The Boccaccesca of Certaldo

The Boccaccesca, where if not in Certaldo? The birthplace of Giovanni Boccaccio…

If Boccaccio, with his Decameron, is famous throughout the world, the Boccaccesca is one of the preferred manifestations by gourmets in Italy.

Triumph of Tuscan flavors and culinary excellence, the Boccaccesca will take place, in its XII edition, in the first two weekends of October.

When stands of local products and Tuscan cooking classes, lessons by great chefs and tastings, will animate the streets, the courtyards and the gardens of the picturesque medieval village.

Along with a series of most spectacular ingredients, like music shows and performances of street artists, exhibitions and activities for children, challenges and deserved awards.

Thus, in the places where, in a novella of the Decameron, the cook Chicchibio sharpens his wits to give the nice Brunetta some food, you’re all invited on 2 and 3, on 9 and 10 October 2010 to sharpen your wits to fill your belly with the most delicious dishes of the Boccaccesca.

You will not find a crane legs maybe, but certainly a Chicchibio prize to the best students of hotel schools in Italy and then the delicious flavors of the Tuscan tradition.

Sharpen your wits for staying in Certaldo too: in panoramic position, in an old mill that grinds no more but houses in return an elegant B&B with swimming pool and big garden, Hotel Certaldo is waiting for you.

The ideal shelter for the Boccaccesca and for all your itineraries to discover Chiantishire and Tuscany.