Aug 23 2024

Summer 2023 at Casotto Castle: find out all the upcoming events

From July to September, the Royal Residence located in Garessio, nestled in the centuries-old forests of the Casotto Valley, comes alive with numerous engaging initiatives. Check out the full calendar of events: combine a visit with a pleasant hike in the company of a nature guide, choose one of the many musical events, a presentation or an animated tour.

 

JULY 2023

Friday, July 21

9 p.m.


Guided tour
at nightfall with musical interlude by the Academia Montis Regalis of Mondovi. Initiative in cooperation with the Friends of Casotto Castle Association.

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For info and reservations: booking@kalata.it | 0174/330976 (WhatsApp)

 

Sunday, July 23

10 a.m. (first visit) and 3:30 p.m. (second visit)


Naturalistic excursion
exploring the Casotto Valley forests with guide Roberto Pockaj and guided tour of the Castle.

Departure of the first visit 10 a.m.-expected return 2:30 p.m., with packed lunch paid for by participants at Casotto Castle. Or possibility to book “gourmet” picnic basket for 12 euros as an alternative to packed lunch (first visit) prepared by the Mill Inn.

Departure of the second visit 3:30 p.m. – expected return 7 p.m.

Meet at the Locanda del Mulino, in the main square of the Borgo di Valcasotto, 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Cost of the tour: 16 euros per participant – payment upon confirmation of booking + possible “gourmet” picnic basket (payment on site).

Reservation required (by the Friday before) at roberto.pockaj@gmail.com. For info 338/7185495.

 

Thursday, July 27

3 p.m.

Presentation Of the volume “SAVOIA in the feminine! Queens and Princesses. Religious and Blessed Women from the Origins of the Dynasty to the 20th Century” edited by Vittoria Aicardi, on the occasion of the 180th anniversary of the birth of Princess Marie Clotilde of Savoy (1843-1911).

Event organized by the Antonio Vivaldi Music Association and Musicorner Artistic Management of Mortara (PV) in collaboration with and under the patronage of: Municipality of Garessio, Piedmont Region, Province of Cuneo and Gruppo Savoia Piedmont-Liguria delegation.

Free admission.

 

Friday, July 28

10 a.m. (first visit) and 3:30 p.m. (second visit)

Nature excursion exploring the Casotto Valley forests with escort Roberto Pockaj and guided tour of the Castle.

Departure of the first visit 10 a.m.-expected return 2:30 p.m., with packed lunch paid for by participants at Casotto Castle. Or possibility to book “gourmet” picnic basket for 12 euros as an alternative to packed lunch (first visit) prepared by the Mill Inn.

Departure of the second visit 3:30 pm – expected return 7 pm.

Meet at the Locanda del Mulino, in the main square of the Borgo di Valcasotto, 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Cost of the tour: 16 euros per participant – payment upon confirmation of booking + possible “gourmet” picnic basket (payment on site).

Reservation required (by the Friday before) at roberto.pockaj@gmail.com. For info 338/7185495.

 

AUGUST 2023

 

Friday, August 04

9 p.m.


Guided tour
at nightfall in the company of an entertaining historical figure. Initiative in cooperation with the Friends of Casotto Castle Association.

To purchase your ticket click here

For info and reservations: booking@kalata.it | 0174/330976 (WhatsApp)

 

Saturday, August 05

4:30 p.m.

“Culture in the Castle” meeting, sponsored by the “Friends of Casotto Castle” Association: “The Savoy and the Royal Estate of Casotto.” by Pierangelo Gentile, researcher at the Department of Historical Studies of the University of Turin, an expert on issues related to the monarchy – moderator of the meeting Dr. Sebastiano Carrara of the Historical Studies Society of Cuneo.

Free admission.

 

Thursday, August 10

5 p.m.

Musical appointment as part of the “Festival of the Saracens of Pamparato 2023.” Guided tour (5 p.m.), followed by concert (7 p.m.). Possibility to enjoy an aperitif at the “Cafe at the Castle.” Event in collaboration with Academia Montis Regalis.

Concert: ARTEMISIA – LO SGUARDO AUDACE by and with Isabella Carloni, Teatro Rovine Circolare Music by Giovanni Sollima

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For info and reservations: booking@kalata.it | 0174/330976 (WhatsApp)

 

Friday, August 11

10 a.m. (first visit) and 3:30 p.m. (second visit)


Naturalistic excursion
exploring the Casotto Valley forests with guide Roberto Pockaj and guided tour of the Castle.

Departure of the first visit 10 a.m.-expected return 2:30 p.m., with packed lunch provided by participants at Casotto Castle. Or possibility to book “gourmet” picnic basket for 12 euros as an alternative to packed lunch (first visit) prepared by the Mill Inn.

Departure of the second visit 3:30 p.m. – expected return 7 p.m.

Meet at the Locanda del Mulino, in the main square of the Borgo di Valcasotto, 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Cost of the tour: 16 euros per participant – payment upon confirmation of reservation + possible “gourmet” picnic basket (payment on site).

Reservation required (by the Friday before) at roberto.pockaj@gmail.com. For info 338/7185495.

 

Friday, August 11

9 p.m.


Guided tour
at nightfall in the company of an entertaining historical figure. Initiative in cooperation with the Friends of Casotto Castle Association.

To purchase your ticket click here

For info and reservations: booking@kalata.it | 0174/330976 (WhatsApp)

 

Saturday, August 12

4:30 pm


Meeting “Culture in the Castle”
, sponsored by the Association “Friends of Casotto Castle”: “Writing and Reading in the Monasteries between the Middle Ages and the Modern Age” by Alessia Castagnino, Ph.D. Department of History, Archaeology University of Florence – moderator of the meeting Dr. Sebastiano Carrara of the Historical Studies Society of Cuneo.

Free admission.

 

Thursday, August 17

5 p.m.


Musical appointment as part of the “Festival of the Saracens of Pamparato 2023”
. Guided tour (5 p.m.), followed by concert (7 p.m.). Possibility to enjoy an aperitif at the “Cafe at the Castle.” Event in collaboration with Academia Montis Regalis.

Concert: Not(t)te of Love. Music by Morricone, Piazzolla, Gershwin, Dalla, Conte, Buscaglione. Crossing sound Trio

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For info and reservations: booking@kalata.it | 0174/330976 (WhatsApp)

 

Friday, August 18

9 p.m.


Guided tour
at nightfall in the company of an entertaining historical figure. Initiative in cooperation with the Friends of Casotto Castle Association.

To purchase your ticket click here

For info and reservations: booking@kalata.it | 0174/330976 (WhatsApp)

 

Saturday, August 19

4:30 p.m.

“Culture in the Castle” meeting, meeting sponsored by the Association “Friends of Casotto Castle”: “Alliis edificiis quam plurimis muris validissimis firmatis” – Observations on consistency material of medieval Carthusian mountain complexes – by Luca Finco Ph.D. from the Polytechnic University of Turin – moderator of the meeting Dr. Sebastiano Carrara of the Historical Studies Society of Cuneo.

Free admission.

 

Sunday, August 20

10 a.m. (first visit) and 3:30 p.m. (second visit)

Nature excursion exploring the Casotto Valley forests with escort Roberto Pockaj and guided tour of the Castle.

Departure of the first visit 10 a.m.-expected return 2:30 p.m., with packed lunch provided by participants at Casotto Castle. Or possibility to book “gourmet” picnic basket for 12 euros as an alternative to packed lunch (first visit) prepared by the Mill Inn.

Departure of the second visit 3:30 pm – expected return 7 pm.

Meet at the Locanda del Mulino, in the main square of the Borgo di Valcasotto, 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Cost of the tour: 16 euros per participant – payment upon confirmation of reservation + possible “gourmet” picnic basket (payment on site).

Reservation required (by the Friday before) at roberto.pockaj@gmail.com. For info 338/7185495.

 

Friday, August 25

9 p.m.


Guided tour
at nightfall in the company of an entertaining historical figure. Initiative in cooperation with the Friends of Casotto Castle Association.

To purchase your ticket click here

For info and reservations: booking@kalata.it | 0174/330976 (WhatsApp)

 

Saturday, August 26

4:30 pm


Meeting Culture in the Castle
, sponsored by the “Friends of Casotto Castle” Association: “Confidences of the princelings with their governess: Paolina Ceva di Battifollo” by Giammario Odello of the Historical Studies Society of Cuneo and writer – moderator Dr. Sebastiano Carrara of the Historical Studies Society of Cuneo.

Free admission.

 

Sunday, August 27

10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m.


Animated guided tours
by the Proloco of Garessio.

To purchase your ticket click here

For info and reservations: booking@kalata.it | 0174/330976 (WhatsApp)

 

Sunday, August 27

6 p.m.

Musical appointment as part of the “Saracen Festival of Pamparato 2023.”

Concluding concert Orchestrando 2023. Works by Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Franz Schubert. Students and faculty of the Orchestrando course.

Free admission.

 

SEPTEMBER

Sunday, September 17

10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m.


Animated guided tours
by the Proloco of Garessio.

To purchase your ticket click here

For info and reservations: booking@kalata.it | 0174/330976 (WhatsApp)

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