Tuscany's Culinary Treats

For an autumnal turn in Europe you could do worse than to start with Tuscany, where the hills come alive each autumn with a feast of fall festivals timed to coincide with the harvests. Pick your pleasure among the region's countless hillside towns: Bagnone honors the humble chestnut, Castiglione d'Orcia uncorks its extra virgin olive oil, and San Miniato's famous truffles are shoveled onto area dinner plates. Rich, hearty meals are a staple of the season, and in most towns, a tasting tour goes hand in hand with all the revelry. Fall also heralds the start of the local hunting season; expect to see wild boar on most menus as you make your way across the countryside. For a postprandial nap, curl up on the couches at the intimate Campo Regio Relais. Sitting in scenic Siena, the Campo has just six rooms in sight of the city's Duomo, and makes a convenient, cozy base for exploring the region.

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