism Marketing EMEAIR, CIS & Americas Coordinator Tourism Marketing Coordinator

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Curated by Gruppo Editoriale Editorial staff Sabrina Bozzoni, Teresa Favi, Francesca Lombardi, Virginia Mammoli, Mila Montagni, Antonia Ruggiero Photographers Lorenzo Cotrozzi, Dario Garofalo, New Press Photo Art editor Martina Alessi, Melania Branca Translations The Florentine Advertising and marketing director Alex Vittorio Lana

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TRAVEL INFLUENCER

Feel extraordinary

ALBERT HERRERA, "OUR MOST SOPHISTICATED TRAVELERS ARE LOOKING FOR HIDDEN GEMS"

Albert Herrera is SVP, Global Product Firenze and The Mall Sanremo to its Partnerships at Virtuoso, the exclu- network? sive network of high-end travel companies No trip to Italy would be complete without who work together to create customized the beauty and luxury of Italian shopping. vacations for luxury travellers. The Mall Luxury Outlets provides an ex- What are the most interesting trends perience that is perfect for our network of in the luxury travel industry? travellers - unique, high quality and exclu- Luxury travellers desire to savour as many sive. It’s like having access to a personal new destinations and exciting experiences shopper and the best brands are made ac- as possible in more authentic ways. They cessible to you. travel to learn and return home trans- What is Tuscany’s most precious formed. treasure? What would you say is the added value With its beautiful landscapes and archi- of a Virtuoso trip? tecture, Tuscany truly stands apart in Using a Virtuoso travel advisor elevates how it invites you to experience life like a every aspect of your trip, from departure native. You can experience the Under the to a smooth return. Our network is com- Tuscan sun dream – the beautiful villas posed of the best travel partners and des- amid the rolling landscapes, enjoying a tinations around the world. Virtuoso has glass of the world-renowned wine. proven to open doors and provide VIP ac- And Sanremo’s? cess. As they say, you can’t VIP yourself. Sadly I have not made it to Sanremo yet, What attracts your customers to Italy? however it’s on my list for this year before Italy is truly the most popular destination my annual pilgrimage to Nice. My first for most of our clients and is consistently stop will be to the Royal Hotel Sanremo. at the top of the annual Virtuoso Luxe Re- My second, of course, will be The Mall port. Food, wine, history, art, adventure, Sanremo, where I plan to take advantage spa, culture, wonderful hotels and beauti- of the strong dollar and do some Christ- ful scenery. mas shopping for family and friends (and, Why has Virtuoso added The Mall myself, of course).

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“The Mall is a dynamic, determined company, not afraid to roll the dice. The displays that we make for them are meant to communicate their idea of the avant-garde” EVENT DESIGNER

The feeling behind the power

VINCENZO DASCANIO, HOW TO MAKE EVERY EVENT UNFORGETTABLE

With a floral event designer like Vincenzo that of the companies they represent with Dascanio, the wow factor is guaranteed. such passion. Original and eclectic, he channels the ar- What are the most special things that tistic direction of Armani Fiori to create a you’ve done for The Mall Luxury Outlets? singular brand, while lending his signature The Christmas displays are the first thing to displays which travel the world. The that we did for the group back in 2018, and Mall Firenze and The Mall Sanremo are we were then honoured when they request- among them. ed that we support them for the opening of Personal touch and high-end, tailor-made The Mall Sanremo. It was a wonderful and performances: how exactly do people successful experience. work together in your line of business? What does ‘experience’ mean for you? Our fields might seem very different from Every project creates an experience that one to another, but attention to detail, orig- people can remember, even a long time af- inality of ideas and perfect execution are val- ter, thanks to the emotions that it stirs. ues that we all share in our brand, and there- Florence and Tuscany, Sanremo and the fore in our style, and that’s what our clients French Riviera. How do these different are looking for. places work together? How did the relationship with The Mall This is one of the most interesting aspects Luxury Outlets start? of our job: working somewhere means try- It was written in the stars of the two com- ing to absorb the essence of that place and panies: both of them have deep roots in the then give it back to the visitors. Tuscany Tuscan landscape and in the principles of and are neighbours but their iden- quality, craftsmanship, and internationality. tities are different. For the Christmas dis- How do you interpret the identity of The play, we therefore explored different ideas: Mall Luxury Outlets in your designs? a concept born from history and artisanal We’re talking about a young, dynamic or- tradition for Florence, while at Sanremo ganisation, energetic and strong-willed. we wanted to create something lighter and With our designs we try to communicate, in more playful, connected to blue, the colour a clear way, their idea of the avant-garde, and of the French Riviera.

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Florence is a relatively small to prolong your stay for a few city, considering its wealth of days, the better to discover artworks and museums. Ta- the surrounding hills. king a weekend out to visit is A natural jewel set between definitely a good travel idea, the provinces of Florence, and the ideal one would be Siena and Arezzo.

FLORENCE. You are in the cra- the Uffizi Gallery, the oldest mu- Two days dle of the Renaissance, where you seum in Europe, which conserves will live the thrill of laying your artworks as extraordinary as Tit- in Florence… hands on the history and beauty ian’s Venus of Urbino, Leonardo unique experiences, which Florence has cultivated, on da Vinci’s Adoration of the Magi, an international scale, for centu- and Botticelli’s Primavera and The individually-tailored ries. Start the first day in Piazza Birth of Venus. Go a little further del Duomo, home to the Cathe- on and you reach the Ponte Vec- journeys and secret dral of Santa Maria del Fiore, chio, then cross the Arno river Giotto’s bell-tower and the an- to arrive on Florence’s ‘left bank’, locations cient Baptistery where Dante the site of Palazzo Pitti and the On the second day, it’s worth the Alighieri, poet of the Divine Com- Boboli Gardens. Crossing the riv- effort to visit at least one museum, edy, was baptised in 1266. Head er again, you reach Piazza Santa linger among the artisan studios towards Piazza della Signoria, Maria Novella, in front of which, on the Oltrarno, and pay the city a where the Palazzo Vecchio, now you will find it's famous namesake final tribute by admiring it whole: the town hall and once the home of Church, or instead visit the beau- take a taxi up the vantage point of the Medici family, rises alongside tiful Basilica of Santa Croce. Piazzale Michelangelo.

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MUSEO PALAZZO MUSEUM ACCADEMIA DEL DUOMO STROZZI OF COSTUME GALLERY

Revolutionary One of Florence’s Located in the Palazzo The main exhibit innovation, most evidently Pitti, this is the only of this museum is completely Renaissance period museum of fashion Michelangelo’s statue redesigned a few palaces is home history in Italy. Italian of David. Its copy, an years ago, with to important, fashion started here in exact replica extraordinary results international- the 1950s, and you will of the original, stands in the layout and calibre temporary find 6,000 garments in front of the Palazzo arrangement of the exhibitions and antique and modern, Vecchio, flanked artworks. You will a dedicated including the creations by other copies of come across works contemporary art by Giorgio Armani famous statues in the of Michelangelo and space. and Valentino. fourteenth-century Donatello. Loggia dei Lanzi.

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VIEWING. The Duomo’s terraces are a special place indeed, where you can take a stroll at a height of 32 metres and survey the rooftops of Florence’s historic centre. From up here you can admire all the city’s monuments and, most importantly, dawdle to admire the ‘close-up’ view of the dome!

TASTING. A light meal of truffle sandwiches at Procacci in via de’ Tornabuoni. Lunch at Ristorante Frescobaldi in Piazza della Signoria. Dinner at Cantinetta Antinori. For traditional cuisine repair to Buca Lapi or Buca dell’Orafo. Wherever you go, a good Florentine steak is guaranteed.

WHERE TO STAY. Portrait Firenze, which looks over the riverbanks by the Ponte Vecchio, and the Savoy, a stone’s throw from the Duomo with a view over Piazza della Repubblica, are two of the best hotels in the historic centre: Florentine charm coupled with high, exclusive standards of service.

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The Ponte Vecchio is the symbol of Florence. In 1565 Cosimo de’ Medici ordered the construction of the Vasari Corridor and expelled the butchers to make way for the jewellers, who still work on the bridge today

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FLORENCE & CHIANTI

History, vineyards and nature!

A TAILORMADE JOURNEY THROUGH THE MAGICAL LANDSCAPE IN PURSUIT OF THE BEST, FROM EVERY PERSPECTIVE, THAT CHIANTI HAS TO OFFER: WINERIES AND CASTLES, GASTRONOMY, PANORAMAS AND SHOPPING

CHIANTI. Leaving Florence, take SP92 to reach Panzano (SR222), the motorway that connects Flor- where you can try the most famous ence with Siena and get out at Vil- steak in the world, prepared by Dario la Mangiacane, a perfect place Cecchini in his restaurant Solocic- to spend a night or two. Drop the cia. Then turn south (SR222), visit luggage, freshen up and begin your the castle and vineyard of Fonteru- third day of the tour with a relax- toli, the nearby Romanesque abbey ing journey on the trail of nature of San Leolino and finally sleep at and breathtaking vistas, among hills Castel Monastero, a beautiful spa lined by vineyards. You are in the resort not far from Siena. The fifth heart of the Florentine Chianti, a day has a spectacular journey in store territory that has produced wine for for you: nestled in the panoramas of centuries. A few minutes in the car rolling hills, you will come across will take you to the futuristic Canti- the Castello di Brolio, where at the na Antinori, where it’s worth hav- end of the nineteenth century Baron ing advanced booked a visit to the Ricasoli perfected his Chianti Clas- vineyard and lunch at the restaurant sico wine ‘recipe’. You will also pass Rinuccio 1180, which looks over the enchanting village of Gaiole in the vines. We recommend dinner at Chianti, you can admire the Colti- the Tenda Rossa or the Osteria di buono Abbey and then the Castle of Passiganano. For your fourth day, Meleto, two historic vineyards which drive from San Casciano and take the have spent centuries making wine.

The helix staircase of the Antinori vineyard, one of the most impressive vineyards in the Chianti, was designed by Marco Casamonti’s Studio Archea, at the behest of the Antinori family. You are only 20 minutes from the centre of Florence.

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The Church of San Leolino From upper Panzano go south is found near Panzano. A true until you get to Castellina: the inspiration for the soul, it is a road offers an unforgettable place that makes you believe view. And if you still have time, in the possibility of a perfect visit the charming hilltown of society based on the good Montefioralle. life, where you appreciate the simple things and learn to live moment by moment. Go there in the early morning, at dawn. Have a good breakfast with fresh bread, finocchiona and a glass of wine.

TIPS VIEW ROADS

Radda in Chianti is definite- ly one of the must-see places in the area, as are the parish churches and little villages around Gaiole. Descending from Gaiole towards Vertine, turn right after a few kilome- tres for the small hilltown of San Sano, from where you can gaze at the most authentically The British, Chiantian hills. Between one stage of the trip and another, it with their typical For the curious, is important to enjoy the jour- aplomb, have ney: every road in the Chianti enthusiastic, takes you somewhere unique. rechristened this and bon vivants land ‘Chiantishire’

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If you are keen to get to know In the Chianti some of the secrets behind the culture and traditions of you can find the wine, pull over at the Museo del Vino in Greve in Chian- best enogastronomic ti, where some typical wine- making tools and equipment establishments are on display, preserved and in Tuscany restored. Rest, wine and dine, and when you get to Castel- The landscape of the Chian- lo di Brolio, there is a little ti is a work of art. A nice way museum which conserves to spend half a day there is to various weapons belonging to wander freely, without direc- the Ricasoli family, along with tion or destination, and get documents and effects once in touch with this territory, owned by Bettino Ricasoli, feeling its slow rhythm and the ‘father’ of Chianti. its harmony.

WINE FOOD SOUL

A few minutes on foot from Every boutique winery, restau- the piazza in Greve and you rant and trattoria offers a very find theEnoteca Falorni, the high quality of dishes and lo- largest enoteca in the Chian- cal produce. Two not-to-be- ti, where more than a thou- missed addresses are Dario sand wine labels produced in Cecchini’s Solociccia restau- the area are sold. rant in Panzano and the Antica Macelleria Falorni in Greve in Chianti.

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With nature, shopping and relaxation, taste the best of a territory soaked in tradition and innovation

The Mall Firenze

Toscanino Restaurat&Bottega

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A unique shopping experience

END YOUR WEEK IN TUSCANY WITH STYLE: DIVE INTO AN EXCLUSIVE DAY OF SHOPPING AT THE MALL FIRENZE

Leaving the Chianti be- ing just savoured the best ning you reach the Borro hind you and heading of Tuscany’s flavours, is Relais & Chateaux in back up towards Regg- a pleasure like no other! San Giustino Valdarno for ello, it won’t be long on And without having to a stay at a five star hotel, the sixth day before you leave the Mecca of shop- surrounded by vines, olive reach The Mall Firenze, ping, you can have lunch trees and cypresses in an where you can lose your- at the new Toscanino Bis- oasis of hospitality with a self among the boutiques trò or at the Toscanino thousand years of history. of the biggest Italian and Restaurant&Bottega, Here you will spend the international labels. Div- which make for a perfect last night of your trip, ing into a day of style, break in a day given over to cuddling in the spa before comfort and luxury, hav- fashion. Then in the eve- going back to reality.

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Close to Florence the beautiful park of Fattoria di Maiano is an excep- tional setting for trekking and hiking. Together with an expert guide you can admire the more inter- esting places, such as the Parco della Regina, the small lake Colonne, and the Botanic Garden.

A LECTURE WITH FOTO ON THE LOCCHI Unique ROAD A projection of images experiences Reach The Mall Firenze from Archivio Foto Loc- from Florence with a Fer- chi (a Florentine histori- rari car & driver service cal photographic archive) in and out by Florence Town. Dis- will take you on a journey cover the Chianti and ex- through the origins of perience Tuscan speciali- Italian Fashion, whose The Mall ties with a guided tour of a roots stretch back to Flor- medieval village, and then ence in the 50s, when the head up to Badia a Col- first «prêt-à-porter» fash- Firenze tibuono, where you will ion shows were held in the have the chance to experi- Sala Bianca at Palazzo Pitti. ence the Tuscan cuisine.

COOKING CLASSES

Enjoy a cooking class at Toscanino Academy, The Mall Firenze. You can choose between 9 Masterclasses: Mixology- bar, Italian pastry, Italian cuisine, Freshhand made pasta, Coffee masterclass, Wine Tasting, Olive Oil Tasting, Tuscancigars and Chocolate. ©Archivio Foto Locchi FLORENCE & CHIANTI HOT AIR FASHION BALLOON ADVICES

Experience the magic of At The Mall Firenze, an flying over Tuscany’s vine- Image Consultant, fo- yards, olive groves, impos- cused on wardrobe and ing castles and ancient fashion, will give advice townships. There’s noth- according to the colour of ing more beautiful than the skin and the shape of flying in a hot air balloon the client. Suggestions on over the Florentine Chi- what clothing styles, co- anti hills, experiencing the lours, designs, accessories timeless romantic beauty and materials work best to of Italy from a unique per- flatter an individual’s phy- spective. sique.

The Mall Firenze offers its guests an innovative concept of quality shopping, transfor- ming it into a voyage of di- scovery, revealing the hidden side of Florence and Tuscany in a sophisticated ambience. From private tours to perso- nalised consultations on your image, from cooking classes to trips to places normally un- touched by tourists: take part in unique and extraordinary experiences! [email protected]

EXCITING VINTAGE RIDE CAR

On an Italian Vespa you Such a fulfilling experience can experience, thanks to is topped off with an unfor- Florence Town, one of gettable vintage Duetto car the most enjoyable rides, drive, thanks to Florence through the curving sce- Town. With the car from La nic roads of the Chianti Dolce Vita you can visit a me- countryside to arrive at dieval village, have lunch in a The Mall Firenze. Once fine restaurant, and conclude your shopping is done you the journey with the most will go back to Florence in incredible shopping experi- a Mercedes vehicle. 27 ence at The Mall Firenze. ITINERARY

“Surrounded by Chianti hills, olive groves, vineyards and countryside, land of Renaissance art” My advice is to experience it through the magical atmosphere: rustic, elegant, of our unique panoramic.filippo@ Tuscan Villas CARLOTTA FERRARI Everything you look. And for isof herecourse, at the best Director of Destination Florence tuscanvillas.com with the way to spend your Florentine days is by Convention & Visitors Bureau tasting excellent food and winelebaccanti@ tailor-made experiences. Florence of awaits you! lebaccanti.com

“The frescoes in the Buonomini oratory in San Martino, in the heart of Florence, take us back in time to the age of Lorenzo the Magnificent”

LUDOVICA Tiny, central but secluded, this is a SEBREGONDI place little known even among the Florentines themselves. It is located Florentine art historian, in charge in Piazza San Martino, just behind of the scientific management of the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi Piazza della Signoria.

We relive the Renaissance in the tiny Buonomini Oratory in San Martino, coated with frescoes from the studio of Domenico Ghirlandaio. They tell real life stories: customs and habits, food and taverns, prisons, weddings and births, transporting us back to the time of Lorenzo the Magnificent.

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offers Piazzale Michelangelo a beautiful panoramic view of Florence and the Arno, and is "Designed in certainly an obligatory stop for tourists and Florentines.Church Not far 1869 by the from the square is the . The of San Miniato al Monte Florentine exterior of the Church of San Miniato is decorated with green architect Giuseppe and white marbles that form Poggi, Piazzale geometric designs. The interior of the church is in Romanesque Michelangelo style and has three naves with VANESSA GIOVANNELLI a beautiful marble floor. byHere, is the celebration the Chapel of the Crucifix Michelozzo (1448), behind Director of Sales & Marketing of Michelangelo which is the crypt, decorated and Deputy Manager at Villa Cora and his works" with frescoes by Taddeo Gaddi.

A place near Florence that I love and which I wholeheartedly recommend to my guests is the Badia a Passignano. village, home to an eleventh-century This magnificent monastery, little combines a stunning view over the Chianti with artistic and enogastronomic opportunities. You can have a fantastic meal, washed down with the Osteria’s best wine; visit the bioactive vegetable garden, the wonderful, thousand-year-old cellars of the Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo all see the incredible Osteria di Passignano, Last Via Supperdi Passignano,, and 33. above Contact Mr. Marcello Crini. by Ghirlandaio.

RUGGERO VANNINI “The village of Badia a Passignano affords a Head consierge Hotel Savoy magnificent view and extraordinary gastronomic opportunities”

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“In Florence you can try unique experiences, like the grape harvest or a trip to the skies in a hot-air balloon” FLORENCE AMBASSADOR

In the name of Hospitality

DOMENICO COLELLA, GENERAL MANAGER OF ST. REGIS AND THE WESTIN EXCELSIOR FIRENZE

Domenico Colella, after years working requested destinations, a unique tai- his way up in the luxury hospitality sec- lor-made experience which lets you tor, has spent the last year helming the touch the most famous Italian fashion iconic hotels The St. Regis and The labels, in a space built specifically for Westin Excelsior, in Florence. Their the purpose. historical importance and their envi- What are the other most popular re- able position, looking over the Arno quests? river from piazza Ognissanti, have made A lot of guests ask us to book them slots them points of reference in the city. at the city’s main museums. But there’s Florence is the birthplace of Italian no shortage of unusual requests, like fashion. Is this one of the main attrac- going to the traditional grape harvest tions for your guests? (pressed with your feet), or a view of Our guests are connoisseurs of Flor- Florence from a hot-air balloon. ence’s history, from a cultural point of Florence for Domenico Colella? view but also with regard to lifestyle. A very important point in my life, for Just think about the historic Sala Bianca reasons both professional and senti- in Palazzo Pitti, which after the War be- mental, from the time of my infancy came one of the most renowned fashion onwards. I carry the whole city in my venues in the world for its sumptuous heart, its magical atmosphere and its catwalks, which were also held in the people too. Grand Hotel (what is now St. Regis) in a The strengths of the St. Regis and The magnificent intertwining of Florentine Westin Excelsior? culture and history. Pitti, being associ- Most definitely the staff. With hospital- ated so closely with Italian fashion, is ity, it’s the people who make the differ- an important feather in Florence’s cap ence. when it comes to the world stage. An unmissable experience? Is The Mall Firenze a much sought-af- An aperitivo at the Se.Sto on Arno bar, ter experience among your guests? on the terrace of The Westin Excelsior. Without doubt it is one of the most You have a 360° view of the city.

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Annabelle Fleur @VIVALUXURY

Your favourite places for lifestyle and food in Florence? Stay at the ultra-hip JK Place and have lunch or dinner at their restaurant! Take a walk on the Ponte Vecchio bridge, you’ll find a lot of great shops and art dealers there! If you can, take a half day to visit the Santa Maria No- vella Church and the magical Bardini Gardens. And in Sanremo? Stay at the Royal Hotel Sanremo: you’ll love the views, the rooms, the food, and the proximity to the beach. Visit the magical Madonna Della Costa Sanctu- ary, which offers the best views of old "Don’t forget to venture out Sanremo. Grab a coffee at Caffè Ducale – I suggest a table outside, so you can of your sartorial comfort really take in the atmosphere of the city. Wander around! Sanremo’s old town is zone a bit!" a magical labyrinth of winding streets, Annabelle Fleur of Viva Luxury is a beautiful historic buildings, shops, and blogger based in L.A. Her wardrobe is restaurants. Grab lunch near the Port a treasure trove of endless glitz and and enjoy the catch of the day, and the glamour but it’s her impeccable styling magnificent views! ability that keeps her followers so de- lightfully intrigued. What will be the must-have of spring/summer 2020 fashion? Anything crochet and a statement bag. Some tips for a good shopping expe- rience at The Mall Firenze and The Mall Sanremo? Make a day out of it! Have fun! And don’t forget to venture out of your sar- torial comfort zone a bit!

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Veronica Ferraro @VERONICAFERRARO

Veronica Ferraro is a million follower baby. Born in Milan, she has made her mark upon the fashion world as one of the most followed bloggers on the international stage, with her blog The Fashion Fruit, which she started in 2010. What will be the fashion musts in spring/summer 2020? Super-colourful, fake leather clothes (eg. Bottega Veneta SS20). What about the winter? Though, the indispensable garment to have in the wardrobe. And accessory? A nice, oversized teddy bear coat and waterproof boots. One piece of style advice that has “Have a to-buy list nothing to do with season and trends... and give yourself a whole Only wear clothes and accessories you feel comfortable in. Don’t pay any at- day at The Mall” tention to the judgement of others; Mall Firenze and The Mall Sanremo... deciding what to wear is a way of ex- Arrive with an idea of what you want to pressing something of yourself. buy already in mind (I suggest a to-buy Three advice for shoppers at The list); take a map of the outlet with you so that you can find your way around the various boutiques. Give yourself a whole day to spend in n The Mall San- remo and The Mall Firenze. What’s the Instagram profile in Tuscany that people really need to follow? #disoverytuscany, #tuscanypeople. Same question, for Sanremo and French Riviera? #tatianabiggi, #yallersliguria.

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A week in Sanremo and ural setting. Stroll around the French Riviera, at any the gardens and walk along time of the year, is a magi- the seafront to discover an cal moment for the coast’s unparalleled world of aromas charming lifestyle and nat- and flavours.

SANREMO. Once upon a time, historic centre, where we gaze at it was famous for its citrus, es- the co-cathedral of San Siro and pecially orange trees, and olive wander around the Ariston The- groves, which emanated their aro- atre, before extending the route mas for more than three leagues out to the beautiful villas, once beyond the town’s boundaries. the seaside residences of the rich This considerable heritage can and noble, princes and pashas. still be discerned on visiting The climb up to the Sanctuary A weekend Sanremo today. The streets lead of the Madonna della Costa re- to secret architectural gems, veals breathtaking views if you’re in Sanremo: city which stand semi-concealed resilient (and fit) enough to make among the buildings that re- it to the top. Day two is all about of flowers and call local history. Now, we have shopping, perhaps after having two days to savour Sanremo. To spent the morning at the refined Italian living. make the most of the weekend, Pinacoteca Rambaldi picture we start with a stroll along the gallery. The Mall Sanremo is the Close to Monaco seafront before heading into the ideal place for your shopping fix. and France

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ARISTON LA PIGNA CASINÒ PROMENADE THEATRE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Fortune lives here, The most famous Strolling along the The area was on the city’s green cinema-cum-theatre promenade is a must founded to defend cloth tables. For in Italy is home to the on arrival. The sea the locals against good luck, casino Sanremo Music Festival breeze makes for mild pirate raids. Today, goers touch the foot every February, which temperatures, the the neighbourhood of the La Cica statue, showcases music from palm trees given to the is a web of narrow by the entrance, all over the country. town by tsarina Maria streets, arches, steps whose name is still Mina, Modugno, Alexandrovna create and fountains that associated with the Ray Charles, Andrea an unforgettable setting lead up to Porta Royal Family of Bocelli, Elton John and and the beaches unfurl Santo Stefano. The Monaco and Farouk David Bowie have all in all their glory. concentric circles of Egypt. performed here. resemble a pine cone.

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VIEWING. The beautiful picture depicts the Regina Elena Gardens (the Queen of Montenegro loved this corner of Liguria), high up on a terrace surrounded by palm trees and flowerbeds. Above the houses in La Pigna, the garden is situated beneath the steps up to the Sanctuary of Madonna della Costa. The view ranges as far as Monte Bignone.

THE MALL SANREMO. Only 5 minutes from Sanremo, this is the go-to luxury shopping experience where you can find the most exclusive names in Italian and international fashion. From clothing to footwear, accessories and fragrances, a day at this outlet of dreams is a uniquely special shopping experience.

WHERE TO STAY. For an unforgettable stay, opt for the 5-star luxury Royal Hotel Sanremo, with the sea-water pool designed by Gio Ponti. If you’re looking for a retro vibe, sojourn among the antique furniture at the Grand Hotel & Des Anglais. A savant of the airy elegance that still distinguishes the establishment, tsarina Maria Alexandrovna inaugurated the Hotel de Paris.

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Just outside Sanremo, the town of Vecchia: after the 1887 earthquake it became an outdoor studio for artists and artisans

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Into the blue of Italy and France

SECRET PLACES THAT VIPS ADORE. FROM THE HOTEL DE PARIS IN MONTE CARLOTO PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS IN NICE. TRENDY VENUES, THE SEA AND SUPER-HOTELS

FRENCH RIVIERA. Two days in San- recover after leaving Monte Carlo’s jet- remo are the perfect springboard into set is to jump in a red racing car and head the French Riviera with its mild cli- for the delights of the Grand-Hotel du mate and myriad towns overlooking the Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel. The Mediterranean. Our day begins with a gardens are heavenly and history lovers visit to Ventimiglia and a late lunch in will enjoy exploring the Villa Rose, once Mentone, where there’s no shortage of home to Béatrice Ephrussi De Roth- restaurants with sea views and Michelin schild, a marvel nestled in nine gardens, stars; in the late afternoon, we arrive in one of which vaunts musical greenery. the Principality of Monaco. Two nights Next day, in the early afternoon, we move are a must in Monte Carlo: choose from to Nice and its Promenade des Anglais, the iconic Hotel de Paris (with the three lined with blue chairs, while rest awaits Michelin-star restaurant helmed by Alain at the Negresco with a signature dinner Ducasse) and the luxurious Hotel Her- at Michelin-starred Chantecler. The mitage, with the winter garden lobby. quietude of the hotel with its glass dome Here, days are spent between the Casino is captivating, yet one last feat of beauty and the Yacht Club, which was estab- awaits in Cannes: La Croisette and its lished by Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, history of international stars set a private without forgetting the latest “invention” stage in front of the Palais des Festivals, by architect Renzo Piano, who is over- while the night entices guests with the seeing work on a man-made island, ex- infinite charms of the Intercontinental pected to finish in 2025. The only way to Carlton Cannes.

Exclusive beaches and pristine coves are interspersed with picturesque villages that emerge from the Mediterranean maquis, poised on the rock. The sublime coastal road paves the way for a rare motoring experience.

39 ITINERARY Essential locales and VIP happenings

Designed by Norman Foster and inspired by a steamship, This is the exciting city route Monaco Yacht Club is the where the Formula 1 Monaco perfect place to sip a drink as Grand Prix races every year the sun sets. in May, testing the drivers’ abilities, wits and willingness to take risks along the three- mile course. A member of the Grimaldi family always pres- ents the prize to the winning driver. Schumacher won the Grand Prix three times for Ferrari.

CIRCUIT SEA YACHT

Oceanographic Museum was founded by Prince Albert I in 1889, after years of navi- gating the Mediterranean and the ocean around the Azores. The 6,500 square metre mu- seum showcases more than 6,000 marine species and encourages visitors to learn about the barrier reef ecosys- tem. For over a century, it has defended and protected the Monte Carlo oceans, as well as housing in- strumentation and findings to and the Principality, study the seas and their flora an Italian-inspired and fauna. legend

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A little world standing on a peninsular: this is Antibes, On the French with its old city centre, Picas- so Museum, and its winding Riviera, streets with a surprise around every corner. The Antibes no day is ever postcode is filled with -pic ture-postcard images, looking the same. over villas to dream of. Every And that’s summer in July, Saint Juan Les Pins lights up for an in- not a sailor’s ternational jazz festival, and parties go on night and day. promise

BEACH FOOD MYSTERY

Antibes’ beaches are known Olives reign supreme, in for the fineness of their sand their infinite healthy forms. and by the more-or-less wide- Herbs of Provence, flavour spread presence of gravel, and scent dishes: marjoram, which makes the seawater seem thyme, savory, oregano, absolutely transparent. rosemary and, when ap- propriate, lavender. 'Aioli' sauce is popular among foodies.

There’s a centuries-old mys- tery on the French Riviera, hidden in the Lérins Islan- ds. The pine and eucalyptus trees surround the fortress of Santa Margherita, where a man who wore an iron mask was imprisoned.

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Leave your hotel in an Ital- ian supercar, thanks to Florence Town, for a memo- rable tour through the Italian countryside and along the French Riviera. Taste a typ- ical lunch with a delicious glass of local wine and con- clude your journey with an incredible shopping experi- ence at The Mall Firenze.

CITY COOKING TOUR Unique CLASS An historical, architectural Meet a local chef and dis- and botanical tour by Ro- experiences cover the authentic recipe berta Giovannina, which of pesto sauce, thanks to will delve into the past lives Roberta Giovannina. After of the wealthy 19th- and around choosing the right ingredi- 20th-century families: the ents, the chef will teach you Ormond Gardens, the how to prepare a deliciously Floriseum, the not-to-be- The Mall aromatic pesto sauce made missed Museum of Flow- exclusively with local basil ers, Villa Zirio, the resi- Sanremo and prepared in the tradi- dence of the last German tional way, using a marble Emperor, and Villa Nobel. mortar and a wooden pestle.

DOLCE- ACQUA

A tour by Roberta Giovan- nina through an absolute must in the Riviera dei Fio- ri, one of the loveliest parts of inland Liguria. This is the home of Rossese di Dolce- acqua, one of Italy’s finest wines and the country’s best-kept secrets. Domi- nated by the age-old castle, Claude Monet immortalized the ancient village on canvas. FirenzeSanremo & Chianti POLTRONA GOLF FRAU CLUB

Italy excels internationally Tradition states that this in many fields, including golf club began on De- art, music, architecture, cember 1, 1931, when two cuisine, fashion and even British gentlemen, Gannon design. The Poltrona and Blanford, and instruc- Frau talk, in the store/ tors Prette and Pasquali showroom at The Mall San- “played” their first round. remo, will arouse curiosity Today, this 18-hole, par by telling the history of this 69, 5203-meter course, memorable brand and Ital- nestled between olive trees ian design. and the sea, is a dream come true for any golf fan.

The Mall Sanremo provi- des a different shopping experience as visitors are offered an incredible number of exciting ex- tras that turn shopping into an escape from daily life. From private tours of Sanremo and nearby towns to cooking clas- ses learning how to make world-famous pesto, as well as golf and boat trips to see dolphins and wha- les off the coast. [email protected]

CETACEAN HELICOPTER SANCTUARY RIDE

A four-hour excursion During this helicopter tour around the Pelagos Sanc- with Monacair, you’ll dis- tuary covers the stretch of cover the best of Monaco and sea between Liguria, Elba its surroundings. From the and Corsica, and protects Monaco heliport, your pilot more than 2000 cetaceans will head east, over the Cap belonging to eight different Martin headland and the species. Observing these waterfront charms of Men- magnificent mammal -spe tone before discovering the cies in their natural habitat villages of Castellar, St. Ag- is an extraordinary sight. nes, Gorbio, Roquebrune 43 and La Turbiebefore. ITINERARY

is a real treat: French Riviera For me, the Nice crunchy fresh bread with creamy young chèvre, scrumptious pissaladiére in Harbour or a dozen oysters. As there with aren’t a glass that Croisette of rosé on many French haute cuisine restaurants in Moscow, I always try to pay my respectsLe to and cozy beloved restaurants, in Negresco such as the legendary Le Chantecler in Mougins. at Le Mas Candille Candille ALEXANDER They are worlds apart in terms of venue, approach and views, but I love to “risk” and BERDYSHEV trust my dinner experience to the charming Director and owner of Magnum Travel Virginie Basselot by ordering the “Surprise Club in Moscow menu” at Le Chantecler or wolfing down eight courses at Xavier Burelle’s Chef’s Table at Le Candille.

“Urban art has gifted us some iconic new buildings in recent years, thanks to prestigious architects” Urban art has given us in recent years, designed iconic by prestigious new buildings

architects. One jewel is example, whose 58 floorsTour stand Odéon five, forminutes from the Place du Casino and the centre of Monaco; there will soon be another in Le GIOVANNI PAOLO Portier, a floating island designed by RISSO Piano, which will constitute a new district.Renzo Restoration works have been enveloping - President of A.I.I.M (Association of Monaco for the last year, and some notable Italian Entrepreneurs in the Principa endorsers have lent their signatures to various lity of Monaco), CEO of Risso Capital projects, as Chef Paolo Sari has done with the first 100% organic restaurant to earn a Investments, Commercial Manager Elsa, Cambiaso & Risso Monaco Michelin star.

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When it comes to the French “The mix of Riviera, travellers from the Middle luxury lifestyle, East favour destinations like Cannes and Monte Carlo. To yachting and enjoy Monte Carlo to its fullest, in the heart of the city I recommend gastronomy is the newly renovated Hotel de Paris, or a stay at l'Hermitage surprising in or Hotel Metropole, which also has a delicious Japanese cuisine of Cannes and Yoshi. As for Cannes, live music Monte Carlo. evenings accompany the best food at Hotel Majestic’s restaurant La Not far from Petite Maison. From the French Riviera you HATEM CHATTER here, you’ll find can reach Sanremo – ah, Italy the créme de la is just a step away! Stay at Senior Director – Middle East & Africa the Royal Hotel Sanremo to at The Leading Hotels of the World créme of Italian take the splendid views of the Mediterranean – and throw brands at The yourself into an extraordinary shopping experience at The Mall Mall Sanremo" Sanremo, the greatest mall in the world. Nice is such an amazing place to experience the French art de vivre. It’s a lively city, brimming with positive energy. Strolling around the local markets and exploring the colorful streets of the old town are some of my favorite activities. Plus, the gastronomic and geographical diversity is simply extraordinary, nestled between sea and mountains. To enjoy incredible panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea, enjoy cocktail on the terrace of the restaurant located on the 3rd floor of the luxresurylunch or a Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée Le 3e, “Nice is a lively city, brimming hotel MICHEL WITTWER . with positive energy. Try lunch General Manager at Hotel Hyatt Regency or a cocktail on the terrace Nice Palais de la Mediterranée of the restaurant Le 3e”

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"When in Sanremo, you can’t miss a trip to the Pelagos Sanctuary, where there is the highest concentration of whales in the Mediterranean" SANREMO AMBASSADOR

Sea, culture and shopping MARCO SARLO, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE ROYAL HOTEL SANREMO

Genoa-born Marco Sarlo has enjoyed an presentation of The Mall Sanremo attracts array of prestigious jobs and awards in his the world of tour operators and the con- career. Now he works as General Manager sumers that we meet. We are convinced of the Royal Hotel in Sanremo. that our advertising, allied with The Mall Is The Mall Sanremo a popular request Sanremo, can reach the largest audience among your guests? in a matter of months. The cultural, artistic and sporty vibrancy Three must-have experiences in Sanremo? of a city as small as Sanremo is incredible. Pigna Mon Amour, which is concerned Every week events and exhibitions take with preserving and promoting the his- place and draw thousands of enthusiasts. toric centre of La Pigna, and the Pre- Not least of them is shopping, always a mio Tenco, the great singer-songwriter great pull to the city centre. The opening event. And without a doubt, trips to the of The Mall Sanremo has confirmed it as Pelagos Sanctuary, where there is the a destination in the luxury sector, and it highest concentration of whales in the helps promote the city on the internation- Mediterranean. The evolution of ce- al stage. taceans and dolphins are often visible Why the partnership between the Royal right in front of the coast. I’ve travelled Hotel Sanremo and The Mall Sanremo? thousands of miles to see far less in Baja The Royal, a five-star establishment that’s California. part of The Leading Hotels of the World, An experience at the Royal? operates in the same fields and markets At our restaurant Corallina (with a stag- as The Mall Luxury Outlets. We imme- gering sea view, on the edge of a swim- diately saw the importance of the oppor- ming pool built by Gio Ponti in 1948, tunity and wanted to join forces. We of- ed.) we offer evening entertainment, fer our guests a privileged channel, with even for children, with our dedicated VIP service, to The Mall Sanremo, which staff, magicians and master chefs. We welcomes them and directs them with im- give little children kitchen uniforms and peccable standards. When we do promo- we get them making pizza. It’s a great tional activities, in Italy and abroad, the success and a joy for us.

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"Sanremo will be completely immersed in the Festival, this is something new: never, in 69 years, has the Festival spilled out of the Ariston Theatre. The temple will still be there, but this time there will be another temple outside. Fantastic things are going to come to the entire city of Sanremo" SANREMO FESTIVAL

It’ll be a surprise

AMADEUS, PRESENTER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AT THE 70TH SANREMO FESTIVAL

Mina, Modugno, Celentano, Mia Martini: both taking part in this big family party… these are only some of the most innovative Exactly. But honestly, I have no idea what artists to have been involved in the Festival they’re planning: they haven’t told me. But of Italian pop music. with two artists like that, anything will work. This year, the baton has passed to Ama- I trust them. deus, who has the job of making a success As artistic director, have you followed a of the important 70th edition, which is on theme in selecting the songs? from 4 to 8 February 2020 at the Sanre- I start from emotion and gut-feeling, and mo’s Ariston Theatre, and will be broadcast from there I start thinking about a possible on the Rai Uno airwaves. With its music, setlist. flowers, and fancy clothes the Festival is the The welcome that the city of Sanremo can great family party that brings all Italians to- offer? gether, where we talk about who we are and There will be an outdoor stage with a red who we want to be. carpet connecting it to the Ariston Theatre. Your childhood memories of the Festival? The whole city will be involved, along with They’re connected to the family, to the par- all its people, in the displays and events, and ents and grandparents. We would all stay at an artist will perform every evening. home to watch it on TV; we would avoid any The city will be completely immersed in commitments by saying, “Oh, this evening it, and this is something new: never, in 69 it’s the festival!” It’s the same today. For 69 years, has the Festival spilled out of the Aris- years everyone has come together to watch it; ton. The temple will still be there, but this everyone talks about it, everyone talks about time there will be another temple outside. the songs, the quirks, the gossip. That’s what Fantastic things are going to come to the I mean when I say the festival is for everyone. entire city of Sanremo. As presenter, how would you define your On the subject of beauty, will Monica Bel- festival? lucci be there? I’ll bring my own friendly, ironic and Ah, who knows… hopefully! We’ll see, but self-ironic presenting method. that’s part of the surprise and unpredictabil- Fiorello and Jovanotti will be like brothers, ity that we hope to bring you.

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Ode to authentic cuisine CLAUDIO MENGONI, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT BORGO SAN JACOPO RESTAURANT IN FLORENCE

son? Where do they come from?), and then I work from instinct and creativity. Let’s talk about wine and wine pairings. The cellar at Borgo San Jacopo contains more than 900 labels. Signature dishes? Raw and cooked vegetables with toma- to sorbet and fig molasses. Spit-roasted suckling pig with scorzonera, shallots in port and Dijon mustard; calamarata pas- ta with rockfish, broccoli and tarragon. A walk through Florence with Clau- dio Mengoni? I really like the Oltr arno district, where you find Borgo San Jacopo. It’s sophis- "I really like the Oltrarno ticated but laid-back, with artisan bou- tiques everywhere, and antiquarians in district, it’s sophisticated via Maggio a stone’s throw from Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens. but laid-back" Advice for fashion lovers? Claudio Mengoni, born in 1984, has Visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum been the chef at the helm of the Miche- in Florence, during Pitti Uomo, which lin-star Borgo San Jacopo restaurant in takes place in January and June. It’s Florence since 2019. This year it was bursting with events. awarded a Michelin Star. Your philosophy in three concepts. My cooking is Italian and Mediterra- nean. Pure, precise dishes. Full, decisive flavours. Favourite ingredient? Dough. The crucial moments in the making of a dish? There are two. I start with by closely studying the ingredients (are they in sea-

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Like us two PAOLO E BARBARA MASIERI AT PAOLO&BARBARA RESTAURANT IN SANREMO

Paolo and Barbara Masieri manage the restaurant that bears their names. A family tradition, it earned a Miche- lin star in 1990. Your philosophy summed up in three concepts? Natural products, both in the wines and in the ingredients that go into the dishes. Welcoming the customers as you would a friend in your home. In- formal elegance. What does it mean for you, telling the story of a land in cuisine? Creating dishes with flavours that re- mind you of your childhood in west Liguria. Your ingredients? "Don't miss Sciolè Local fish, but vegetables above all. They come from our vegetable gar- where you can find the best dens. One is by the sea at Ospedaletti, and this gives us the greens of the day, local specialties" the eggs and artichokes. The other, Raw, Mediterranean-style fish. Pasta which provides us with olive oil, wine stuffed with prawns from Sanremo, and Pigna beans, is in the hills. in a broth of vegetables, saffron and The signature dishes of your restaurant? edible flowers. Preboggion ravioli with wild herbs, walnut pesto and prescinsêua cheese. Sanremo in three secret places, the places that balm your soul? The beach in winter, the Russian church, the Ormond gardens. An address in Sanremo to give to a gour- met friend of yours coming to visit? Sciolè, an old grocers where you can find the best of the region’s ingre- dients.

51 APPOINTMENTS When, where, what and why...

FROM ART TO ENOGASTRONOMY, JOUSTS AND MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENTS: WE PRESENT YOU WITH THE FINEST EVENTS IN FLORENCE AND TUSCANY. HAVE YOUR DIARY TO HAND, NOTE DOWN THE DATES, AND HAVE FUN. THE BEST OF TUSCANY AWAITS YOU!

AREZZO FLORENCE FLORENCE Antiques Market Sustainable Thinking Pietro Aretino and the Art 1st weekend of every month art and fashion exhibition of the Reinassance exhibition Until 8 March 2020 Until 3 April 2020 One of the biggest and most im- Museo Salvatore Ferragamo in- Masterpieces of the Renaissance, portant antiques and flea markets vites people reflect on sustainability from Sebastiano del Piombo to in Italy. It takes place along the themes through visions of art and Titian, are exhibit at the Uffizi streets of the historic centre. fashion. Gallery.

FLORENCE FLORENCE FLORENCE Worn by the Gods Procession of the Magi Pitti Uomo art exhibition 6 January international fashion fair Until 19 April 2020 16 - 18 June 2020 Museum of Costume and Fashion In Piazza Duomo, a re-enactment of The most important international dedicates an exhibition to the his- the procession of the Magi, originally menswear and men accessories tory of footwear from Classical put on by Cosimo the Elder de' Medi- trade show. A full week of great times to the modern era. ci. A spectacular event in costume. social events.

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AREZZO FLORENCE VIAREGGIO Arezzo Classic Motors Chicago Symphony Orchestra Carnival and floats parade trade show directed by Riccardo Muti 1 - 25 February 2020 11 - 12 January 2020 20 January 2020 At the Arezzo Fiere e Congressi An unmissable concert at the One of the most famous carnivals in palace, this trade show is an inter- Maggio Musicale Fiorentino The- the world. For almost a month (1, esting display of classic vehicles, atre: Wagner, Hindemith and 9, 15, 20, 23, 25) the spectacular historic cars and vintage scooters. Prokof’ev are in program. floats process along the waterfront.

FLORENCE FLORENCE FLORENCE Tomás Saraceno art exhibition Taste food fair Explosion of the Cart 22 February - 19 July 2020 7 - 9 March 2020 12 April 2020

Palazzo Strozzi dedicates a mono- The fair devoted to taste and food It wouldn’t be Easter in Florence graph to the great Argentinian art- takes place at Leopolda station without the exploding carriage in ist (born 1973) who presents his and around Florence’s most ex- Piazza del Duomo. A spectacular, biggest Italian project. clusive bars. history-soaked event.

FLORENCE CELLE SUL RIGO FLORENCE Festival of the Pici's Festival Red Hot Chili Peppers's concert Maggio Musicale Fiorentino 29 - 31 May 2020 13 June 2020 23 April - 22 July 2020

The oldest opera festival in Italy, A special festival in the heart of At the Visarno Arena in the Cas- and one of the oldest in Europe, Val d’Orcia, dedicated to the cine Park, the sole Italian concert has some ten new opera produc- "Pici" (a fat, handmade spaghetti, for the band who entered the tions in the calendar this year. typical of this region). Rock Hall of Fame in 2012.

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LUCCA AREZZO FLORENCE Paul McCartney's concert Saracen Joust Calcio Storico 13 June 2020 20 June and 6 September historic football tournament 2020 24 June An epic three-hour concert at Dating back to the Middle Ages, The final of the Calcio Storico tour- the Lucca Summer Festival… 38 a spectacular joust on horseback nament takes place in piazza Santa glorious songs… more than sixty which is contested in the beautiful Croce. A fifteenth-century Floren- years in music. venue of Piazza Grande. tine sport. All in period costume.

FLORENCE SIENA CERTALDO Fireworks of San Giovanni Palio di Siena Mercantia 24 June horse race touring theatre festival 2 July and 16 August 15 - 19 July 2020 The pyrotechnic spectacle that ev- The most important horserace in The streets of this medieval hill- ery year lights up a magical night Tuscany, dating back to the me- town are filled with trampolinists, in Florence, as it celebrates its pa- dieval period, in which Siena’s jugglers and other incredible per- tron saint. districts pit against each other. formers.

TORRE DEL LAGO LAJATICO MONTEPULCIANO Puccini Opera Festival Teatro del Silenzio Bravìo delle botti 17 July - 23 August 2020 annual Bocelli's music festival race of barrels 24 July 2020 30 August 2020 An historic opera festival dedi- The music and opera festival A famous barrel race contested by cated to the composer Giacomo hosted by the great Tuscan tenor the eight districts in the historic Puccini, staged in a large, open- Andrea Bocelli, with internation- centre of the ancient city of Mon- air theatre on the shores of a lake. al-calibre guests. tepulciano.

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FLORENCE VOLTERRA SANSEPOLCRO Jeff Koons exhibition Astiludio Palio della balestra September 2020 - January 2021 flag throwing competion crossbow shooting competitions 6 September 2020 13 September 2020 His "Rabbit" broke the record for It takes place every year on the It dates back to the Middle Ages, the most expensive work sold by first Sunday of September, and it when such tournaments were used a living artist. We will see his last gathers groups of flag-throwers to train the townspeople in defensive artworks at Palazzo Strozzi. from all corners of Italy. techniques, in case of enemy attack.

GAIOLE IN CHIANTI VILLA A SESTA LUCCA Eroica Dit'unto Lucca Comic & Games vintage bicycle race street food festival 28 October - 1 November 2020 4 October 2020 11 October 2020 A historic race on vintage bicycles An exclusive, original festival of The world-famous event for com- over the white roads of the Chian- pop-up restaurants, which every ic-books, animation, roleplayer ti. The route goes through one of year features some prestigious, games, video games and fantasy Italy’s most beautiful landscapes. Michelin-starred chefs. and sci-fi characters.

SAN GIOVANNI D'ASSO SAN MINIATO AREZZO Truffles of the Crete Senesi White Truffle Christmas Market 7 - 15 November 2020 exhibition-market 21 November - 26 December 2020 7 - 22 November 2020 The White Truffle Market in the The white truffle of San Miniato is The great Tyrolean market in piazza Crete Senesi hills, which has tak- one of the most prized in Italy. This Grande: Christmas baubles and tin- en place since 1985, every second fair takes place on the first, second sel, presents, wood carvings, gastron- and third weekend of November. and third weekend of November. omy and the best beers from Tyrol.

55 APPOINTMENTS A year of events… what not to miss

FROM MONTE CARLO TO SANREMO, ALONG THE WHOLE FRENCH RIVIERA, HERE IS A SUPER-SELECT CALENDAR OF UNMISSABLE EVENTS: ENTERTAINMENT, ART, THEATRE AND MOTOR COMPETITIONS, FIREWORKS AND GREAT SPORT

MONACO SANREMO NICE Monte Carlo Rally Sanremo Festival Carnival and floats parade 20 - 26 January 2020 4 - 8 February 2020 15 - 29 February 2020

It is a motorsport rally event tak- The most followed festival of Ital- This is one of the most famous ing place along the French Riviera ian pop music in the world, ever carnival in the word. It is com- in the Principality of Monaco and since its creation 70 years ago. It parable to the ones in Rio de Ja- south-east France. takes place at the Ariston Theatre. neiro and in Venice.

MENTONE SANREMO MONACO Lemon Festival Carnival of flowers Festival Printemps des 15 February - 3 March 2020 15 March 2020 Arts music festival 13 March - 11 April 2020 Since 1928, one of the major Colourful and floral floats- em Founded in 1970 at the instiga- events of the French Riviera. 120 bellished with a mosaic of nearly tion of Princess Grace of Monaco, tonnes of citrus fruit decorate gi- 50,000 flowers make this event it divided over four or five long gantic structures and floats. unique among processions. weekends in the spring.

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SANREMO FRENCH RIVIERA MONACO Milano-Sanremo Garden Festival Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters bicycle race March - April 2020 tennis competitions 21 March 2020 13 - 19 April 2020 With a distance of 298 km (188, A stroll through the Provencal, A most celebrated sport event, 2 miles) between Milan and San- Renaissance and Maghreb gar- held in the Monaco Country Club remo it is the longest professional dens...80 parks open to the public and belonging to the prestigious one-day race in modern cycling. between Nice and Antibes. ATP World Tour Masters 1000.

SANREMO CANNES MONACO Paolo Conte's concert Cannes Film Festival F1 Grand Prix 30 April 2020 12 - 23 May 2020 21 - 24 May 2020

Paolo Conte returns in concert to Since 1946, Cannes, world cap- From the Casino to the most noto- the Ariston Theatre to mark the ital of cinema, hosts the most fa- rious hairpin bend in the world, 50th anniversary of “Azzurro”, one mous movie stars on the famous no race in Formula 1 is compara- of the most famous Italian songs. Promenade de la Croisette. ble to the Monaco Grand Prix.

SANREMO MOUGINS DIANO MARINA Rolex Giraglia Cup Les Etoiles de Mougins Infiorata offshore race gastronomy festival floral art festival 5 - 10 June 2020 6 - 7 June 2020 14 June 2020 The first regatta of this fascinating The village of Mougins transforms A million colourful flower pet- offshore race starts on June 5th into an open-air theatre dedicated als will cover more than 2,000 from Sanremo in collaboration to food prepared by some of the square metres of streets on the with the Yacht Club Sanremo. world's top chefs! Sunday of Corpus Domini.

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MONACO NICE ARLES Jumping International Tour de France Les Rencontres d'Arles of Monte-Carlo international bicycle race photographic festival 25 - 27 June 2020 27 June - 19 July 2020 29 June - 20 September 2020 A stage of the Global Champions The best cyclists of the moment One of the most important photo- Tour - and without a doubt the racing, for three weeks, all graphic festival in the world. More most prestigious one - where all through France. This year start- than seventy exhibitions set up in the best jumpers compete. ing from Nice! various exceptional locations.

MONACO MONACO AVIGNON Art en ciel Sporting Summer Festival Festival d'Avignon fireworks competition musical event performing arts event July - August July - August 3 - 23 July 2020 A prized international competi- Every year Monaco hosts artists Every year, in July, Avignon be- tion, the French Riviera’s biggest, from all music genres, for excep- comes a city-theatre thanks to the with pyrotechnic displays of the tional performances at the Salle des most important contemporary highest quality. Etoiles, Monte Carlo Sporting d’Eté. performing event in the world.

MONACO CANNES NICE Meeting Herculis Pyrotechnic Art Festival Jazz Festival athletics meet 14 July - 24 August 2020 17 - 21 July 2020 10 July 2020 The biggest stars in world athletics This renowned international fire- One of Europe’s oldest jazz festivals will be at the Monaco’s Stade Lou- work competitions takes place on the at the Théâtre de Verdure and the is II for this international meeting waterfront, with 200,000 spectators Place Masséna. It is also one of the and a high level sports show. crowding the Croisette every evening. French Riviera’s obligatory events.

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AIX-EN-PROVENCE FINALBORGO Lavander Festival Journey into the Middle Ages International Boat Show Early August Last days of August 17 - 22 September 2020

A free annual event, featuring An historical re-enactment, a One of the world’s premier boat 150 artisans, live music, great unique event in which the village shows, held annually in Genoa. food, wine tasting, children’s ac- goes back to its past with ancient The exhibition area comprises tivities and more. crafts, games and recipes. both on land and in water shows.

MONACO SANREMO SANREMO Monaco Yacht Show Tenco Award The Mall Sanremo Golf Cup 23 - 26 September 2020 songwriting contest 18 holes - 3 categories October October - November One of the best luxury yachting sec- It has been held every year, since The competition will take place at tor exhibition in the world. It will 1974: the most interesting Italian the Golf Club degli Ulivi, followed present the most impressive fleet of and international singer-song- by an awards ceremony with The superyachts. At Port Hercules. writers are invited to the festival. Mall Sanremo prize.

NICE MENTONE MONACO Christmas Village Christmas Decorations Le Ballet de Monte-Carlo December December dance season 2020 - 2021 A Christmas Village in the heart On the occasion of the end-of-year The prestigious dance season in of Nice, with chalets displaying celebrations, the "city of Lemons" the Principality, born from the a large range of craft products. is transformed and adorned with passion of a genius impresario Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere! thousands of lights. Sergei Diaghilev.

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The Mall Firenze

The Mall Firenze is the exclusive luxury the perfect choice for those who are look- outlet in the heart of Tuscany just 30 min- ing for a true gourmet experience during a utes from Florence. Famous in the world shopping day. Excellent dishes, fine décor to display together in one single location and a flawless service accompany guests in the most important international and in- an ambiance imbued with Tuscan crafts- novative fashion brands, The Mall Firenze manship, experience and tradition. Finally, allows its visitors to live an experience that many tailormade facilities and hospitali- goes beyond the classic shopping: a unique ty-services such as bus transfers (the buses blend of fashion, environment and hos- depart every 30 minutes from the Busitalia pitality. This is the key of success for this station, next to Florence’s principal train renowned Italian reality: elegance and station), first-class shuttles (to and from exclusivity in a place where visitors liter- Florence, with the possibility of a pick-up ally fall in love. For a culinary experience, directly at your hotel) as well as Tax Free ToscaNino is the perfect relaxing break: Lounge, Welcome Lounge and many oth- two different restaurants, the Restau- ers make the experience even more special rant&Bottega and the Bistrò, represent and luxurious.

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Nested between the green hills and the most beguiling fragrances, a day in this emerald waters which lap against a par- luxury outlet of dreams is a unique and adisal coast, Sanremo is the jewel of the special shopping experience, made Riviera of Flowers, and is famed through- sworthwhile, perfect, by the numerous out the world for the extraordinary cli- tailor-made services like the Tax Free mate that makes it such a destination at Lounge or the Welcome Lounge where every time of the year. Standing in this a team is ready to welcome customers and incomparable backdrop, The Mall San- accompany them on their visit, making it remo is the new destination for luxury exclusive in everything, from the general shopping: an extraordinary place, sur- information, to the current promotions, rounded by natural beauty, that allows its through a personalized plan to discover visitors to live an exclusive experience. the surrounding area. The area of The As in The Mall Firenze, you will find the Mall Sanremo is easily reachable from most important Italian and interna- Genoa, Turin and Milan, as well as from tional fashion brands. From clothing Monaco, Nice and the other main cities of to footwear, through accessories and the the French Riviera.

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HOTEL Ph. +39 055 2645181 Villa Il Palagio jkplace.com Via il Palagio, 59 FLORENCE Lungarno Collection Rignano sull’Arno Castello Del Nero Hotel & Spa Continentale Ph. +39 055 8348865 Str. Spicciano,7 Vicolo dell’Oro, 6r villapalagio.it Barberino Tavarnelle Ph. +39 055 27262 Villa La Massa Ph. + 39 055 0981946 Gallery Art Hotel Via della Massa, 24 - Candeli comohotels.com/castellodelnero Vicolo dell'Oro, 5 Ph. +39 055 62611 Four Seasons Ph. +39 055 27263 villalamassa.com Hotel Firenze Hotel Lungarno Villa Le Maschere Borgo Pinti, 99 Borgo San Jacopo, 14 Via Nazionale, 75 Ph. +39 055 26261 Ph. +39 055 27261 Barberino di Mugello fourseasons.com Portrait Firenze Ph. +39 055 847431 Helvetia & Bristol Firenze Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 4 villalemaschere.it Starhotels Collezione Ph. +39 055 27268000 Villa Mangiacane Via dei Pescioni, 2 lungarnocollection.com Via Faltignano, 4 Ph. +39 055 26651 Plaza Hotel Lucchesi San Casciano Val di Pesa hotelhelvetiabristol.com Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia, 38 Ph. +39 055 8290123 Hotel Bernini Palace Ph. +39 055 26236 mangiacane.com Piazza di S. Firenze, 29 hotelplazalucchesi.it Villa Olmi Firenze Ph. + 39 055 288621 Relais Santa Croce Florence Via del Crocifisso del Lume, 18 hotelbernini.duetorrihotels.com Via Ghibellina, 87 Ph. +39 055 637710 Hotel Brunelleschi Ph. +39 055 2342230 villaolmifirenze.com Piazza Sant'Elisabetta, 3 baglionihotels.com Villa Pitiana Ph. +39 055 27370 Relais Villa al Vento Via Provinciale per Tosi, 7 hotelbrunelleschi.it Via Santa Maria Maddalena, 13 Donnini Hotel NH Collection Incisa in Valdarno Ph. +39 055 860259 Firenze Porta Rossa Ph. +39 348 3812822 villapitiana.com Via Porta Rossa, 19 relaisvillaalvento.com Villa San Michele Ph. +39 055 2710911 The St. Regis Florence Via Doccia, 4 - Fiesole nh-hotels.com Piazza Ognissanti, 1 Ph. +39 055 5678200 Hotel Savoy Ph. +39 055 27161 belmond.com Piazza della Repubblica, 7 stregisflorence.com Ville Sull’Arno Ph. +39 055 27351 The Westin Excelsior Lungarno Cristoforo Colombo, 1-5 roccofortehotels.com Florence Ph. +39 055 670971 Il Salviatino Piazza Ognissanti, 3 hotelvillesullarno.com Via del Salviatino, 21 Ph. +39 055 27151 AREZZO Fiesole westinflorence.com Fontelunga Ph. +39 055 9041111 Villa Cora Via Cunicchio, 5 salviatino.com Viale Machiavelli, 18 Pozzo della Chiana J.K. Place Ph. +39 055 228790 Ph. +39 0575 660410 Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, 7 villacora.it fontelunga.com

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Il Borro Forte dei Marmi antinori.it Località Il Borro, 1 Ph. +39 0584 783636 Cibreo San Giustino Valdarno principefortedeimarmi.com Via del Verrocchio, 8 Ph. +39 055 977053 SIENA Ph. +39 055 2341100 ilborro.it Borgo Santo Pietro cibreo.com Il Falconiere Borgo Santo Pietro Loc. Enoteca Pinchiorri Loc. San Martino a Bocena, 370 Palazzetto - Chiusdino Via Ghibellina, 87 Cortona Ph. +39 0577 752943 Ph. +39 055 242757 Ph. +39 0575 612679 borgosantopietro.com enotecapinchiorri.it ilfalconiere.it Castello Banfi Il Conventino a Marignolle Il Pellicano Poggio alle Mura - Montalcino Via di Santa Maria Località Sbarcatello Ph. +39 0577 877700 a Marignolle, 10 Porto Ercole castellobanfi.com Ph. +39 055 3920425 Ph. +39 0564 858111 Castel Monastero ilconventinoamarignolle.com pellicanohotels.com Monastero d’Ombrone La Bottega del Buon Caffè GROSSETO Ph. +39 0577 570570 Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 69r Castel Porrona castelmonastero.com Ph. +39 055 5535677 Via della Fiera, Porrona Hotelito Lupaia borgointhecity.com Cinigiano Località Lupaia, 74 La Tenda Rossa Ph. +39 0564 993206 Torrita di Siena Piazza del Monumento, 9-14 castelporrona.it Ph. +39 0577 668028 Cerbaia in Val di Pesa Conti di San Bonifacio lupaia.com Ph. +39 055 826132 Wine Resort latendarossa.it Località Casteani, 1 RESTAURANTS Osteria di Passignano Gavorrano Via Passignano, 33 Ph. +39 0566 80006 FLORENCE Loc. Badia a Passignano 0566 028072 Borgo San Jacopo Tavarnelle Val di Pesa contidisanbonifacio.com Borgo San Jacopo, 62r Ph. +39 055 8071278 L'Andana Tenuta Ph. +39 055 281661 osteriadipassignano.com La Badiola lungarnocollection.com SE·STO on Arno Località Badiola Buca dell'Orafo Piazza Ognissanti, 3 Castiglione della Pescaia Via de’ Girolami, 28r Ph. +39 055 27151 Ph. +39 0564 944800 Ph. +39 055 213619 sestoonarno.com tenutalabadiola.it bucadellorafo.com SoloCiccia LUCCA Buca Lapi Via XX Luglio, 11 GH Principe di Piemonte Via del Trebbio, 1r Panzano in Chianti Piazza Puccini, 1 Ph. +39 055 213768 Ph. +39 055 852020 Viareggio bucalapi.com solociccia.it Ph. +39 0584 4011 Cantina Antinori Truffle Experience Restaurant principedipiemonte.com Via Cassia per Siena, 133 Via Porta Rossa, 19 Principe Forte dei Marmi Bargino - San Casciano Val di Pesa Ph. +39 055 3995913 Viale Amm. Morin, 67 Ph. +39 055 23595 savinitartufi.it

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AREZZO HOTEL Réservation : +33 4 970820900 Il Falconiere hotelsbarriere.com Loc. San Martino a Bocena, 37 Cortona SANREMO Hôtel Martinez Ph. +39 0575 612679 Best Western Hotel 73, Boulevard de la Croisette ilfalconiere.it Nazionale Ph. +33 4 93901234 Le Chiavi d’Oro Corso Matteotti, 3 hyatt.com Piazza San Francesco, 7 Ph. +39 0184 577577 Intercontinental Carlton Ph. +39 0575 403313 hotelnazionalesanremo.com Cannes ristorantelechiavidoro.it Grand Hotel & Des Anglais 58 La Croisette LUCCA Corso Imperatrice, 184 Ph. +33 4 93064006 Da Caino Ph. +39 0184 667840 www.intercontinental.com Via della Chiesa, 4 hoteldesanglais.com ÈZE Montemerano Manciano Hotel De Paris Le Château Ph. +39 0564 602817 Corso Imperatrice, 66 de La Chèvre d’Or dacaino.com Ph. +39 0184 520725 Rue de la Pise, Eze Village Lorenzo hoteldeparissanremo.it Ph. +33 4 93411224 Via Giosuè Carducci, 61 Hotel Miramare chateaueza.com Forte dei Marmi Continental Palace GARLENDA Ph. +39 0584 874030 Corso Matuzia, 9 La Meridiana Relais ristorantelorenzo.com Ph. +39 0184 667601 & Chateaux 5* Ristorante L’Imbuto miramaresanremo.it Via ai Castelli 11, Via della Fratta, 36 Hotel Paradiso Regione San Rocco Ph. +39 340 5758092 Via Roccasterone, 12 Ph. +39 0182 580271 limbuto.it Ph. +39 0184 571211 lameridianaresort.com SIENA paradisohotel.it MONACO Borgo Santo Pietro Royal Hotel Sanremo Fairmont Monte Carlo Loc. Palazzetto Chiusdino Corso Imperatrice, 80 12, Avenue des Spélugues Ph. +39 0577 751222 Ph. +39 0184 5391 Ph. + 377 93 506500 borgosantopietro.com royalhotelsanremo.com fairmont.com Le Coccole dell’Amorosa ALASSIO Hôtel de Paris Monte Carlo Località l'Amorosa - Sinalunga Grand Hotel Alassio Place du Casino Ph. +39 0577 677211 Via Antonio Gramsci, 2 Ph. +377 98 068682 amorosa.it Ph. +39 0182 648778 montecarlosbm.com Osteria Le Logge grandhotelalassio.com Hôtel Hermitage Via del Porrione, 33 Villa della Pergola Monte Carlo Ph. +39 0577 48013 Via Privata Montagu, 9-1 Square Beaumarchais osterialelogge.it Ph. +39 0182 646130 Ph. +377 98 068683 Ristorante Arnolfo villadellapergola.com montecarlosbm.com Via XX Settembre, 50 CANNES Hôtel Métropole Monte Carlo Colle Val d'Elsa Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Avenue de la Madone, 4 Ph. +39 0577 920549 10, La Croisette, Cannes Ph. +377 93 151515 arnolfo.com Direct Hôtel : +33 4 92987700 metropole.com

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Monte Carlo Beach Ittiturismo M/B Patrizia Ph. +377 98 068864 Avenue. Princesse Grace Corso Trento Trieste, 21 ducasse-paris.com Roquebrune Cap-Martin Ph. +39 0184 1891905 Le Vistamar Ph. +377 98 068684 +39 349 8188317 Square Beaumarchais www.montecarlosbm.com ittiturismo.net Ph. +377 98 069898 NICE La Pignese montecarlosbm.com Hyatt Regency Nice Palais Piazza Sardi, 7-8 Restaurant Joël de la Méditerranée Ph. +39 0184 501929 Robuchon 13 Prom. des Anglais apignese.it Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, 4 Ph. +33 4 93271234 Paolo & Barbara Avenue de la Madone hyatt.com Via Roma, 47 Ph. +377 93 151515 Le Negresco Ph. +39 0184 531653 joel-robuchon.com 37, Promenade des Anglais, paolobarbara.it Yoshi Ph. +33 4 93166400 Victory Morgana Bay hotel-negresco-nice.com Corso Trento e Trieste, 16 Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, 4, SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT Ph. +39 0184 591620 Avenue de la Madone Grand Hôtel du Cap Ferrat victorymorganabay.it Ph. +377 93 151313 71 Boulevard du Général Ristorante Tortuga metropole.com de Gaulle, Via Nino Bixio, 93a MENTONE Ph. +33 4 93765050 Ph. +39 0184 840307 Mirazur fourseasons.com CANNES 30 Avenue Aristide Briand Le Cap Estel La Palme d’Or Ph. +33 4 92418686 Avenue Raymond Poincaré 73 Boulevard de la Croisette mirazur.fr Ph. +33 4 93762929 Ph. +33 4 9298741 MOUGINS capestel.com restaurant-la-palme-d-or- Le Candille cannes.com Hotel Le Mas Candille -Boulevard RESTAURANTS La Petite Maison de Nicole Clément Rebuffel 10 Boulevard de la Croisette Ph. +33 4 92284343 SANREMO Ph. +33 4 92987789 lemascandille.com Bbros&Co ÈZE Le Moulin de Mougins Via Volturno, 10 La Chèvre d’Or 1028 Avenue Notre Dame de Vie Ph. +39 0184 1890854 Rue de la Pise - Eze Village Ph. +33 4 22529393 Ph. +39 0184 1890854 Ph. +33 4 93411224 lemoulindemougins.com ristorantebbros.com chateaueza.com Buca Cena MONACO NICE Strada al Campo da Golf, 59 Blue Bay La Petite Maison Ph. +39 0184 557442 40 Avenue Princesse Grace 11 Rue Saint-François de Paule bucacena.it Ph. +377 98 060360 Ph. +33 4 93925959 Gilda montecarlosbm.com Le Chantecler Via Nino Bixio, 53, 18038 Le Louis XV-Alain Le Negresco - 37 Prom. des Anglais Ph. +39 0184 1991778 Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris Ph. +33 4 93166400 gildarestaurant.business.site Place du Casino hotel-negresco-nice.com

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