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One of the most joyful parts of owning Il Ritiro, our holiday villa in Vignale Monferrato northern Italy, is hunting for the perfect pieces to make it truly special for us and our guests. Every Sunday, armed with curiosity, a keen eye, and a wad of euro, we set off to explore the antique markets of Casale, Alessandria, Asti, and Nizza Monferrato...
As the proud hosts of Il Ritiro here in Vignale Monferrato, we love sharing the incredible events that make our village so special—and this summer, dance took centre stage! The internationally acclaimed Vignale in Danza 2025 festival was back, bringing young, talented dancers from across Europe to our charming hilltop town - book now for the 2026...
Ciao from Vignale Monferrato!
We've finally landed, the keys are in hand, and the adventure has officially begun. Welcome to the first chapter of our "what on earth have we done?" story — or, as we prefer to call it:
An Italian Adventure and Blog of Discovery 🍷🌻
