Still in the province of Alessandria but almost on the border with Asti, this small village of 150 inhabitants and its surrounding territory is the perfect place to admire the lavender in bloom during the summer months.

Situated on elevated ground, it lies at the center of seven hectares of cultivated fields of this fragrant plant.
But that’s not all: the village also offers a privileged viewpoint over the surrounding mountain crown, from Monviso

to the Ligurian Apennines and the foothills of the Langhe.

Probably of medieval origin, the village was once enclosed by defensive walls to withstand the countless skirmishes and battles between local nobles, including the Marquises of Monferrato, as well as between the Genovese and the hill and plain dwellers. French and Spanish armies also fought here.

The square tower at the center of the village, together with the ruins of walls and turrets, is the only remaining evidence of the old castle and was likely built in the late 1300s by the Asinara family.

At 545 meters above sea level, it is one of the best viewpoints in the village, alongside the Church of Sant’Anna.

The Renaissance-era Church of the Annunziata and the 16th-century Pieve of Sant’Onorato, notable for its rectangular apse and preserved period frescoes, are other points of interest.

In addition to lavender, the village is known for its peaches and strawberries, the latter celebrated with a festival on the third Sunday of May.