PROGRAM
Friday July 10th, 20h00
Night aperitivo in a panoramic roof terrace in down town Florence
Young only, cocktail casual
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni n° 1, Florence
Saturday July 11th, 19h00
Wedding at Sant Allessandro di Giogoli (12 Km from Florence
Followed by cocktail and dinner party at villa Le Corti, San Casciano di Val de Pesa (6 km from the church, 18km from Florence, going South)
Sunday July 12th, 13h00
Brunch swimming party in a villa in the close outskirts of Florence.
Villa di Tizzano, Via Castel Ruggero, 77
Bagno a Ripoli (Fi)
MAPS BELOW
DETAILED AGENDA
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THURSDAY , 9 JULY - WALKING TOUR FLORENCE
Thursday, 9 July
WALKING TOUR OF FLORENCE
led by Professor Elaine Ruffolo.
10:00am - 12:30 pm -
Meet at the column in Piazza Della Repubblica.
Everyone who has shown interest is included.
For those of you with a car, it is easiest to park at the Stazione Garage (SMN train station).
From there it is a 10-15 minute walk to Piazza della Repubblica.Elaine Ruffolo: cell: 339-2159851
FRIDAY, 10 JULY - COCKTAIL
Friday, 10 July
COCKTAILS, COCKTAILS, COCKTAILS
20:00 - midnight - at Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni, n°1
Via dei Tornabuoni, 1
For the youth! Please notice the time, as we posted the wrong time on the blog! Also, bring a light wrap as it could get a little crisp. Mosquito spray might also come in handy.
Parking: For those of you coming from the countryside and coming from the Superstrada or the via Volterrana, near the Certosa, follow the signs to Porta Romana. The closest parking lot is in Piazza di Cestello. From Porta Romana, go straight along the outside of the old city wall on Viale Petrarca. Continue past Piazza Tasso on Viale Ariosto, turn right on Borgo San Frediano at the old gate to the city. Make a quick left on Via S. Onofrio, then a quick right to Piazza di Tiratoio, another quick left and then quick right and you will end up in Piazza di Cestello. This seems a little confusing, so just look at your map! Antica Torre is on the other side of the river and it is about a 10 minute walk.
Another parking lot is on Via Borgo Ognissanti, 96.
Garage Europa -tel: 055-292 222- We have reserved 30 spaces until 20:30.
You can say you are going to the Antica Torre.
Follow the above directions, but after you turn right on Borgo San Frediano and make the quick left, continue straight and cross the river. Go 2 blocks and turn left on Via Borgo Ognissanti. The garage will be on you right up the street a little.
You will have a 10 minute walk to the cocktail party.
Bus:
The bus from Villa di Tizzano will leave at 19:00 and leave to bring you back "home" again at midnight.
COCKTAILS, COCKTAILS, COCKTAILS
20:00 - midnight - at Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni, n°1
Via dei Tornabuoni, 1
For the youth! Please notice the time, as we posted the wrong time on the blog! Also, bring a light wrap as it could get a little crisp. Mosquito spray might also come in handy.
Parking: For those of you coming from the countryside and coming from the Superstrada or the via Volterrana, near the Certosa, follow the signs to Porta Romana. The closest parking lot is in Piazza di Cestello. From Porta Romana, go straight along the outside of the old city wall on Viale Petrarca. Continue past Piazza Tasso on Viale Ariosto, turn right on Borgo San Frediano at the old gate to the city. Make a quick left on Via S. Onofrio, then a quick right to Piazza di Tiratoio, another quick left and then quick right and you will end up in Piazza di Cestello. This seems a little confusing, so just look at your map! Antica Torre is on the other side of the river and it is about a 10 minute walk.
Another parking lot is on Via Borgo Ognissanti, 96.
Garage Europa -tel: 055-292 222- We have reserved 30 spaces until 20:30.
You can say you are going to the Antica Torre.
Follow the above directions, but after you turn right on Borgo San Frediano and make the quick left, continue straight and cross the river. Go 2 blocks and turn left on Via Borgo Ognissanti. The garage will be on you right up the street a little.
You will have a 10 minute walk to the cocktail party.
Bus:
The bus from Villa di Tizzano will leave at 19:00 and leave to bring you back "home" again at midnight.
SATURDAY, 11 JULY - WEDDING CEREMONY AND RECEPTION
Saturday, 11 July
WEDDING CEREMONY
19:00 at La Pieve di Sant'Alessandro a Giogoli.
Please don't be late. Don Giorgio likes to start on time!
Directions:
See the map on the invitation.
From Florence, follow the signs to Galluzzo. After Galluzzo, continue straight to Via Volterrana.
The church will be on your right. From San Casciano, from the last roundabout, take Via Scopeti, to Via Faltignano, to Via Volterrana. The church will be on your left.
Transportation:
For those with cars, the parking is either along the Via Volterrana or in the olive fields next to the driveway up to the church. Be sure and lock your cars and keep everything out of sight. There have been problems in the past! Don't forget a wrap and the mosquito spray.
Bus:
Our friend, Terry Portwood, will be at the bus and accompany you to the church and the reception and home again. Her cell is: 340-4803505.The bus for the people in Florence will leave from Piazza Ferrucci at 17:30. The bus from Villa di Tizzano will also leave at 17:30. There will be a walk of 100 meters to the church.
Reception following at Villa Le Corti, San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Directions:
See the map on the invitation.To arrive at Villa Le Corti, turn right on Via Volteranna as you leave the church, take a soft left on Via Faltignano, to Via Scopeti to the roundabout in San Casciano. Follow the signs (at the roundabout) to Mercatale. Turn left and continue straight until you reach the sign "Fattoria Le Corti".
Parking:
There is a large marked parking area at the Villa.
Bus: The bus will leave Villa Le Corti to return to Piazza Ferrucci and Villa di Tizzano at about 1:00am and at 3:00am.
Terry Portwood will coordinate that.
WEDDING CEREMONY
19:00 at La Pieve di Sant'Alessandro a Giogoli.
Please don't be late. Don Giorgio likes to start on time!
Directions:
See the map on the invitation.
From Florence, follow the signs to Galluzzo. After Galluzzo, continue straight to Via Volterrana.
The church will be on your right. From San Casciano, from the last roundabout, take Via Scopeti, to Via Faltignano, to Via Volterrana. The church will be on your left.
Transportation:
For those with cars, the parking is either along the Via Volterrana or in the olive fields next to the driveway up to the church. Be sure and lock your cars and keep everything out of sight. There have been problems in the past! Don't forget a wrap and the mosquito spray.
Bus:
Our friend, Terry Portwood, will be at the bus and accompany you to the church and the reception and home again. Her cell is: 340-4803505.The bus for the people in Florence will leave from Piazza Ferrucci at 17:30. The bus from Villa di Tizzano will also leave at 17:30. There will be a walk of 100 meters to the church.
Reception following at Villa Le Corti, San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Directions:
See the map on the invitation.To arrive at Villa Le Corti, turn right on Via Volteranna as you leave the church, take a soft left on Via Faltignano, to Via Scopeti to the roundabout in San Casciano. Follow the signs (at the roundabout) to Mercatale. Turn left and continue straight until you reach the sign "Fattoria Le Corti".
Parking:
There is a large marked parking area at the Villa.
Bus: The bus will leave Villa Le Corti to return to Piazza Ferrucci and Villa di Tizzano at about 1:00am and at 3:00am.
Terry Portwood will coordinate that.
SUNDAY, 12 JULY . BRUNCH - POOL PARTY
Sunday, 12 July
BUFFET LUNCH AND POOL PARTY
From 13:00 - 18:00 at Villa di Tizzano, Via Castel Ruggero, 71 - Bagno a Ripoli
Don't forget your suit and towel. There will be a lifeguard.
Directions:
See the map on the invitation.
Coming from Florence, through Grassina, the tricky part is to turn left, crossing a little bridge, right after the town, following the signs to San Polo in Chianti. The driveway to Villa Tizzano is at the top of the hill and there is a sign that says you are leaving Bagno a Ripoli. This is about 12-15 minutes from the town of Grassina. Turn right here to go up the cypress - lined road to the villa. Villa Tizzano is the first home on the right and there is a large green gate. Coming from the direction of San Polo in Chianti, you will turn left at the top of the hill to go up the road to the villa. Villa Tizzano is only a few minutes from San Polo in Chianti.
Parking:
Please carpool as parking is extremely limited.
Bus:
The bus will leave Piazza Ferrucci at 12:00 and bring you back around 18:00.
Terry will be there to accompany you.
If you have any questions or problems please call our family friend, Anne Rinaldi.
She loves to help! She even studied French at university.
Cell: 347-6668876 - Email: best2belikewater@hotmail.com
BUFFET LUNCH AND POOL PARTY
From 13:00 - 18:00 at Villa di Tizzano, Via Castel Ruggero, 71 - Bagno a Ripoli
Don't forget your suit and towel. There will be a lifeguard.
Directions:
See the map on the invitation.
Coming from Florence, through Grassina, the tricky part is to turn left, crossing a little bridge, right after the town, following the signs to San Polo in Chianti. The driveway to Villa Tizzano is at the top of the hill and there is a sign that says you are leaving Bagno a Ripoli. This is about 12-15 minutes from the town of Grassina. Turn right here to go up the cypress - lined road to the villa. Villa Tizzano is the first home on the right and there is a large green gate. Coming from the direction of San Polo in Chianti, you will turn left at the top of the hill to go up the road to the villa. Villa Tizzano is only a few minutes from San Polo in Chianti.
Parking:
Please carpool as parking is extremely limited.
Bus:
The bus will leave Piazza Ferrucci at 12:00 and bring you back around 18:00.
Terry will be there to accompany you.
If you have any questions or problems please call our family friend, Anne Rinaldi.
She loves to help! She even studied French at university.
Cell: 347-6668876 - Email: best2belikewater@hotmail.com
TOURIST INFORMATION
WEATHER & DRESS CODE
It will be hot and possibly humid in July. It is best to bring cotton and linen clothes and sandals (or comfy shoes). Shorts are not worn in Florence, but they are fine around a pool or for sports
CASH & TIPPING
It is best to have an ATM card and to pull money out of the many cash machines that are around. Credit cards are accepted in some places, but everyone likes and uses cash. For those of you coming from abroad, it is a good idea to already arrive with about E200.00. (Sometimes the machines don't work)!
Tipping is not much expected in Italy. You can round up a restaurant bill, perhaps to 5%.
TOBACCO SHOPS
These shops are everywhere and they have a big "T". They sell phone cards, bus tickets, stamps, cell phone credit, etc.
SHOPS
Most shops, except for those in the tourist center of Florence, are open from 9:00 - 1:00 and from 4:00 - 8:00pm. The shops in the historic center are open over lunch too.
BARGAINNING
Sometimes if you pay in cash you will get the price reduced a bit (5-10%). You can politely ask if there is a better price.
TELEPHONE & EMAIL
Telephone: A european cell phone is the best way to go. If you are coming from the US, read the cell phone agreement well as often the companies say that the phone can be used all over europe and the number is a UK number and very very expensive. I suggest buying a cheap (E60,00) cell phone here and then put money in it.
Long distance calls: You can buy a phone card at a tobacco shop for E5.00 and talk for 400 minutes.
Internet: Some places have wireless and other places not. There are plenty of internet cafes to check email, etc.
MISCELLEANOUS AND TOURIST INFORMATION
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TOURIST OFFICE
MUSEUMS
We strongly suggest making reservations for the museums before you arrive to avoid the long lines.
Here is the site: www.firenzemusei.it
Tel: 0039-055-294883
The site also has all the opening times and costs.
Florence tourist info: www.firenzeturismo.it
SAN CASCIANO TOURIST INFO
Ufficio Informazioni Turistiche
Piazza della Repubblica
Tel: 055-8229558
www.comune.san-casciano-val-di-pesa.fi.it
We strongly suggest making reservations for the museums before you arrive to avoid the long lines.
Here is the site: www.firenzemusei.it
Tel: 0039-055-294883
The site also has all the opening times and costs.
Florence tourist info: www.firenzeturismo.it
SAN CASCIANO TOURIST INFO
Ufficio Informazioni Turistiche
Piazza della Repubblica
Tel: 055-8229558
www.comune.san-casciano-val-di-pesa.fi.it
FLORENCE RESTAURANT LIST
FLORENCE
PAOLI
Via dei Tavolini, 12 , tel : 055/216215
Closed Tuesday
Warm , festive decor. Fanstastic fresh salads and baked
QUATTRO LEONI
Via dei Vellutini 1/R (Piazza Passarella) 055/218562
Closed Wednesday at lunch
Quaint with an inventive menu. This is where chic Florentines dine. Dinner reservations suggested.
I LATINI CAFE
Via del Palchetti, 6
055/210916 Closed Monday
This is the place to eat “bistecca alla Fiorentina”.Rustic interior crowded with tourists and Florentines
BALDOVINO
Via San Giuseppe del Erta Canina, 22/R
055/241 773
Inventive pizzas. The rest of the food menu is creatively Italian. Fantastic desserts.
CANTINETTA DEI VERRAZZANO
Via dei Tavolini, 18
Closed Sunday Fast and great food.
CAFE COQUINARIUS
Via della Oche, 15/R
Closed Sunday
Near the Duomo. Good place for a quick bite
TRATTORIA BORGO ANTICO
Piazza Santo Spirito, 6/R
Good food with large servings. Reservationssuggested
TRATTORIA IL GIOVA
Borgo La Croce, 73/R (near S. Ambrozio market)
Closed Sunday
Home cooked Italian specialties in romantic, but small setting.
DA SERGIO
San Lorenzo Market
Closed Sunday. Lively, friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Ideal place to take a breakafter visiting San Lorenzo Market
TRATTORIA CASALINGA
Via dei Michelozzi, 9/R (near Santo Spirito)
055/218624 . Closed SundayInexpensive food, lively, local clientele
SAN NICCOLO
ANTICA MESCITA SAN NICCOLO
Via San Niccolo 60/R TEL : 055/234 2836
closed Sunday,
Family style , traditionnal Tuscan cooking.
OSTERIA DEL BRICCO
Via San Niccolo, 8/R
055 234 5037
Closed Monday.
Delicious Tuscan food. Reservations suggested.
CAFFE RISTORANTE RIFRULLO
Via San Niccolo 55/R
055 234 2621
Light lunch, great capuccino, outdoor evening bar.
LA BEPPA
Via del Erta canina, 6/R
055 234 7681
Pizzas, great hors d’oeuvres trays, lively restaurant, with great atmosphere.
FRORI PORTA
Via Monte alle Croci 10/R
055 234 2483
Open every day, excellent wine bar, light lunch with outside sitting.
RESTAURANTS IN THE TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE
A CASA MIA
Montefiridolfi
055/8244392
Closed Monday
Open for dinner and Sundays for lunch
Seats 20 persons max.
Price E25-30
No Credit Cards accepted
The opening hours are limited, but relax, as the host/chef has his own speed. The house wine is produced by Fattoria Castelvecchio, which is served on tap and included in the cost of the meal.
MAMMAROSA
Via Cassia per Siena, 32
055/8249454
Closed Monday
Seats 50-60 persons
Price range E28-32
Credit cards accepted
Ambiance is rustic and simple. In the summer it's pleasant to eat alfresco in the large, shady garden.
The menu is classic, Tuscan fare
MATTEUZZI
Ponterotto – Via Certaldese, 8
055/828090
Closed Tuesday
Seats 35 + 20 outdoors
Price E22 – wine excluded
Credit cards accepted
Typical trattoria that only the locals know about. Now a popular eating place for passing truck drivers.
OSTERIA IL CILIEGIOLO
Via Chiantigiana per il Ferrone, 22
Impruneta
055/ 2326327
Closed Monday
Local, excellent food. Can also eat outside
LOCANDA BARBAROSSA
Via Sorripa, 2
San Casciano
055/8290109
Seats 50
Closed Tuesday, open only for dinner
Price E30-37
Alfresco restaurant with small winery attached
ANTICO RISTORANTE ALBERGACCIO DEL MACCHIAVELLI
Via degli Scopeti, 64
Localita' San Andrea in Percussina
San Casciano
055/828471
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Saturday, lunch on Sunday
Price E20-40
VISA and Mastercard accepted
CIAO BELLA
Via Volterrana
Giogoli, Scandicci
055/741502
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Traditional Tuscan specialties with great pizza. Enjoy eating alfresco on their large terrace.
RISTORANTE IL FEDINO
Via Borromeo, 9
San Casciano
055/828612
Beautiful setting in the Chianti countryside. Excellent food and service
MASSANERA
Via Faltignano, 76
Chiesanuova
055/8242222
Home grown products prepared by the owners of the working farm. Very reasonably priced. Their wines are fantastic. Call one or two days ahead to reserve.
TRATTORIA LA BARACCHINA
Via degli Scopeti, 199
Localita' Sant'Andrea in Percussina
San Casciano
055/8229600
Closed Monday
Seats 40 inside + 40 outside
LA FATTORIA
Via dei Cerro, 11
La Romita, Tavernelle
055/8070000 or 055/8070158
Closed Tuesday
A bit out of the way, but worth it. Excellent food, beautiful vineyards surrounding.
NEAR VILLA TIZZANO
LA PAGLIETTA
San Polo in Chianti
055/855443
Informal, excellent dining and pizzas. Terrace.
DA PADELLINA
Corso del Popolo, 54
Strada in Chianti
055858388
Closed Thursday
Excellent food. Outdoor terrace.
TAVERNA DEL GUERRINO
Monefioralle, Greve in Chianti
055/853106
Closed Monday
In small village. Superb food
PAOLI
Via dei Tavolini, 12 , tel : 055/216215
Closed Tuesday
Warm , festive decor. Fanstastic fresh salads and baked
QUATTRO LEONI
Via dei Vellutini 1/R (Piazza Passarella) 055/218562
Closed Wednesday at lunch
Quaint with an inventive menu. This is where chic Florentines dine. Dinner reservations suggested.
I LATINI CAFE
Via del Palchetti, 6
055/210916 Closed Monday
This is the place to eat “bistecca alla Fiorentina”.Rustic interior crowded with tourists and Florentines
BALDOVINO
Via San Giuseppe del Erta Canina, 22/R
055/241 773
Inventive pizzas. The rest of the food menu is creatively Italian. Fantastic desserts.
CANTINETTA DEI VERRAZZANO
Via dei Tavolini, 18
Closed Sunday Fast and great food.
CAFE COQUINARIUS
Via della Oche, 15/R
Closed Sunday
Near the Duomo. Good place for a quick bite
TRATTORIA BORGO ANTICO
Piazza Santo Spirito, 6/R
Good food with large servings. Reservationssuggested
TRATTORIA IL GIOVA
Borgo La Croce, 73/R (near S. Ambrozio market)
Closed Sunday
Home cooked Italian specialties in romantic, but small setting.
DA SERGIO
San Lorenzo Market
Closed Sunday. Lively, friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Ideal place to take a breakafter visiting San Lorenzo Market
TRATTORIA CASALINGA
Via dei Michelozzi, 9/R (near Santo Spirito)
055/218624 . Closed SundayInexpensive food, lively, local clientele
SAN NICCOLO
ANTICA MESCITA SAN NICCOLO
Via San Niccolo 60/R TEL : 055/234 2836
closed Sunday,
Family style , traditionnal Tuscan cooking.
OSTERIA DEL BRICCO
Via San Niccolo, 8/R
055 234 5037
Closed Monday.
Delicious Tuscan food. Reservations suggested.
CAFFE RISTORANTE RIFRULLO
Via San Niccolo 55/R
055 234 2621
Light lunch, great capuccino, outdoor evening bar.
LA BEPPA
Via del Erta canina, 6/R
055 234 7681
Pizzas, great hors d’oeuvres trays, lively restaurant, with great atmosphere.
FRORI PORTA
Via Monte alle Croci 10/R
055 234 2483
Open every day, excellent wine bar, light lunch with outside sitting.
RESTAURANTS IN THE TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE
A CASA MIA
Montefiridolfi
055/8244392
Closed Monday
Open for dinner and Sundays for lunch
Seats 20 persons max.
Price E25-30
No Credit Cards accepted
The opening hours are limited, but relax, as the host/chef has his own speed. The house wine is produced by Fattoria Castelvecchio, which is served on tap and included in the cost of the meal.
MAMMAROSA
Via Cassia per Siena, 32
055/8249454
Closed Monday
Seats 50-60 persons
Price range E28-32
Credit cards accepted
Ambiance is rustic and simple. In the summer it's pleasant to eat alfresco in the large, shady garden.
The menu is classic, Tuscan fare
MATTEUZZI
Ponterotto – Via Certaldese, 8
055/828090
Closed Tuesday
Seats 35 + 20 outdoors
Price E22 – wine excluded
Credit cards accepted
Typical trattoria that only the locals know about. Now a popular eating place for passing truck drivers.
OSTERIA IL CILIEGIOLO
Via Chiantigiana per il Ferrone, 22
Impruneta
055/ 2326327
Closed Monday
Local, excellent food. Can also eat outside
LOCANDA BARBAROSSA
Via Sorripa, 2
San Casciano
055/8290109
Seats 50
Closed Tuesday, open only for dinner
Price E30-37
Alfresco restaurant with small winery attached
ANTICO RISTORANTE ALBERGACCIO DEL MACCHIAVELLI
Via degli Scopeti, 64
Localita' San Andrea in Percussina
San Casciano
055/828471
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Saturday, lunch on Sunday
Price E20-40
VISA and Mastercard accepted
CIAO BELLA
Via Volterrana
Giogoli, Scandicci
055/741502
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Traditional Tuscan specialties with great pizza. Enjoy eating alfresco on their large terrace.
RISTORANTE IL FEDINO
Via Borromeo, 9
San Casciano
055/828612
Beautiful setting in the Chianti countryside. Excellent food and service
MASSANERA
Via Faltignano, 76
Chiesanuova
055/8242222
Home grown products prepared by the owners of the working farm. Very reasonably priced. Their wines are fantastic. Call one or two days ahead to reserve.
TRATTORIA LA BARACCHINA
Via degli Scopeti, 199
Localita' Sant'Andrea in Percussina
San Casciano
055/8229600
Closed Monday
Seats 40 inside + 40 outside
LA FATTORIA
Via dei Cerro, 11
La Romita, Tavernelle
055/8070000 or 055/8070158
Closed Tuesday
A bit out of the way, but worth it. Excellent food, beautiful vineyards surrounding.
NEAR VILLA TIZZANO
LA PAGLIETTA
San Polo in Chianti
055/855443
Informal, excellent dining and pizzas. Terrace.
DA PADELLINA
Corso del Popolo, 54
Strada in Chianti
055858388
Closed Thursday
Excellent food. Outdoor terrace.
TAVERNA DEL GUERRINO
Monefioralle, Greve in Chianti
055/853106
Closed Monday
In small village. Superb food
LODGING
We have prepared a list of hotels and bed and breakfasts in or near downtown Florence, as well as a list of hotels and « agriturismi » in the countryside near the wedding site. Generally speaking, the prices indicated are the prices that we have negotiated especially for you, but they are to give you a general idea of the price.
Try to book fast !
All the countryside accommodations are about 20 to 30 min from Florence, and from 10 to 20 min maximum of Le Corti. In trying to make up your mind where to stay, consider the fact that it will be cooler in the country than the city (Florence in HOT in July), but you will need a car if staying outside the city.
When you call, mention the KAUFFMAN / JANNET or CHARLIE / CLARA wedding (in Italian, « matrimonio »).
For more options, check out the following websites for more lodging and info on tourism :
Office du tourisme http://www.firenzeturismo.it/
Florencescope http://www.firenze.net/
Bed and Breakfast http://www.bed-and-breakfast.it/bb_toscana.cfm
FlorenceBy HTtp://www.florenceby.com/accommod/choose.htm
INFORMATION PACKAGE :
WE WILL DROP TO YOUR ATTENTION (MENTIONNING OUR WEDDING, WITHOUT ALL SPECIFIC GUEST NAMES)SOME INFORMATION PACKAGES WITH VARIOUS MAPS OR INFO AT EACH HOTEL, AGRITURISMO OR B&B.
Try to book fast !
All the countryside accommodations are about 20 to 30 min from Florence, and from 10 to 20 min maximum of Le Corti. In trying to make up your mind where to stay, consider the fact that it will be cooler in the country than the city (Florence in HOT in July), but you will need a car if staying outside the city.
When you call, mention the KAUFFMAN / JANNET or CHARLIE / CLARA wedding (in Italian, « matrimonio »).
For more options, check out the following websites for more lodging and info on tourism :
Office du tourisme http://www.firenzeturismo.it/
Florencescope http://www.firenze.net/
Bed and Breakfast http://www.bed-and-breakfast.it/bb_toscana.cfm
FlorenceBy HTtp://www.florenceby.com/accommod/choose.htm
INFORMATION PACKAGE :
WE WILL DROP TO YOUR ATTENTION (MENTIONNING OUR WEDDING, WITHOUT ALL SPECIFIC GUEST NAMES)SOME INFORMATION PACKAGES WITH VARIOUS MAPS OR INFO AT EACH HOTEL, AGRITURISMO OR B&B.
WHERE TO STAY
DOWTOWN FLORENCE
NEW !!
B&B Alle Rampe
Piazza Ferrucci, 6/7
50126 florence
tel : +39 055 6800131
fax : + 39 055 6814176
www.villaallerampe.com
info@villaallerampe.com
Nice & clean, parking available
80€/night, 70€/night for 3 nights min
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni
Via dei Tornabuoni, 1
+39 055 2658161
http://www.tornabuoni1.com/
145-250 € per double room per night
Smack downtown with a beautiful panoramic terrace.
Hotel Silla
Villa de' Renai, 5
+39 055 2342888
http://www.hotelsilla.it/
93€ single, 119 double, 152€ triple, 170€ quadruple
Great San Niccolò area, big terrace, B/F incl
B&B Sognando Firenze
Via Giampaolo Orsini, 115 (Piazza Ferrucci)
+39 055 683278
http://www.sognandofirenze.com/
50 – 60 € per double room per night
6 double rooms,15' walk to downtown, B/F incl
Serristori Palace
Lungarno Serristori, 13
+39 055 2001623
http://www.serristoripalace.com/
Discounted prices TBA as you book
Apartments for 2 to 6 people, with kitchen
Residenza d'Epoca in piazzadellasignoria
Via dei Magazzini,2
+39 055 2399546+39 348 3210565
www.inpiazzadellasignoria.com
180€ per double room per night
Aparts 2-4 people also available, B/F incl
OUTSIDE OF FLORENCE
MERCANTALE VAL DI PESA (THE CLOSEST TO LE CORTI)
Agriturismo Salvadonica
Via Grevigiana, 82
+39 055 8218039
http://www.salvadonica.com/
850 € per double room for one week
Rooms for 2, 3 or 4 people. Pool, kitchenetts. Min stay of 4 nights
SAN CASCIANO VAL DI PESA ( VERY CLOSEBY LE CORTI)
NEW !!
A Mezza Costa
Via Borromeo 67
tel : +39 329 6049911
fax : +39 055 828 692
http://www.amezzacosta.com/
info@amezzacosta.com
€65 per double room .
4 doubles rooms, no min stay
NEW !!
B&B Art
via Della Volta, 6
tel : 39 055 829 0372
http://www.bbart.eu/
info@bbart.eu
4 doubles rooms & 2 appartments
abt 70€ per night
Albergo Minisoggiorno
Via Leonardo da Vinci, 5
Localita Bardella San Casciano in Val di Pesa
TEL: (0039) 055-8222412.
Small & clean hotel convenient but no view nor outside space , B/F incl.
abt 65-70€, mention our wedding.
NEW !!
Hotel Calzaiolo
Cassia per siena n°32
hotelcalzaiolo@virgilio.it
+39 055 824 9009
Abt 68€ per night + 6.5€ for B/F.
Locanda Barbarossa
Via Sorripa, 2
+39 055 8290109
http://www.locandabarbarossa.it/
110–178 € Per double room per night
Beautiful apartments, pool, B/F incl
Villa il Fedino Suites NEW SPECIAL OFFER !!
Via Borromeo, 7
+39 055 5357650
http://www.villailfedino.it/
DISCOUNT FROM 220€ TO 90€ !!
5 rooms, 2 or + people per room, 5 min walk from center, B/F incl
Agriturismo Tenuta il Corno
Via Malafrasca, 64
+39 055 824851
http://www.tenutailcorno.com/
333 € per double room for 3 nights, pool
10 double rooms, 3 night minimum
Agriturismo Podere dell’Orto
Via Faltignano, 3
+39 055 8229545
http://www.poderedellorto.it/
110 € per appartment per night
Apartment with 2 bedrooms, up to 6 people, no pool.
All hotels in Florence have AC and most of them have terrasses.
For any further info, please do not hesitate to contact the Kauffman's family friend Anne Rinaldi at best2belikewater@hotmail.com
HOW TO GET THERE
By train from Paris :
Night train from Paris Bercy to Florence (12 hours)
By airplane :
The Florence airport FIRENZE PERETOLA is 3 km from downtown Florence.
The Pisa airport is 80 km from Florence and is easily accessible by train, bus or car.
A few airlines with service to Florence and/or Pisa.
Air France http://www.airfrance.com/
Alitalia http://www.alitalia.com/
EasyJet http://www.easyjet.com/
RyanAir http://www.ryanair.com/
MyAir http://www.myair.com/
LOCAL TRANSPORTS & PARKING
TRAIN TRAVEL
Be sure and stamp your ticket in the machines that are at the head of each track before getting on the train. Plan to arrive at the train station 20 minutes before your departure, so that you can figure out where to go. Watch your bags and purses at the station.
Train info: www.trenitalia.it
TAXI NUMBERS
Florence: 055-4390 / 055-4242. Taxis charge extra for late evenings, baggage, Sundays and holidays. No tip is expected, but you can leave E1.00 if you want.
DRIVING
Drive in the lane on the right. The lane on the left is only for passing. Use your turn indicator!
BUSSES
Riding the bus is a good way to get around florence. You can buy a bus ticket at most cafes and bars and also at the tabacco (T) shops. A bus ticket costs about Euro1.00 (the prices keep changing) and is good for 70 minutes. You enter the bus by the front or back doors and stamp your ticket in the orange machine. There are spot checkers to see if your ticket has been validated. If not, the fine is Euros 50.00. You leave the bus through the middle door.
PARKING
The white spaces are for residents and you cannot park there. The blue spaces are for everyone and you pay for them. There usually is a parking machine within a block and you put in money there (usually E1.00 per hour), take the ticket and put it on your dashboard. There are also parking garages throughout the town.
ENTERING FLORENCE WITH A CAR
The center of Florence is closed to traffic and can only be entered before 9:00am and after 7:30 pm. There are cameras everywhere and you will be given a large fine if you enter. Ask at your hotel as they may be able to give you a pass to drive into the center. The best idea is to park outside the city center and walk in or take a bus. For those of you staying near Piazza Ferrucci or the Hotel Silla, that is where the historic center begins and you can leave your car there (at paid parking) and walk in.
SCOOTER (MOTORINI) RENTALS
www.florencebybike.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=74
http://www.alinarirental.com
this one has better prices and more options
Be sure and stamp your ticket in the machines that are at the head of each track before getting on the train. Plan to arrive at the train station 20 minutes before your departure, so that you can figure out where to go. Watch your bags and purses at the station.
Train info: www.trenitalia.it
TAXI NUMBERS
Florence: 055-4390 / 055-4242. Taxis charge extra for late evenings, baggage, Sundays and holidays. No tip is expected, but you can leave E1.00 if you want.
DRIVING
Drive in the lane on the right. The lane on the left is only for passing. Use your turn indicator!
BUSSES
Riding the bus is a good way to get around florence. You can buy a bus ticket at most cafes and bars and also at the tabacco (T) shops. A bus ticket costs about Euro1.00 (the prices keep changing) and is good for 70 minutes. You enter the bus by the front or back doors and stamp your ticket in the orange machine. There are spot checkers to see if your ticket has been validated. If not, the fine is Euros 50.00. You leave the bus through the middle door.
PARKING
The white spaces are for residents and you cannot park there. The blue spaces are for everyone and you pay for them. There usually is a parking machine within a block and you put in money there (usually E1.00 per hour), take the ticket and put it on your dashboard. There are also parking garages throughout the town.
ENTERING FLORENCE WITH A CAR
The center of Florence is closed to traffic and can only be entered before 9:00am and after 7:30 pm. There are cameras everywhere and you will be given a large fine if you enter. Ask at your hotel as they may be able to give you a pass to drive into the center. The best idea is to park outside the city center and walk in or take a bus. For those of you staying near Piazza Ferrucci or the Hotel Silla, that is where the historic center begins and you can leave your car there (at paid parking) and walk in.
SCOOTER (MOTORINI) RENTALS
www.florencebybike.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=74
http://www.alinarirental.com
this one has better prices and more options
USEFUL ITALIAN EXPRESSIONS
Greetings:
Buon giorno – Good morning, hello
Come sta? - How are you
Arriverderci – Goodbye
Buon giorno. Come sta? - Hello, how are you?
Bene grazie. E lei? - Fine, thanks, and you?
Polite expressions:
Per favore – please
Grazie – thank you
Feeling:
Stai bene? - How are you feeling?
Ho mal di testa – I have a headache
Ho fame – I'm hungry
Ho sette – I'm thirsty
Ho sonno – I'm sleepy
The numbers:
1 to 20 – uno; due; tre; quattro; cinque; sei; sette; otto; nove; dieci; undici; dodici; tredici; quattordici; quindici; sedici; diciasette; diciotto; diciannove; venti
At the bar (al bar):
Un espresso, per favore – an espresso coffee, please
Un cappuccino, per favore – a cappuccino, please
Un caffe macchiato – an espresso coffee with milk
Un bicchiere d'acqua minerale (naturale o gassata) – a glass of water (natural or with carbonation)
Vorrei una spremuta d'arancia – I would like a glass of orange juice
Si paga alla cassa – Please pay at the cashier
Quanto costa? - How much is it?
At the railroad station:
Vorrei un bigletto di seconda classe per – I would like to buy a ticket for
Seconda classe – second class
Solo andata – one way
Andata e ritorno – two way
Da quale binario parte il treno per – From which track is the train for _____ leaving from?
Asking for directions:
Dov'e? - Where is?
Sempre diritto – straight ahead
la prima a destra – the first right
la prima a sinistra – the first left
il primo semaforo a destra – turn right at the first stop light
At the wedding (al matrimonio):
Doesn't Clara look beautiful? - Come bella Clara!
Isn't Charlie handsome? - Charlie, che bello!
I don't think I can eat/drink anymore – Non posso mangiare/bere piu!
Congratulations! - Tanti auguri!
SAFETY - EMERGENCY & USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS
Medical: In Florence, if you need to see a doctor or need urgent care, call: Tourist Medical Service - 055-475411. Address: Via Lorenzo Il Magnifico, 59.
The local hospitals all have emergency rooms.
USEFUL NUMBERS
Ambulance: 118
Carabiniari (nat. police) 112
Police (local) 113
PHARMACY
There is an all night pharmacy open at the Florence train station.
SAFETY
Pick pockets are the biggest worry at times. For women, it is best to carry your purse across your chest and for men, in your front pocket. Don't give money to people on the street. Don't walk through parks at night. Walk home at night with another person or stay on the crowded streets.rthtr
The local hospitals all have emergency rooms.
USEFUL NUMBERS
Ambulance: 118
Carabiniari (nat. police) 112
Police (local) 113
PHARMACY
There is an all night pharmacy open at the Florence train station.
SAFETY
Pick pockets are the biggest worry at times. For women, it is best to carry your purse across your chest and for men, in your front pocket. Don't give money to people on the street. Don't walk through parks at night. Walk home at night with another person or stay on the crowded streets.rthtr
