"The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star...."
Brillat Savarin

Unforgettable experiences of Food and Wine Tasting at Villa Franca.

You will be delighted by
"Il Magnifico" , very elegant luch or dinner with antique silvers and porcelains. Superb selection of Tuscan food and wines...music and atmosphere you'll never forget.

"Al Fresco", typical Tuscan meal under the "pergola", with season cuisine.

"La Scampagnata", typical Tuscan "merenda", you can have any time of the day, easy lunch with delicious flavours.

- Special events at Villa Franca ( for your celebrations, the Villa and the parco are perfect to suit your expectations, the staff will arrange everything for you)
- Meetings at Villa Franca ( for your business meetings, the quite atmosphere and the privacy of the place, with all the conforts and services)

Cooking courses at Villa Franca :

From a full day experience of the delicious Tuscan cuisine to a three or more days to taste and learn all the secrets of these unique flavours! You'll be followed by a very talented lady in the discovery of recipies you'll never forget.
You'll be given anything you need to attend the
courses...and more! It's a surprise!

Special event of the year...... All you have to know about Italian Aperitivo ! ( learning an Italian "must")

You can also have cooking lessons in the afternoon or in the morning only, so that you can discover the beauty of Lucca and Tuscany with the art guided tour planned.

- Tour of Art e Antiques ( discover the beauty of Tuscany and more with Franca.....)
- Tour of Antique Dealers ( the superb tradition of Italian works of art explained and enjoyed throughout the famous "botteghe antiquarie" )
-Antiques consulting ( a Sotheby's graduated will help you in finding and buying the "treasure" that shakes your heart
-Courses on Antiques ( you'll discover the secrets and the beauty of antique Italian furnitures and works of art, one or three days or more )
- Tour of Pietrasanta (called "the little Athens", this magnificent city, 30 km far from Lucca was the place where Michelangelo chose his shining marbles...and today history repeats itself!)
- The Gourmand Tour ( you'll discover the flavours of the real Tuscan cuisine and unforgettable wine tastings throughout the visit to the "Cantine Toscane")
- "Tribute to Giacomo Puccini" ( following the atmosphere of his native house and the villa in Torre del Lago where he composed his most remarkable operas)
- "Versilia day....and night! " ( unforgettable experience at Forte dei Marmi in Versilia, the most beautiful seaside resort in Italy, where the most impressive discos open their doors at the international jet set...be prepared!)

- Villa Franca can be rented ( three bedrooms, five-six persons (direct contact reservations, call Villa Franca or mobile)

_Italian classes with Annamaria at Villa Franca

For info and price list contact:
Villa Franca 0039/0583/94249
mobile 333/3901071