Our villas in Carmignano

Set among the gentle hills of Montalbano, between Florence, Prato and Pistoia, Carmignano brings together some of the most authentic and captivating elements of the Tuscan countryside: vineyards, olive groves, woodlands, historic villas and small villages surrounded by a remarkably well-preserved landscape.

This is a land deeply connected to the history of the Medici family, who chose these hills for their residences and estates. Among the most important examples is Villa Medicea La Ferdinanda in Artimino, also known as the Villa of the Hundred Chimneys, designed by Bernardo Buontalenti at the end of the 16th century and today part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Medici Villas and Gardens.

The landscape is quintessentially Tuscan: winding roads through vineyards and olive groves, cypress trees, historic residences and rolling hills opening towards the plains of Florence, Prato and Pistoia. Life here still moves at a peaceful pace, while the main art cities and essential services remain within easy reach.

Carmignano also boasts one of Tuscany’s oldest wine traditions. As early as 1716, Grand Duke Cosimo III de’ Medici included the area among the wine-producing territories worthy of official protection, anticipating the modern concept of controlled designation of origin by centuries. Today, Carmignano DOCG remains one of the most distinctive wines of the area.

Historic wineries, agricultural estates and olive oil producers offer the opportunity to discover a more authentic side of Tuscany, shaped by local products, traditions and cuisine closely connected to the seasons and the land.

Carmignano is ideal for those seeking peace and privacy without feeling isolated: an elegant and secluded countryside setting, surrounded by nature yet strategically positioned for easy access to Florence, Prato and many of Tuscany’s most important destinations.

SURROUNDINGS

Just a few kilometres away lies Artimino, a small medieval village set on the hills of Montalbano. Its narrow streets, ancient gateway tower and views across the surrounding countryside preserve the charm of a traditional Tuscan hill town.

The area also preserves important traces of Etruscan civilisation, including the monumental tombs of Comeana, the Prato Rosello necropolis and the archaeological site of Pietramarina, all part of the Carmignano Archaeological Park.

Nearby Poggio a Caiano is home to its celebrated Medici Villa, while Prato, with its historic centre, museums and long textile tradition, can be reached in just a short drive.

Travelling through the hills of Montalbano, visitors can continue towards Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, while Florence is close enough for a day dedicated to art, shopping and gastronomy.

Pistoia and Lucca are also within easy reach, offering further opportunities to explore Tuscan art cities, historic towns and beautiful landscapes.

From wine tastings and walks through vineyards and olive groves to Medici villas, historic villages and art cities, Carmignano offers a more intimate side of Tuscany, where history, landscape and authenticity come together just a short distance from the region’s main cultural centres.