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Stayed in a tiny medieval village in Tuscany

Stayed in a small village in Val d'Orcia, population was less than 300 people in 2011. I can't recommend it enough, especially compared to touristy and busy towns like Siena. [enter link description here][1]

The town is called Castelmuzio, it's a 10-15 minute drive to Pienza. Very quiet and relaxing medieval walled village in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia region. Not a lot to do in the evenings, only one restaurant in Castelmuzio and one right outside of town in a hotel. So maybe not for everyone if you prefer having lots of restaurant options and more people nearby, but perfect if you're looking for somewhere peaceful.

Explored nearby Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino and checked out some of the local wineries. Excellent wines in this region, Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Still have more I'd like to do in Val d'Orcia if I'm able to return someday. Would absolutely stay in Castelmuzio again.

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Putting it on my list. Traveling to Tuscany this Fall. Thank you

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Thanks for the tip. Sounds like a perfect "vacation from your vacation" kind of place. Glad you enjoyed your trip!

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Hi! Thanks for your trip report, ToRomeWithLove. We're staying at La Moscadella (with Isabella Experience) very close to Castelmuzio in mid-June. We leave in just a couple weeks.

Which of the Castelmuzio restaurants do you recommend -- is Laconda the one with the hotel? We're an extended family -- my 12 year old twins, husband and my parents. We are looking for lunch places.

Grazie!

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Sounds amazing. Thanks for posting. Now, everyone, shhhhhhhh! ;)