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swim, mountain bike and have use of a BBQ. But the real reason to visit is to get acquain-
ted with owner Francesca, a walking guide and beekeeper.
With her you can visit the apiary, see how honey is extracted, and sign up for an olive
oil workshop. Husband Francesco, equally fascinating, is a sound engineer (hence the
welcome presence of a state-of-the-art home theatre). No credit cards.
Casa Cordati
( 05 8372 3450;
www.casacordati.it
;
Via di Mezzo 17; s/d/tr €30/44/60; Mar-Oct; )
This at-
mospheric townhouse is an ode to art, fittingly so given it languishes in the former home
and studio of painter Bruno Cordati (1890-1979). The ground-floor gallery (free admis-
sion) shows off some of his works, while rooms above tout wooden floors, period decor
and an artsy feel. Some bathrooms are shared.
HOMESTAY
€
L'Osteria
( 335 5387113;
www.losteriabarga.com
;
Piazza Angelio 13-14; meals €20; lunch & dinner summer,
shorter hr winter)
This casual
osteria
sits on Barga's prettiest piazza. Cuisine is traditional :
baccalà e ceci
(saltcod and chickpeas), grilled sausage with rosemary- and sage-scented
beans, or a simple rack of lamb ribs.
TUSCAN
€
Information
Tourist office
(
05 8372 4745;
www.comune.barga.lu.it
; Via di Mezzo 47;
9am-1pm Mon-Fri,
9am-1pm & 3-5.30pm Sat summer, shorter hr winter)
Getting There & Away
CAR
Take the SS12 from Lucca (direction: Abetone), veer left onto the SS445 and then turn
right onto the SP7 at Fornacci di Barga. Barga is 5km further on.
