Historic homes and Salone Off in Piedmont: itineraries and events at

Historic homes and Salone Off in Piedmont: itineraries and events at monuments (May 2026)

In May Piedmont's historic residences open up for a series of visits and cultural events promoted by the Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane (ADSI), in connection with the Turin International Book Fair. Activities focus on heritage protection, cultural programming and public access; several events are free or require prior booking.

• Main period: Salone Off, 8-19 May 2026 — seven properties in the provinces of Turin and Cuneo host events on history, art and local identity.
• ADSI National Day: 24 May 2026 — over 500 private residences open for free across Italy; 36 venues in Piedmont including palaces, castles, villas and historic gardens.

Selected events

• Saturday 9 May 2026 — Villa Bona, Carignano (TO), 17:00: author meeting with Angelo Berton for "Vegania"; organized with ADSI. Booking recommended (info: [email protected], phone +39 3392651393).
• Sunday 10 May 2026 — Distilleria Storica Chialva, Pancalieri (TO), 15:00-17:00: guided visits, presentations and tastings as part of "Omnia Menta". Free event with mandatory booking (info and reservations: www.menta.it/visite/).
• Saturday 16 May 2026 — Palazzo dei Conti di Bricherasio (TO), 16:00: author talk with Beppe Minello and presentation of the novel "Anonima Cronisti"; in cooperation with ADSI.
• Sunday 17 May 2026 — Castello della Margarita (CN), 10:00-18:00: visits and ateliers with plein air painting activities; access to the honor courtyard is free; guided tours to the garden and the Chinese apartment are paid (€10, every 45 minutes; no reservation required).
• Sunday 17 May 2026 — Villa Corinna, Villanova Mondovì (CN), 10:00-12:30 / 14:30-18:00: exhibition "Leafing Through the World" on late 19th–early 20th-century travel books; exhibition entry is free, visits to the park and some rooms are paid (info and reservations: +39 3402500419, [email protected]).

How to take part

Find the full programme and updates on the official ADSI website. Many appointments need booking: check schedules, entry fees and access rules before traveling. Some events are free but seats may be limited.

Where to go (example)

Villa Bona
Via Monte di Pietà, 3, 10041 Carignano (TO), Italy
Coordinates: 44.9075881, 7.6766831