Bagno Vignoni
Not to miss if you are driving to Val D’Orcia.
Bagno Vignoni: A Tranquil Oasis of Thermal Springs and Culinary Delights
To truly pamper yourself, consider visiting one of Bagno Vignoni’s renowned thermal spas. These havens of relaxation offer a range of luxurious treatments and wellness therapies. Immerse yourself in soothing baths, indulge in invigorating massages, or experience the healing benefits of mud therapies. Let the stress melt away as you embrace the tranquility of the thermal
To swim at: Adler SPA resort (full day + massage/167 euro) https://www.adler-resorts.com/it/adler-spa-resort-thermae/25-0.html
or at Albergo le terme (5 hours/38 euro) https://www.albergoleterme.it/
The thermal baths, probably well known even in Etruscan times, were definitely enjoyed by the Romans as testified by a plaque located under the arcade of the church of Santa Caterina, which indicates the consecrating of these waters to the Nymphs. Thanks to their close vicinity to the Via Francigena, important thoroughfare which connected northern Europe to the Italic peninsular, these baths became more and more popular during the medieval period.
The thermal waters of Vignoni were used both for personal hygiene and for curing numerous illnesses. For this reason the spa also became a popular resort for famous dignitaries, like Pope Pio I Piccolomini and Lorenzo il Magnifico.
Today there are only few resident citizen in Bagno Vignoni, only 30!.
Where to take walks:
- Parco dei Mulini. You can start from the main parking. Here you can see several mills from the 50 and the beauty clean thermal walter pools!
Where to eat:
Osteria del Leone: at Via Dei Mulini 3
To Book: osteria.delleone@gmail.com tel. +390577887300
osteria del leone bagno vignoni
Or for great cold cuts and quality panini: La Bottega del Cacio.
Easy going and self service for a panini lunch at 10 euro only!
la bottega del cacio
If you have kids there is also a pizzeria, that i didn’t taste yet. Its called C’era una volta!
There is also a small playground at the beginning of the village,
