Oyé oyé and welcome for a new post about the fabulous Toscany! This time I want to share with you one of its jewel: San Gimignano; a small village but so charming. Located south of Firenze you have to take either the « Superstrada » from there or small roads to get there; one big hour should be sufficient.
As usual I did my homework before and checked what were the activities to do there and I quickly found that wine tasting was (almost) mandatory! So we booked a guided visit of vineyards followed by a Tuscan lunch combined with wine tasting. You may have noticed that I like to use the « wow » word and once more … it was the case. The explanations and the visit were rather short but as it was not the first time for us it was not that important and I had more time to take pictures of the beautiful location and landscape.
The lunch was simply amazing! It started with a local soup with beans and « old » bread. No it was not liquid at all but it tasted so good (and I don’t like beans!!!) As I had no idea what was next I didn’t finish my board because I wanted to try other things! Then we were served a mix of local products as you can see on one of the picture (it’s cropped so sorry you won’t see everything) and it’s then up to you to create your own tasting experience. Absolutely delicious! The cheese with honey was perfect and their Chianti … ha their Chianti …
After the lunch we asked the owners if it was possible to take a walk through the vineyards to go to San Gimignano and it was not a problem as there’s a dirt path available… so no need to take the car (you may know what kind of nightmare it can be when visiting a small old village to find a place for your car). Now I have to admit that that walk was not simple: more than 35 degrees, some glasses of wine and a great lunch is not the perfect preparation for this! Great that we always take water with us when we’re visiting 🙂 And I knew that San Gimignano has in its wall one of the most famous gelateria: Dondoli who was several times world champion …
It’s great to take a walk in San Gimignano itself: even if very touristic there’s no stress at all there as everyone is enjoying a great experience! It was fun to see how many people are buying ice cream to get sit on the stairs in front of the church; ok we did the same 😉
So I think you got it: this is absolutely something to do when you are in that region. Oh a last quick tip: honey is so great that we dove back the week after to buy more 🙂
Now time for my usual « recap gallery of high heels » … I hope you’ll like it 😉
Read you soon and have a wonderful day!
Beautiful photos from Tuscany! And great rccap of high heels!
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Thanks a lot Agne 😉 Have a great day xx
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Wow so amazing! Of course, wine tasting is a must! That’s a pretty vineyard!
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I can only say … oh yeah 😉 The name is Guardastelle … small one, only 40000 bottles a year but very good wines 😉 Have a great day Rach xx
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This is so dreamy! Thanks for sharing!
xx Leah / http://www.eatpraywearlove.com
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You’re more than welcome Leah and thank you 😉 Have a great day xx
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Tuscany looks so gorgeous!
-Ashley
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It is Ashley and I think I just saw the surface of it! Have a great day xx
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Beautiful photos! I also want to visit!
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I hope you’ll make it one day 😉 Have a lovely week-end xx
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Take me there right now. I love cute villages like this. I actually grew up in a village that I’m missing so much.
Have a great weekend!
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Hello Radi; I think I will open a travel agency with all comments I have received 😉 I also grew up in a village; I could even say in a wood and I’m so happy now to live outside town! Have a great day and read you soon xx
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Sometimes it’s just so hard to show that charm and atmosphere of the place through the pics! But you managed to do that!! so so beautiful!
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Thanks a lot for these sweet words Kira 😉 Have a great week-end xx
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Tuscany is just so beautiful. I belive you had a great time.
And the food looks so delicious too.
Have a fantastic weekend.
Love, Esther
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Thanks a lot Esther, I did and I can’t wait to visit again 😉 Enjoy a lovely week-end as well xx
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Looks absolutely gorgeous!
Shannon
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It is 😉 So charming place! Have a great week-end Shannon xx
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Nice visit ! 🙂
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Merci Constance 😉 Un très agréable week-end à toi xx
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Love the shoes with the statement heels! Amazing
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Thanks Michelle and have a great week-end xx
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Lovely photos from Tuscany! I really want to go to Italy someday. Thanks for being included int these amazing shoe pics. 🙂
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Thanks a lot twice Kathrine 😉 And have a lovely week xx
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Ideal! Taking notes!
Have a nice day,
Verónica
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Thanks Veronica and enjoy a great week xx
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Thanks a lot Veronica and have a great week-end xx
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Such villages are real treasures to explore, wonderful photos my dear 🙂
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Thanks a lot Alice 😉 Have a wonderful week-end xx
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Beautiful photos! I would love to go to Tuscany!
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thanks a lot Violette and I hope you’ll go there soon! Have a lovely week-end 🙂
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It looks beautiful there, and what a perfect place to enjoy some wine tasting!
Rachael
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It is Rachel 😉 Wine was as delicious as food … it’s a sin not to taste 😉 Have a great week-end xx
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Loving all the photos from your trip!
Amy Ann
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Thanks a lot Amy Ann … I’m about to post the second week very soon!
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I have already been there – wonderful place, thanks for sharing!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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You’re more than welcome Rena 😉 Have a great week xx
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I love this shoes are my inspiration.
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I’m happy you like my posts 😉 Have a great week-end Sandy xx
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Nice pics
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Thanks a lot, have a great week 😉 xx
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The place looks absolutely wonderful
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The shoe collection is amazing
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Thanks a lot Anna … twice 😉 Have a great week-end xx
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Such nice place Tuscany. I will go there this weekend. Thanks for sharing, dear. Awesome photos.
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I hope you had there a great time 😉
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Beautiul pics ! love the heels selection
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Thanks a lot …. et merci 😉 Belle semaine à toi xx
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So magical! Love all of the heels too!
Shauna
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Thanks a lot Shauna and enjoy a great week-end xx
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Tuscany is so beautiful! Love these pictures!
Happy Monday, babe!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Thanks a lot Vanessa 😉 Enjoy a great week-end xx
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What an absolutely beautiful place!
XoXo,
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It is absolutely lovely and beautiful indeed Tamara 😉 Have a great week-end xx
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Lovely post, these photos are very beautiful!
Alessia
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Thanks a lot Alessia 😉 Have a great week xx
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San Gimignano is a lovely place!!!
Oh my… the first pic… is that my lace boot?
Great selection as always!
Kisses, Paola.
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Hi Paola, sure it is 😉 Remember … you’re one of the top inspiration for my galeries 😉 Have a great week xx
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Amazing shoe collection! Love all your picks babe!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Have a wonderful week!
Much love, Len
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Thanks a lot Len 😉 Enjoy a great week-end as well xx
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La Toscana è sempre un’ottima scelta =)
Btw I found interesting this combo between landscape and shoes….nature & fashion…all in the italian style!!!Cool
Sophia
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Thank you Sophia 😉 I’m in love with Italian style and way of life hehe 😉 Have a great week-end xx
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I want to see Tuscany someday!
-Ashley
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I hope you’ll do it soon Ashley 😉 We, travelers, like to cross oceans 😉 Have a great week-end xx
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I’ve never heard of this city before but it looks so beautiful. Would love to go back to Tuscany one day and explore vineyards.
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Rina Samantha
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It’s one the many beautiful village in that region 😉 I did the same kind of experience more than 10 years ago in the South of France … many amazing but totally unknown village! Have a great week-end Rina xx
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I’m loving this gallery!
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I’m glad you like it Marissa 😉 Have a great week-end xx
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Beautiful photos! Love the roundup of heels as well!
Mary
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thanks a lot Mary 😉 Enjoy a great week-end xx
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Tuscany is one of my favorite places in the world! So dreamy, thanks for sharing!
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You’re more than welcome Auna 😉 Thanks for your feedback and have a great week-end xx
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Wine tasting is compulsory in Tuscany! This is the main reason I really want to go there, visit some vineyards and learn more about wine.
Great photos and the shoes…as always fabulous
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Thanks a lot 😉 Wines in Italy are fabulous … at least for me 😉 Have a great week-end and read you soon xx
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Thanks a lot my friend… I’m so glad!
Kisses, Paola.
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The countryside is so pretty!
-Ashley
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Gorgeous photos … Tuscany… AND the heels!!! ❤
xx Leah
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Thanks a lot Leah … twice 😉 Have a great week-end xx
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Amazing post
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Thanks a lot, enjoy a great week-end xx
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San Gimignano is a really amazing place.
Congratulations for you selection pics.
Don’t miss my last outfit, now on my blog! Kisses from Italy and thank you for your visit,
Eni
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Thanks a lot Eni 😉 Enjoy a great week-end xx
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Nice post
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Thanks a lot 😉 Have a great week-end!
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I have never done a wine tour but always wanted to. Sounds amazing!
Amy Ann
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It’s a very nice experience … I recommend it without a doubt 😉 Have a great Sunday Amy Ann
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Amazing look as always doll. Love your picks!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Much love, Len
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Thanks a lot Len, have a lovely Sunday xx
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nice!
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Thanks a lot 😉
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