I traveled to Ca’ Momplin from Toronto, Canada. My whole purpose of the trip was to visit the vineyards, wineries, and the Alps.
I was successful in all. You can day-trip with your rental car to the French, Swiss or Italian Alps and back. I did….and it was awesome! The mountain roads are NOT for the faint-of-heart.
You can drive down to the Mediterranean Sea and back in 1/2 a day….or stay longer to go for a swim. Lyon, Nice & Monaco are all reachable in less than a 3 hr drive.
I was very pleased with Franco and Claudia’s service and hospitality. The local shops in Canale are a must visit, as well as the Pizzeria. Ask Franco…he’ll give you a map of the town and even call ahead to book you seating if needed. Stop in and have a Guinness at Peter Pan’s….shop at the grocery store and make new friends with the locals.
The Villa (the Dependance) that I rented was humble yet sooooooo relaxing. There is a TV there, but I never turned it on.
B. Raven (Toronto, Canada)