Welcome to Villa Palagio, an oasis of peace and beauty located in Rignano sull’Arno, in the very heart of the Tuscan countryside. Nestled among the green hills of the Valdarno valley and just a short distance from the renowned Chianti region, the Villa enjoys an exceptional strategic location. It serves as the perfect starting point to immerse yourself in the art of Florence, Arezzo, and Siena, or to lose yourself among the medieval villages and world-famous vineyards of Tuscany.
Villa Palagio is easily accessible by car via the A1 Motorway (Autostrada A1). Depending on where you are driving from, the recommended exits are Incisa-Reggello or Firenze Sud.
The nearest railway station is Rignano sull'Arno-Reggello, located just a few minutes away from the property.
From Florence Santa Maria Novella (SMN) Station: There are frequent direct regional trains connecting Florence to Rignano sull'Arno in about 30-35 minutes.
From Rignano station, you can reach the Relais in just a few minutes by taxi or, if you are traveling light, via a short walk.
For guests arriving by plane, Villa Palagio is conveniently located near Tuscany's two main airports:
Florence "Amerigo Vespucci" Airport (FLR) – ~35 km:
By car: About 35-40 minutes via the A1 motorway (heading Rome, exit at Incisa-Reggello or Firenze Sud).
By public transport: You can take the tramway (Line T2) from the airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station, and from there take a regional train to Rignano sull’Arno.
Pisa International Airport "Galileo Galilei" (PSA) – ~120 km:
By car: About 1 hour and 40 minutes taking the S.G.C. FI-PI-LI highway towards Florence, then merging onto the A1 motorway towards Rome (exit at Incisa-Reggello).
By public transport: The Pisa Mover shuttle train connects the airport to Pisa Centrale station. From there, you can catch a train to Florence Santa Maria Novella (where you will transfer to the Rignano line).