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Residence Casale Cortona, reclaimed from a 16th century structure, looks out upon the towers, the domes, the vegetation, and the sky of Cortona, a city of ancient and mysterious origins, lying roughly 3 kilometres from the property. Frequented by Mitterand, seat of a University of Georgia Art program, and host to the prestigious Annual Exhibition of Antique Furniture as well as a monthly exhibition of antiques (on the third Sunday of each month), Cortona is a city 'closer to heaven than to the train station'.

The rural complex is situated near the center of San Pietro a Cegliolo, a hamlet of the Comune di Cortona. Today it is a welcoming and comfortable Residence, nestled in the silence of a particularly charming and naturally scenic setting. The buildings are organized around what was once a large farmyard, and the house, with its tower rising high above the other structures, is by far the oldest building. The nine apartments ( offering accomodation for 2 to five people) offer simple yet elegant amenities - from furnishings to services - all with an eye to facillitating modern day living.

The swimming pool (16 by 18 metres) has a delightful setting and open country views, and the pleasures of good service will mensure that you feel right at home during your stay here.

Apartment 1 MIMOSA

Three roomed apartment 90 m²., sleeps 5. First floor. One bedroom with double bed, one bedroom with 3 single beds, one bathroom with shower, livingroom kitchen.

Apartment 2 TULIPANO

Three roomed apartment 67m²., sleeps 4. Ground floor. One bedroom with double bed, one bedroom with 2 single beds, one bathroom with shower, livingroom kitchen.

Apartments 3 and 4, PRIMULA and CICLAMINO

Three roomed apartments, both 76m²., sleep 4. Ground floor. One bedroom with double bed, one bedroom with 2 single beds, one bathroom with shower, livingroom kitchen.

Apartment 5 MUGHETTO

Three roomed apartment 62m²., sleeps 4. Ground floor: livingroom kitchen. First floor: one bedroom with double bed, one bedroom with 2 single beds, one bathroom with shower.

Apartment 6 GERANIO

Three roomed apartment 68m²., sleeps 4. Ground floor: living room kitchen. First floor: two bedrooms with double bed, one bathroom with shower.

Apartment 7 GIRASOLE

Three roomed apartment 68m²., sleeps 4. Ground floor: living room kitchen. First floor: one bedroom with double bed,one bedroom with 2 single beds, one bathroom with shower.

Apartment 8 GARDENIA

Three roomed apartment 68m²., sleeps 4. Ground floor: living room kitchen, two bedrooms with double beds, one bathroom with shower.

Apartment 9 ORTENSIA

Three roomed apartment 64m²., sleeps 3.. Ground floor: living room kitchen, one bedroom with doubl ebed, one bedroom with one single bed, two bathrooms with shower.

Apartment 10 GLICINE

Three roomed apartment 40m²., sleeps 2. Ground floor: living room kitchen, one bedroom with double bed, one bathroom with shower.


Cortona: "From a high Tuscan hill, fifty miles from Florence, between Arezzo and Perugia, rises the equally ancient and noble city of Cortona. Before the city lies a vast and beautiful plain, it is flanked on either side by distant hills and valleys while behind it are towering yet fruitful mountains. Cortona has a picturesque aspect, quite a bit longer than wide, turned toward the midday sun. Her district is fertile and is abundant with all that is necessary to human life." This is the description of Cortona in one of the first known guidebooks, compiled by Giacomo Lauro and printed in Rome in 1639. In order to assist tourists of the times, the guidebook was illustrated with a map of the city, an aerial plan line drawing by Pietro Berrettini. Berretini was a Cortonese artist best known as Pietro da Cortona and his drawing lends prestige to this guidebook. After nearly four hundred years that description is still valid. Cortona has changed very little in its urban make up, it remains there - framed in the center of a triangle which has for its corners three of the cities of Central Italy which are most rich in history and art works, Arezzo, Siena and Perugia.

Via Curtatone e Montanara 14, 50053 Empoli, Florence, Italy