As a location the Villa San Michele is unique, a stones throw from Florence yet tranquil and elegant, described by many visitors as “the most beautiful hotel in the world,”

 

 

 

 

Master/chefs Cesare, Attillio & Luca

 

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it is the embodiment of Italian style, cloistered walks, terraced gardens and the strikingly beautiful 16th century facade designed by Michelangelo.

Its position on the hill of Fiesole, overlooking Florence has attracted artists, writers and travellers over many centuries

in addition to our cookery classes Taste-Italia offer Art and language courses .

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We are doubly fortunate to have The British Institute as Taste-Italia’s partner in Firenze. They have a long tradition of teaching art and language in their beautiful palazzo on the Arno. Prince Charles is a patron and a frequent visitor.

“ total perfection, the ultimate in luxury’’

The rooms are elegant, sumptuous and spacious, beautifully decorated, many with outside terrazzo’s and private gardens. One of our clients described it as “having your own house in a garden paradise”.

If you need to communicate with your office/ home during your trip you can, as all rooms come equipped with email and the “we have thought of everything “ facilities you would expect from this flagship world class hotel.

The Cookery Classes.

Our chef/instructors provide one-to-one tuition. the class are small and friendly, never more than ten people, recipe’s change with the season.

Each morning the dishes to be prepared are divided amongst the participants As on all Taste-Italia course’s, you share in the evening, or for lunch, what you have prepared during the day, the fruits of your work combining to a beautiful and balanced gourmet Tuscan meal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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