# Casa Maria Luigia > Casa Maria Luigia is Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore's country house (luxury bed & breakfast) near Modena, Italy, part of the Francescana Family. Guests stay in an 18th-century villa in the Emilian countryside and can book the Francescana at Maria Luigia dining experience, a 9-course menu with iconic dishes from Osteria Francescana (three Michelin stars). ## Key facts - Address: Stradello Bonaghino 56, San Damaso, Modena (Emilia-Romagna), Italy - Phone: +39 059 469054 - Email: info@casamarialuigia.com - Check-in: from 15:00 - Check-out: by 10:00 - Pets: service dogs only - Facilities: two wood-decked swimming pools, tennis court, fitness area, leisure gardens, wood-burning pizza oven, vegetable garden, traditional balsamic vinegar cellar (Acetaia Maria Luigia) - Founders: Massimo Bottura, Lara Gilmore - Group: Francescana Family (https://francescanafamily.it/) - Languages: English (https://casamarialuigia.com/), Italian (https://casamarialuigia.com/it/) - Booking: rooms can be booked online up to one year in advance; opening days and seasonal schedule are on the FAQ page. ## Pages (English) - [Acetaia Maria Luigia](https://casamarialuigia.com/acetaia-maria-luigia/): In 2022 Casa Maria Luigia expanded, we acquired and restored our neighbor’s property, an old Acetaia or balsamic vinegar cellar founded in 1969. With it came more than 1200 barrels, some dating back… - [Activities](https://casamarialuigia.com/activities/) - [Al Gatto Verde](https://casamarialuigia.com/al-gatto-verde/): Welcome to Al Gatto Verde at Casa Maria Luigia! Al Gatto Verde is surrounded by grand oak trees, vineyards and the old barn that has become Acetaia Maria Luigia. Chef Jessica Rosval and her team have… - [CASA LU](https://casamarialuigia.com/casa-lu/) - [Contact](https://casamarialuigia.com/contacts/): Casa Maria Luigia - Stradello Bonaghino 56 - San Damaso - Modena, Italy - info@casamarialuigia.com - tel. +39 059 469054 - [Francescana at Maria Luigia](https://casamarialuigia.com/francescana-at-maria-luigia/): FRANCESCANA at MARIA LUIGIA experience features a 9 course dinner menu with some of the most iconic dishes once served in Osteria Francescana, our three-Michelin starred restaurant. It is open to the… - [Home](https://casamarialuigia.com/): Casa Maria Luigia è una dimora intima e raccolta, situata nella campagna emiliana. Abbiamo acquistato questa proprietà del XVIII secolo con l’intenzione di estendere il concetto di hospitality oltre… - [In-house experiences](https://casamarialuigia.com/in-house-experiences/) - [Info & FAQ](https://casamarialuigia.com/faq/): The Country House features a wood decked swimming pool, tennis court, leisure gardens, lounging areas, a wood burning pizza oven and vegetable garden. - [Our restaurants in Modena](https://casamarialuigia.com/our-restaurants-in-modena/) - [Our restaurants in Modena](https://casamarialuigia.com/al-gatto-verde/our-restaurants-in-modena/) - [Press Release](https://casamarialuigia.com/press-release/) - [Reservations](https://casamarialuigia.com/reservations/) - [Rooms](https://casamarialuigia.com/rooms/) - [Wine List](https://casamarialuigia.com/wine-list/) ## Pagine (italiano) - [Acetaia Maria Luigia](https://casamarialuigia.com/acetaia-maria-luigia/): Nel 2022 Casa Maria Luigia si è ampliata, acquisendo e restaurando la proprietà del nostro vicino, un’antica acetaia fondata nel 1969, con la quale sono state costruite più di 1200 botti, alcune dell… - [Al Gatto Verde](https://casamarialuigia.com/al-gatto-verde/): Benvenuti Al Gatto Verde di Casa Maria Luigia!Abbracciato da vigneti e grandi querce, Al Gatto Verde sorge a fianco della nostra Acetaia Maria Luigia. La chef Jessica Rosval e il suo team hanno creat… - [Arte e Cultura](https://casamarialuigia.com/experiences__old/art-culture/) - [Camere](https://casamarialuigia.com/rooms/): Non esistono due camere uguali. Abbiamo selezionato con cura le opere d'arte e i pezzi di design per ogni stanza. Molte cose provengono dalla memoria visiva di Osteria Francescana, altre dalla nostra… - [CASA LU](https://casamarialuigia.com/casa-lu/) - [Contatti](https://casamarialuigia.com/contacts/): Casa Maria Luigia è aperta dal Martedì pomeriggio fino a domenica a mezzogiorno. - [Cucina](https://casamarialuigia.com/experiences__old/food/) - [Francescana at Maria Luigia](https://casamarialuigia.com/?page_id=4081): Accomodatevi ai nostri tavoli comuni, condividete un pasto, ascoltate le storie che hanno plasmato la nostra cucina, fate domande ai nostri chef nella cucina a vista e assaporate questo teatro di sap… - [Francescana at Maria Luigia](https://casamarialuigia.com/francescana-at-maria-luigia/): Accomodatevi ai nostri tavoli comuni, condividete un pasto, ascoltate le storie che hanno plasmato la nostra cucina, fate domande ai nostri chef nella cucina a vista e assaporate questo teatro di sap… - [Home](https://casamarialuigia.com/): Ci sono voluti anni per trovare questo luogo speciale – lo abbiamo riempito con la nostra collezione privata di cose preferite: arte contemporanea, libri, dischi in vinile, auto e moto italiane stori… - [I nostri ristoranti a Modena](https://casamarialuigia.com/our-restaurants-in-modena/) - [I nostri ristoranti a Modena](https://casamarialuigia.com/al-gatto-verde/our-restaurants-in-modena/) - [Info & FAQ](https://casamarialuigia.com/faq/): Saremo lieti di accogliervi per farvi vivere il paesaggio emiliano e scoprire i tesori della regione Emilia-Romagna. Il nostro team sarà lieto di aiutarvi ad arricchire il vostro soggiorno prenotando… - [Motori](https://casamarialuigia.com/experiences__old/motors/) - [Prenotazioni](https://casamarialuigia.com/reservations/): Casa Maria Luigia è aperta dal martedì alla domenica a mezzogiorno. - [Press Release](https://casamarialuigia.com/press-release/) - [Sostenibilità](https://casamarialuigia.com/?page_id=4467) - [Sport](https://casamarialuigia.com/experiences__old/sport/) ## Experiences around Modena Bookable through the Casa Maria Luigia team (info@casamarialuigia.com). - BIG LUCIANO EXPERIENCE (Art & Culture, Modena): Visit the Maestro’s country Villa, now turned into a museum, and discover the secrets of the Municipal Theater of Modena named after Luciano Pavarotti. Half day with English speaking guide From 480 Euros per couple (Self drive) From 900 Euro per couple including transfer with English speaking drive… - E-BIKE FOODIE TOUR (Sport, Modena): Explore the hills of Modena following bike tracks among woods and vineyards. Visit the picturesque village of Castelvetro. Enjoy a tasty pitstop of your choice between a local winery or Parmigiano Reggiano producer. Half a day with English speaking guide and bike rental From 550 Euros per couple *A… - FERRARI DRIVE AND DREAM (Motors, Maranello): Live a full Ferrari experience. Visit the Ferrari museum in Maranello, rest for lunch at “Cavallino” restaurant by Massimo Bottura and top your experience by driving a Ferrari Challenge car on Modena racetrack. From 1.250 Euros per couple (Self drive) *Advance reservation required REQUEST INFORMATI… - FOODIES PARADISE (Food, Modena): Visit the production of two of the most iconic delicacies of Modena, savor the world-famous Parmigiano Reggiano and the delicious Lambrusco wine. Half day with English speaking guide From 390 Euros per couple (Self drive) From 740 Euro per couple including transfer with English speaking driver *Adv… - GOLF (Sport, Modena): Modena Golf Club is only 15 minutes away. Enjoy a sunny day in the countryside and play at the 9 or 18 holes courses. Golf clubs and accessories available for rental at the Golf Club. REQUEST INFORMATION - LEATHER WORKSHOP & CITY TOUR (Art & Culture, Modena): Create your own leather tortellino in one of Italy’s oldest artisanal leather workshop: the “Vacchetta Grassa” in Modena’s historical city center. Experience street food at the historical food market Albinelli and finish off with a a glass of refreshing sparkling Lambrusco. Half day with English sp… - MIXOLOGY EXPERIENCE (Food, Modena): Discover the fascinating stories behind iconic drinks such as Negroni and Americano. Explore variations with locally sourced ingredients such as Balsamic Vinegar by Casa Maria Luigia and Lambrusco wine. Two hours English class at Ex Spaccio delle carceri Cocktail Bar with professional bartender Fro… - PARMA HAM AND CHEESE EXPERIENCE (Food, Parma): Experience the very best of Parma. Explore local producers of the city’s most renowned specialties: Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano. Full day with English speaking guide From 790 Euros per couple (Self drive) From 1.240 Euro per couple including transfer with English speaking driver *Advance rese… - RAVENNA & MOSAIC WORKSHOP (Art & Culture, Ravenna): Discover Ravenna city center and its stunning UNESCO World Heritage mosaics. Participate in a private mosaic workshop. Full day with English speaking guide From 520 Euros per couple (Self drive) From 980 Euro per couple including transfer with English speaking driver *Advance reservation required R… - ROSOLA AND MODENA’S HILLS (Food, Modena): Take a panoramic drive in the countryside and visit Rosola, our Parmigiano Reggiano supplier. Complete the day with a Lambrusco wine tasting on the hills of Modena. Full day with English speaking guide From 700 Euros per couple (Self drive) From 1.200 Euro per couple including transfer with English… - SUPERCAR RENTAL (Motors, Modena): Live an unforgettable experience in the land of supercars. Drive the car of your dreams in an exclusive escorted road rallies throughout the Italian Motor Valley. Get on board and enjoy this journey. Quote upon request *Advance reservation required REQUEST INFORMATION - TASTE OF MODENA:HISTORY & FOOD (Art & Culture, Modena): Walk through the UNESCO historic city center indulging at the Albinelli local food market. Taste locally produced cold cuts, Lambrusco wine, tortellini, tigelle and balsamic vinegar ice cream in a street food style lunch. Duration: 3 hours with English speaking guide From 450 Euro per couple (Self… - VIGNOLA GELATO EXPERIENCE (Food, Vignola): Discover the village of Vignola, it’s beautiful Rocca (Fortress), savour the famous Barozzi cake, created with an ancient and highly secret recipe, and top your experience with a master class to create your own italian gelato. Half day with English speaking guide From 570 Euros per couple (Self dri… ## FAQ ### DEFINIZIONI Dati personali Costituisce dato personale qualunque informazione che, direttamente o indirettamente, anche in collegamento con qualsiasi altra informazione, ivi compreso un numero di identificazione personale, renda identificata o identificabile una persona fisica. Dati di utilizzo Sono le informazioni raccolte automaticamente attraverso l’utilizzo di questo Sito (anche da applicazioni di terze parti integrate) da parte degli Utenti, tra cui: gli indirizzi IP anonimizzati, i nomi a dominio dei computer, tablet e smartphone, utilizzati dall’Utente, gli indirizzi in notazione URI (Uniform Resource Identifier), l’orario della richiesta, il metodo utilizzato nell’inoltrare la richiesta al server, la dimensione del file ottenuto in risposta, il codice numerico indicante lo stato della risposta dal server (buon fine, errore, ecc.) il Paese di provenienza, le caratteristiche del browser e del sistema operativo utilizzati dal visitatore, le varie connotazioni temporali della visita (ad esempio il tempo di permanenza su ciascuna pagina) e i dettagli relativi all’itinerario seguito all’interno dell’Applicazione, con particolare riferimento alla sequenza delle pagine consultate, ai parametri relativi al sistema operativo e all’ambiente informatico dell’Utente. Utente L'individuo che utilizza il Sito e che generalmente coincide con l'Interessato. L’Utente che effettua almeno un acquisto sul Sito può anche essere denominato “Cliente”. Interessato La persona fisica cui si riferiscono i dati personali. Titolare del Trattamento (o Titolare) La persona fisica o giuridica, l'Autorità pubblica, il servizio o altro organismo che, singolarmente o insieme ad altri, determina le finalità e i mezzi del trattamento di dati personali e gli strumenti adottati, ivi comprese le misure di sicurezza relative al funzionamento ed alla fruizione del Sito. In relazione alla presente privacy policy Il Titolare FRANCESCANA SRL, con sede in 41121 Modena (MO), Via Stella, 22, P.IVA (IT) 02626020362. Email: privacy@osteriafrancescana.it Si informano gli Utenti che il Titolare è anche il proprietario del Sito. Responsabile del Trattamento (o Responsabile) La persona fisica, giuridica, la pubblica amministrazione e/o qualsiasi altro Ente che tratta i dati personali degli Utenti per conto del Titolare. In relazione alla presente privacy policy il Responsabile del trattamento dei dati personali degli Utenti è TEAM 99 SRLS, con sede in 41037 MIRANDOLA (MO), VIA AGNINI, 61/A, P.IVA IT03703930366. Email: privacy@team99.it Ulteriore Responsabile del Trattamento (o Hoster) La persona fisica, giuridica e/o qualsiasi altro Ente che, per conto del Titolare o del Responsabile, “ospita” e quindi riceve tutti i dati di navigazione e delle operazioni effettuate sul Sito. In relazione alla presente privacy policy, l’Ulteriore responsabile del trattamento dei dati personali degli Utenti, nominato dal Responsabile, è Enter srl, con sede in 20128, Milano (MI), via Stefanardo da Vimercate, 28, P.IVA (IT) 03704230964. Email: privacy@enter.it Sito (o Applicazione) Lo strumento hardware o software mediante il quale sono raccolti e trattati i dati personali degli Utenti. Servizi I Servizi forniti agli Utenti dal Titolare tramite il Sito. Cookie Piccola porzione di dati conservata all'interno del dispositivo dell'Utente. ### HOW CAN I BOOK A ROOM? Bookings are open on our website up to one year in advance. Check our availability updated live and reserve your preferred dates here. ### WHAT IS YOUR CANCELATION POLICY? Non-Refundable Rate. A full pre-payment will be taken at the time of booking. The reservation cannot be canceled or modified at any time. Only non-refundable rates give you the opportunity to add the Francescana at Maria Luigia dining experience to your reservation. Flexible Rate. Cancellation is possible by 6 pm fourteen days prior to your arrival to avoid full-stay penalty charges. A valid credit card is required to guarantee all bookings. Casa Maria Luigia reserves the right to verify the validity of the credit card before guest arrival. ### WHAT TIME CAN I CHECK IN / CHECK OUT? Casa Maria Luigia is open five nights per week from Tuesday at 3 pm until Sunday at noon. Check in from 3:00 pm until midnight. Check out by 10:00 am ### WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY FOR EACH ROOM? All our rooms have double beds and can comfortably accommodate 2 guests. To accommodate a third person or other requests please contact the reservation office: info@casamarialuigia.com ### CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN? Casa Maria Luigia welcomes everyone from the age of 12 onwards. ### CAN I BRING MY PET? The only pets we can welcome are service dogs. ### WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OSTERIA FRANCESCANA AND FRANCESCANA AT MARIA LUIGIA? Osteria Francescana is our three-Michelin star restaurant located in the historical center of Modena. Francescana at Maria Luigia is the dining experience we offer in Casa Maria Luigia. It features a 9 course dinner menu with some of the most iconic dishes once served in Osteria Francescana. Dinner is served at our communal tables, dishes are accompanied by storytelling of their origins, and our open kitchen gives you the opportunity to see the final plating while interacting with our chefs. ### WHAT ARE THE OPENING DAYS OF FRANCESCANA AT MARIA LUIGIA? From May to October Francescana at Maria Luigia serves dinner everyday. From November to April dinner is served from Tuesday to Saturday. Doors open at 19:30pm. We kindly ask you to be on time to enjoy the full menu. Our experience serves everyone at the same time. Don’t miss out! ### HOW LONG IS THE DINING EXPERIENCE? The dining experience lasts about 3 ½ hours. Doors open at 19:30pm. We kindly ask you to be on time to enjoy the full menu. Our experience serves everyone at the same time. Don’t miss out! ### CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE ALLERGIES AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS? Our team is happy to accommodate any allergy or dietary restrictions. Please inform us ahead of time to offer you the best experience. ### HOW CAN I GET THERE? Casa Maria Luigia Stradello bonaghino 56, 41126 Modena By car: from A1 highway we suggest taking the Modena Sud exit. Casa Maria is only 10 minutes drive away. By train: the nearest train station is Modena Stazione Centrale. It is about 20 minutes drive from our property. By airplane: the nearest international airports are in Bologna (Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi – 40 min drive away) and in Milan ( Linate or Malpensa – 2 h drive away). By helicopter: Land directly at Casa Maria Luigia’s private landing pad. Reach out to reservations to arrange details. Our team can help you arrange private transportation to and from the property upon request. info@casamarialuigia.com ### IS FOOD / DINNER INCLUDED IN MY ROOM RATE? Room rates include our Emilian one-of-a-kind breakfast, a selection of savory and sweet snacks available in the house kitchen and mini bar drinks. The dining experience in Francescana at Maria Luigia is not included in the reservation unless selected and paid during the booking process. ## Press coverage - [FalfstaffDas geheime Hideaway des weltbesten Kochs](https://casamarialuigia.com/falfstaff-das-geheime-hideaway-des-weltbesten-kochs/) - [Condé Nast TravellerMassimo Bottura’s Italian B&B is everything you’d imagine it to be, and then some](https://casamarialuigia.com/conde-nast-travellermassimo-botturas-italian-bb-is-everything-youd-imagine-it-to-be-and-then-some/) - [Food Next當名廚跨足旅館業 精緻美食配上特色旅館顧客體驗大升級](https://casamarialuigia.com/food-next%e7%95%b6%e5%90%8d%e5%bb%9a%e8%b7%a8%e8%b6%b3%e6%97%85%e9%a4%a8%e6%a5%ad-%e7%b2%be%e7%b7%bb%e7%be%8e%e9%a3%9f%e9%85%8d%e4%b8%8a%e7%89%b9%e8%89%b2%e6%97%85%e9%a4%a8%e9%a1%a7%e5%ae%a2%e9%ab%94/) - [Design House Korea셰프 마시모 보투라의 카사 마리아 루이자](https://casamarialuigia.com/design-house-korea%ec%85%b0%ed%94%84-%eb%a7%88%ec%8b%9c%eb%aa%a8-%eb%b3%b4%ed%88%ac%eb%9d%bc%ec%9d%98-%ec%b9%b4%ec%82%ac-%eb%a7%88%eb%a6%ac%ec%95%84-%eb%a3%a8%ec%9d%b4%ec%9e%90/) - [BBCThe future of food according to Massimo Bottura](https://casamarialuigia.com/bbcthe-future-of-food-according-to-massimo-bottura/) - [Elle EspañaCasa Maria Luigia, retiro a la italiana](https://casamarialuigia.com/elle-espanacasa-maria-luigia-retiro-a-la-italiana/) - [Elle Decore ItaliaCome a casa](https://casamarialuigia.com/elle-decore-italiacome-a-casa/) - [The TimesCasa Maria Luigia: an exclusive review of Massimo Bottura’s new hotel](https://casamarialuigia.com/the-timescasa-maria-luigia-an-exclusive-review-of-massimo-botturas-new-hotel/) - [TijdOmzeil de wachtlijst van ‘s werelds beste restaurant: chef Massimo Bottura opent B&B](https://casamarialuigia.com/tijdomzeil-de-wachtlijst-van-s-werelds-beste-restaurant-chef-massimo-bottura-opent-bb/) - [L’EchoThe future of food according to Massimo Bottura](https://casamarialuigia.com/lechothe-future-of-food-according-to-massimo-bottura/) - [Food&SensLara Gilmore et massimo Bottura crèent Casa Maria Luigia une maison d’Hôtes proche de Modène](https://casamarialuigia.com/foodsenslara-gilmore-et-massimo-bottura-creent-casa-maria-luigia-une-maison-dhotes-proche-de-modene/) - [CN TravellerAllora Bottura](https://casamarialuigia.com/cn-traveller-allora-bottura/) - [GQ FranceLa cuisine est un acte d’amour](https://casamarialuigia.com/gq-francela-cuisine-est-un-acte-damour/) - [Canadas 100 BestLara Gilmore, Massimo Bottura’s partner in life and in business, is the soul of a new project called Casa Maria Luigia.](https://casamarialuigia.com/canadas-100-bestlara-gilmore-massimo-botturas-partner-in-life-and-in-business-is-the-soul-of-a-new-project-called-casa-maria-luigia/) - [LuxuoCasa Maria Luigia is Massimo Bottura’s First Luxury Bed & Breakfast in Italy](https://casamarialuigia.com/luxuocasa-maria-luigia-is-massimo-botturas-first-luxury-bed-breakfast-in-italy/) - [Vogue FranceLe chef Massimo Bottura ouvre son premier hôtel en Italie](https://casamarialuigia.com/voguele-chef-massimo-bottura-ouvre-son-premier-hotel-en-italie/) - [GQ AustraliaInside The Luxury Italian B&B Headed By The Star Chef Behind The World’s Best Restaurant](https://casamarialuigia.com/gq-australiainside-the-luxury-italian-bb-headed-by-the-star-chef-behind-the-worlds-best-restaurant/) - [Casa VogueDe primeira viagem](https://casamarialuigia.com/casa-vogue-de-primeira-viagem/) - [ForbesSnagging A Reservation At This Luxury B&B In Italy Will Be Tough](https://casamarialuigia.com/forbessnagging-a-reservation-at-this-luxury-bb-in-italy-will-be-tough/) - [The Wall Street JournalHome away from home](https://casamarialuigia.com/the-wall-street-journalhome-away-from-home/) ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://casamarialuigia.com/sitemap_index.xml) - [Francescana Family](https://francescanafamily.it/) - [Massimo Bottura](https://massimobottura.it/)