Franciacorta
Franciacorta (Italy): five eco-conscious itineraries with MICHELIN
With its range of innovative solutions to facilitate more mindful travel that has less of an impact on the environment – including state-of-the-art tyres for cars, motorbikes and bicycles, not to mention the famous Red Guide, which remains an invaluable source of reliable advice – MICHELIN contributes to making each and every one of your journeys more enjoyable.
Travelling through the Franciacorta (Italy) with the MICHELIN Guide
From Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants to charming residences nestled in the beautiful Italian countryside, the MICHELIN Guide helps make your travels even more special.
Motorboats, vintage cars and racetrack driving in Franciacorta
From the Cantieri Riva boatyard to roads that wind their way through vineyards and historic villages, the region between Brescia and Lake Iseo celebrates the past, present and future of cars and boats alike. Here, you’ll find centres of excellence and extraordinarily scenic routes, many of which are dotted with top-quality Michelin-starred restaurants.
Visits, touring itineraries and sights of interest in Franciacorta (Italy) recommended by local experts
Chefs, wine-producers and Consortium members reveal their favourite places and hidden gems in the Franciacorta region
The wines of Franciacorta (Lombardy, Italy): historical influences and innovative pioneers
The intoxicating nuances of Franciacorta wines over the centuries, stories of innovation, and a strong wine tradition in a region with a unique microclimate, history and geographical location.
Exploring the arts, crafts and culture of the beautiful and little-known Franciacorta region (Lombardy, Italy)
Not only is the Franciacorta region home to excellent food and wine, beautiful vineyards and charming tourist sights dotted between Brescia and the shores of Lake Iseo, it also boasts a rich artistic heritage and a vibrant arts and crafts tradition. Let’s explore the region together!
Bold and eclectic food and wine pairings in Franciacorta, Italy
Franciacorta’s red, white and rosé wines include many different grape varieties and methods of production, and provide the perfect accompaniment to the region’s cuisine, including game, poultry, vegetables and lake fish.
Exploring Franciacorta with Michelin
It has been suggested that the unusual name of this region lying between Brescia and Lake Iseo is a reference to France (Francia in Italian), although another interpretation favours the idea that the area was once a corte franca, or a free zone exempt from the payment of taxes to the monks who cultivated the land here.
