Frascaro, a tiny settlement with just over 400 residents, lies in the plains. Its name, meaning “branch” or “brushwood,” likely refers to the nearby Cereta forest. Archaeological excavations in the Bormida Valley indicate that the area was inhabited in the 5th century by a Germanic barbarian population.

It is remarkable how even such a small village has a continuously documented history dating back to around 1100, witnessing events such as the conflicts between Guelphs and Ghibellines, as well as countless other episodes that fill volumes of historical records, often sparking debates among historians over their complex narrative.
The main highlight of Frascaro is the parish church of San Nicolao. According to an inscribed plaque inside, the church was first built in 1219.

Over the centuries, it was expanded and rebuilt through various interventions, with the final major restorations completed in 1914 and the bell tower restored in 1950.

Since 2001, the village has hosted an annual festival celebrating flowers, gardens, and horticulture. Known as “Frascaro in Fiore”, the event features more than 100 exhibitors and has become a highlight of the local cultural calendar.