We are very lucky in Bagni di Lucca to have many wonderful bars to choose from. Catene Cafe in Fornoli is a favourite. It has recently had a make over and is better than ever. Congratulations to Paolo, Yanima and the team.
Catene Cafe serves deliciois pastries, sandwiches and coffee and the service is great. They do an excellent aperitivo in the evenings.
Drop in for aperitivo.
Fornoli will be the place to be on Sunday 11th May.
The local artist group Borgo degli Artisti with be there with a stand where you can decorate plaster animals created by Arte Barsanti, famous for hand made figurines.
What is “L’Ape Swap”?
It’s a fun aperitivo associated with the exchange of clothes and books.
How does it work?
For the clothing and /or books you bring, the staff will assign a value that corresponds to a sticker. You can use this sticker to “purchase” other items.
What to bring?
Bring a maximum of three clothing items and/or books. Make sure the clothes are washed and in good condition.
When to deliver?
To streamline the process, it’s recommended to bring the items on Sunday 5th May, starting at 2pm directly to the wine shop, Cantabruna in Fornoli.
Ape Swap Baratto e Vino is a sustainable aperitivo associated with the exchange of clothing and books. It is organised by the municipality of Bagni di Lucca in collaboration with Auser. Its goal is to raise awareness about circularity, reuse, and to counter the phenomenon of waste.
For more information please call 340 1728 725
Tomorrow the stunning Chain Bridge that crosses the Lima River from Fornoli to Chifenti will reopen after its renovation.
The inauguration will take place at 5.30pm on Friday 11th August.
It will be great to walk across the bridge again.
Time flies! Paolo Citti’s excellent cafe in Fornoli is 10 years old. There was a party last night to celebrate.
Lots of people gathered to celebrate. Well done Paolo and the team. Let’s hope there are lots more years to come.
I have returned to beautiful Bagni di Lucca after being away for almost 4 months. I love the winter here, especially the view from my balcony in Ponte a Serraglio.
Time for a walk to see familiar things.
Spring will be here soon, I love that too.
It is good to be back in bella Bagni di Lucca.
I am home in Australia for a while. Fortunately, fellow Australian, Liz Litzow was on hand for the opening night of the new enoteca and took some photos to share.
Don’t miss this event on Sunday in Fornoli!
Things are starting to happen in Bagni di Lucca.
In Gombereto and Fornoli…
Don’t forget the guided walks.
Today was glorious in Bagni di Lucca. I went for a walk from Ponte a Serraglio to Fornoli to make the most of the warm sunshine.
I think we will have rain again tomorrow…all the more reason to get out and enjoy the winter sun when it shines.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 