Villa La Palagina
16th-century estate in the Chianti hills centred on La Dimora, the 24-room main house. Accommodates up to 196 overnight guests and 250 for weddings on 110-hectare estate.
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Palagina – La Dimora occupies a hillside position between vineyards, olive groves and woodland in the Chianti area, a short drive from Figline Valdarno and within the Province of Florence. The historic 16th-century estate operates as a countryside resort centred on La Dimora, the 24-room main house, joined by the 15-room Cascina farmhouse with Casa del Fattore, the four Casa dei Frutteti apartments, Casa Belvedere, Villa Margherita, the Honey Room, and twelve glamping pods in the Borgo Agricolo — offering accommodation for 146 guests at suggested occupancy, up to 196 at maximum, across the estate. Facilities include three outdoor swimming pools, landscaped gardens, panoramic terraces and on-site restaurant and bar services, all with views over the surrounding Tuscan countryside. Verified wedding listings describe Palagina as hosting celebrations for up to 250 guests, using a combination of indoor halls, the rustic limonaia barn, and outdoor terraces. The estate extends across approximately 110 hectares, where the property produces its own Chianti wine and olive oil served in the restaurant and available for purchase. The property is positioned about 30 kilometers from Florence and 45 minutes from Florence Peretola Airport, making it accessible for destination weddings while remaining immersed in the authentic rural Chianti landscape.
Pricing guide
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Indicative pricing — varies by season, guest count, and scope. Tailored quotes available on request.
- Access to all event spaces for your celebration
- 24 rooms in La Dimora, the main house
- 15-room Cascina farmhouse with Casa del Fattore
- 4 Casa dei Frutteti apartments plus Casa Belvedere, Villa Margherita and the Honey Room
- 12 glamping pods in the Borgo Agricolo
Understanding the quote
Final pricing is shaped by a handful of key factors. Understanding these helps you plan a realistic budget before your first conversation with the venue.
- Season — peak summer commands a premium
- Guest count — directly impacts catering and staffing
- Buyout scope — full venue vs partial use
- Stay length — number of nights for celebrations
- Catering packages — dinner tiers and menu choices
- Extras — florals, entertainment, transfers
Read our Villa La Palagina wedding cost guide — real figures for dates, guests and drinks.
Accommodation & logistics
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On-site sleeping
Villa La Palagina can host guests across its on-site accommodation — covering your wedding party without the complexity of coordinating external hotels.
- La Dimora (Main House) — 24 rooms
- La Cascina & Casa del Fattore — 15 rooms
- Casa dei Frutteti Apartments — 4 rooms
- Borgo Agricolo Glamping Pods — 12 rooms
Getting there
Figline Valdarno, Tuscany — plan transfers as a key part of the weekend logistics.
- Figline Valdarno: 5 min
- Florence: 30 km / 35 min
- Florence Peretola Airport: 27 km / 45 min
- Siena: 40 km / 45 min
- Greve in Chianti: 20 km / 25 min
- San Gimignano: 60 km / 1h
- Arezzo: 50 km / 50 min
What makes Villa La Palagina different
16th-Century Historic Villa
110-Hectare Agricultural Estate
Chianti Hills Location Near Florence
Estate Chianti Wine Production
Estate Olive Oil Production
24 Rooms in La Dimora Main House
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Limonaia Barn
A rustic indoor banquet hall housed in the traditional limonaia barn. With authentic Tuscan architectural features including exposed brick and beams, this charming space seats up to 90 guests for intimate wedding dinners and provides a beautiful backup option for inclement weather.
Outdoor Terraces & Lawns
Panoramic terraces and manicured lawns overlook the Chianti hills and surrounding vineyards. These versatile outdoor spaces accommodate receptions, seated dinners, and ceremonies for up to 140-200 guests, with breathtaking Tuscan countryside as your backdrop.
Estate Gardens
Landscaped gardens throughout the estate provide romantic settings for outdoor ceremonies and photography. Surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and rolling hills, these gardens capture the essence of a Chianti wedding with authentic agricultural beauty.
Indoor Reception Halls
Multiple indoor halls within the 16th-century villa combine historic charm with modern event capabilities. These elegant spaces provide climate-controlled settings for ceremonies, cocktails, and receptions with rustic Tuscan character.
| Event Space | Cocktail | Seated | Buffet | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limonaia Barn A rustic indoor banquet hall housed in the traditional limonaia barn. With authentic Tuscan architectural features including exposed brick and beams, this charming space seats up to 90 guests for intimate wedding dinners and provides a beautiful backup option for inclement weather. | 100 | 90 | 100 | – |
| Outdoor Terraces & Lawns Panoramic terraces and manicured lawns overlook the Chianti hills and surrounding vineyards. These versatile outdoor spaces accommodate receptions, seated dinners, and ceremonies for up to 140-200 guests, with breathtaking Tuscan countryside as your backdrop. | 200 | 140 | 180 | 200 |
| Estate Gardens Landscaped gardens throughout the estate provide romantic settings for outdoor ceremonies and photography. Surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and rolling hills, these gardens capture the essence of a Chianti wedding with authentic agricultural beauty. | 250 | – | 150 | 250 |
| Indoor Reception Halls Multiple indoor halls within the 16th-century villa combine historic charm with modern event capabilities. These elegant spaces provide climate-controlled settings for ceremonies, cocktails, and receptions with rustic Tuscan character. | 150 | 120 | 140 | 100 |
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Common questions
Answers to the questions most couples ask before enquiring.
What is the maximum capacity for weddings?
Villa La Palagina can accommodate up to 250 wedding guests using the estate's combination of indoor and outdoor spaces. The limonaia barn seats 90 for intimate dinners, outdoor terraces seat up to 140, and garden areas can host larger ceremonies and cocktail receptions.
How many guests can stay overnight?
The estate sleeps 146 guests at suggested occupancy — up to 196 at maximum — across La Dimora (the 24-room main house), the 15-room Cascina farmhouse with Casa del Fattore, four Casa dei Frutteti apartments, Casa Belvedere, Villa Margherita, the Honey Room, and twelve glamping pods in the Borgo Agricolo. This range of accommodations suits couples, families, and groups of all sizes.
When was Villa La Palagina built?
The villa was built in the 16th century on a site previously occupied by a nunnery destroyed by an earthquake. For many years the estate belonged to the noble Ricasoli family of Florence, renowned for their role in developing Chianti wine. The property served as a countryside retreat for Florentine nobility.
Does the estate produce wine and olive oil?
Yes! The 110-hectare estate actively produces Chianti wine and olive oil from its vineyards and olive groves. These estate products are served in the on-site restaurant, featured in tastings, and available for purchase, creating an authentic farm-to-table wedding experience.
Can we have exclusive use of the estate?
Yes, exclusive access to the entire estate can be arranged for wedding weekends, providing complete privacy across the 110 hectares of vineyards, olive groves, pools, gardens, and all buildings. This ensures your celebration unfolds without interruption in a truly private Tuscan setting.
What event spaces are available?
The estate offers multiple spaces: the rustic limonaia barn (90 seated dinners), panoramic outdoor terraces (140 seated), estate gardens for ceremonies (up to 250), and indoor reception halls in the villa. This variety allows for both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations with flexibility for weather contingencies.
What dining experiences are available?
The on-site restaurant serves authentic Tuscan cuisine featuring local ingredients, estate-produced wine, and olive oil. Wedding menus can be fully customized, and additional experiences like cooking classes, wine tastings, and olive oil tastings showcase the estate's agricultural heritage.
How far is it from Florence?
Villa La Palagina is located 30 kilometers (approximately 35 minutes) from Florence city center and 45 minutes from Florence Peretola Airport. This convenient positioning allows guests to easily explore Florence's Renaissance treasures while staying in peaceful Chianti countryside.
What is La Dimora?
La Dimora is the estate's historic main house — home to 24 of the property's rooms. It can be taken on exclusive use together with the Casa dei Frutteti apartments, Casa Belvedere, and the Honey Room, sleeping 52 guests at suggested occupancy (up to 84), which makes it the natural base for the couple and their wedding party.
What activities can guests enjoy?
Guests can participate in wine tastings featuring the estate's Chianti production, olive oil tastings, cooking classes with Tuscan cuisine, swimming in the outdoor pools, walking through vineyards and olive groves, and excursions to nearby Florence, Siena, Greve in Chianti, and San Gimignano.
What makes Villa La Palagina special for weddings?
It's the combination of authentic agricultural heritage, flexible capacity (up to 196 overnight guests, 250 event guests), historic 16th-century architecture, and working estate producing its own wine and olive oil. The dedicated wedding coordinator, multiple event spaces, and stunning Chianti countryside location create an intimate yet versatile setting for celebrations that feel genuinely Tuscan.
Villa La Palagina — wedding venue in Figline Valdarno, Tuscany
Villa La Palagina stands on a site with deep historical roots in the Chianti countryside. The location was previously occupied by a nunnery that was destroyed by an earthquake, after which the 16th-century villa was built. For many years, the estate belonged to the Florentine Ricasoli family, a noble lineage closely associated with Tuscan wine production and the development of Chianti wine. The property maintained its role as a countryside retreat—a 'buen retiro'—for noble Florentine families seeking refuge from city life among the vineyards and olive groves. Today, the carefully restored villa honors this heritage as a countryside hotel and event venue, preserving its agricultural traditions through continued wine and olive oil production on the estate.
What makes Palagina special is its unbroken connection to the Tuscan countryside. From medieval monastery to noble family estate to modern hospitality, the property has always been a place of beauty, tranquility, and agricultural excellence. The dedication to producing wine and olive oil continues centuries-old traditions, creating an authentic sense of place for today's celebrations.
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