Do you dream of a slower life, in contact with nature and the products grown on the territory? Let us guide you through the small Tuscan villages of dreams.
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6 small villages in Tuscany where to live
Tuscany, a land rich in history, art and culture in all its forms, is not only a popular destination for tourists from all over the world but also a region where one can consider moving permanently to change one's lifestyle.
The main attraction is that of the small villages in Tuscany, where living a life in closer contact with nature, which from a professional point of view can offer various career outlets, for example in tourism, agriculture and food and wine.
For those wondering where to live in Tuscany to change their lifestyle, here are five small villages in Tuscany where to live.
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Brento Sanico
Brento Sanico is a tiny Tuscan village located in the heart of the mountains of upper Mugello, in a basin half-hidden from view; it represents a unique opportunity to move to Tuscany, leaving behind the hectic city life to devote oneself to agriculture and animal husbandry.
This village, in fact, abandoned in the 1960s, is at the centre of a major redevelopment and repopulation project: the houses will be renovated using the beautiful local pietra serena stone and given on a free loan basis.
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Sovana
Sovana, a hamlet in the municipality of Sorano in the province of Grosseto, is one of the most enchanting small villages in Tuscany to live in if you love art and culture. The place was already inhabited in Etruscan times and soon became an important medieval village.
Testimonies of this ancient past are visible at every step inside the town, among the many religious and military buildings, such as the Aldobrandesca Fortress or in the nearby archaeological area. The village has a few hundred inhabitants and is well connected with the other centres of the Maremma.
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Bagno Vignoni
Bagno Vignoni also has very ancient origins: the Romans already preferred it, among all the centres of the Val d'Orcia, for the presence of thermal springs of volcanic origin, and even Lorenzo de' Medici was a guest.
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San Gimignano
Certainly larger and more famous than the previous is the village of San Gimignano, known as "the city of towers" and declared a UNESCO heritage.Moving to Tuscany and choosing to live in San Gimignano offers the possibility of enjoying all the advantages of a small village without renouncing services and infrastructures of different types. In addition, this Tuscan village offers some working opportunities in the tourism and wine production sector.
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Montepulciano
Equally famous for wine, but also for its thermal springs and its typically medieval appearance, is Montepulciano, one of the most enchanting places to live in Tuscany. The village, which has almost 15,000 inhabitants, is located on the border with Umbria and is rich in green areas, ideal for families who love trekking and hiking.
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Poggio alle Mura
Among the most characteristic medieval places in Tuscany we recommend you also the town of Poggio alle Mura, located in the municipality of Montalcino and not far from the border with the province of Grosseto.
Here you will find the Castello Banfi di Poggio alle Mura, one of the best wine resorts near Montalcino. Although it is not possible to live in Poggio alle Mura, settling near this locality, for example in Montalcino, offers the possibility of starting a life in contact with nature and where there are many possibilities to work in the wine sector.
Wine lovers will also have the opportunity to visit the’Enoteca Banfi, an enchanting Tuscan shop of old where you can buy the most famous Banfi labels and local products. In addition, inside the Castello Banfi is located the Restaurant La Sala dei Grappoli and the restaurant La Taverna, perfect places for those who love the taste of tradition.
