In Garfagnana, the so called “big forest” of medieval Italy, where the traditional hospitality of its people invites you to the tranquility and the calm rythms of the rural way of life, in the midst of deep chestnut forests and huge fields of wheat (“farro”) and corn, can be found the village of Camporgiano. At 475 m ASL in a valley that divides two mountain ranges: the Apuane Alps and the Appennines, Camporgiano stands on the right bank of the river Serchio.
Symbol of the village and important stop along the pilgramage accross the Via Francigena is the famous fortress (“rocca”) which dominates the principle piazza in all its grandness. The fortress of Camporgiano is an example of military architecture dating back to the fourth century. Inside the main tower is kept a precious collection of renaisance pottery .
Protected by the fortress and next to the ruins of the old bell tower is the Bed &Breakfast “In Casetta”, made from a converted hay-loft which served the stables and which has been restructured and furnished with period furniture. In the village centre, near the bus stop and at a stones throw from the railway station, our Bed and Breakfast represents the ideal starting point for many excursions in Garfagnana with trekking itineraries of various levels of difficulty on foot, horse-back or by mountain bike. Our hospitality together with the knowledge and the flavours of our land will make your stay unforgettable all year around.