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Tuscany's medieval villages are like open air museums offering a glimpse of centuries past. Learn the stories of time, discover local traditions & experience Tuscan culture in a more charming, tranquil & ancient setting off the beaten path.
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Enchanting Medieval Villages of Tuscany
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Overlooking the valley at the top of the village
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About us
Imagine a place full of history with hundreds of stories still to be told - welcome to Tuscany Villages.com.
The ancient medieval villages of Tuscany are unique, special and enchanting, and we want to capture and share that magic by providing an online venue and community for property owners, holiday makers and local business to find information, listings, services… and some great pictures.
Tuscan Villages nestle in one of the most extraordinarily rich and varied landscapes in Europe. There are olive groves, cypresses, fruit trees, vineyards and miles and miles of wild mountain scenery.
Some of Italy’s most famous sons hail from here, Leonardo da Vinci, Giacomo Puccini and Carlo Collodi (famous for the Pinocchio stories) are just a few examples of the creative and artistic blood that runs through this beautiful landscape.
Italians are known for their spirit and extraordinary quality of life and there is no better way to experience 'La Dolce Vita' than in smaller villages and towns of Tuscany, where warmth and hospitality are a given - as is exceptional cuisine.
The fact that they are off the beaten path makes these villages rare gems that few foreigners ever get to see - perfect for those who can't resist succumbing to their charms again and again. And again.
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Membership of TuscanyVillages is more than just a property listings service- although visitors can, of course, browse through any number of gorgeous properties to rent or own, there is so much more to the site. Membership entitles you to become part of our community of people who live, love and work in the Tuscany Villages area. You can share stories of your Tuscan adventure with the world, helping bring your own experience and delight to the uninitiated, while subtly promoting your property or business. For more information on membership packages, please click here.
VISITORS
Whether you are yet to discover the delights of the region, or are a seasoned Tuscanyphile, you are welcome to browse our listings and read our informative articles. You can also visit our blog at www.tuscanyvillages.tv, a beautiful video blog capturing Tuscan village life, spectacular backdrops, and a mere essence of the art, history and endless beauty of the region.
We love this unspoilt area and our blogging helps enhance the visibility of villages, properties & businesses. We love it when people share their stories, about a restoration project, a new way life, their reasons for choosing Tuscany, or tales of wine, pesto and late summers evenings.Contact Information
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- Susan Heslington
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- http://www.TuscanyVillages.com
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- susan@TuscanyVillages.com
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About the Founder & Owner - Susan Heslington
My journey to Tuscany began during another adventure in Saudi Arabia, where I worked for nine years. As I am a woman from the green north of England, those drab, desert colours, not to mention the highly artificial life of a foreign compound, left me aching for an oasis of verdure and something of the ‘dolce vita' for which Italians are famous. I therefore began to scan websites of Tuscany, solely to drink in its beauty, and sustain the dream of buying a property there, and one day transferring myself and the four-poster bed in which I slept, (plus hundreds of useless high heels in which to break my neck on the steep cobbles) from the middle east to that more genteel terrain of old Etrusca. Of course, there were a few hitches along the way. As a Sagittarian, I am a great one for ideas, creativity and faith in the eventual unfolding of all things pleasurable to me, but time and patience are required for any undertaking in Italy, where one must learn to pace one's quick brain with the piano-piano (slowly slowly) approach of the Italians. Not always easy! And so I bought a shell of a house, perched atop a medieval village in the Valdievole, overlooking the magnificent valley and beyond. It was love. But, as with any overseas project, especially when one does not yet speak a word of the language, nor understand the manner in which Italians operate, the journey from shell to shelter was met with considerable effort. Indeed, obtaining my residency and receiving my shipment was stress enough to inspire drinking dry a Tuscan vineyard. After all of this, however, I was very happy to find myself with a finished home, and the prospect of a new livelihood by which to look after the young life which was now growing inside of me! And to this end, in part while pouring over the internet in Arabia, or taking many photos and videos whilst on holiday in Italy, I became impassioned by social & multimedia and its endless possibilities for being creative, promoting Tuscany, being my own boss, and sharing in the Tuscan adventure with my beautiful daughter, Lily. I'm sure fellow property owners like myself can relate when I say that I'm still overwhelmed by the beautiful spirits, camaraderie and warmth of my neighbours, and feel truly blessed by my surroundings.
