Sixteen hectares of park at sunset and a starred menu on a summer evening? Villa Reale Chicnic!
The appointment with the picnics at Villa Reale di Marlia is back, in collaboration with Butterfly, a Michelin star restaurant: Friday 5/07, Friday 19/07 and Friday 23/08!
Enjoy a unique menu created by Butterfly restaurant, led by Fabrizio Girasoli who with his son Andrea is creating a fresh and summery proposal to make the evening at Villa Reale surprising!
Walk in the gardens and discover the history of the property by visiting the museums, and then sit, starting at 19 in the area nearby the Café, where you will find blankets and pillows ready on the lawn.
Pick up your basket at the Café of Villa Reale and relax enjoying your wine among the nature in complete relaxation.
An exclusive experience between taste, art and nature.
€65 per person (minimum 2 people)
€40 per child
The price is per person and includes:
– exclusive entrance at sunset to the park of Villa Reale
– picnic basket (minimum 2 people; 1 bottle of classic French method sparkling wine every 2 guests, 1 juice per child)
– stations with blanket already set up.
For those who want to visit the museums, it is possible to add €6 per person for the visit of the Royal Villa with the apartments of Napoleon’s sister and the Clock House with the collections of Countess Pecci Blunt – last entry at 18:30.
How does it take place? You will find everything in the central lawn, in the area near the Café: the blankets with pillows will be prepared according to the reservations received. Just relax and pick up your basket at the Café from 19:00.
At what time? We recommend to arrive around 17:30, so to have time to visit the park and the two museums (with an additional ticket of € 6.00) and then reach the Café where you can pick up your basket between 19:00 and 20:00. The event ends with darkness.
Where to book baskets? It is possible to reserve on our online shop from May.
Once the booking has been made, you’ll receive an email that we kindly ask you to present at the tickets’ office on the evening of the event, where the rest of the participation fee will be paid (by card or cash).
The chicnic area will be set up according to the reservations – you can not change the arrangement of blankets on the evening of the picnic. In the case of several friends would like to participate together, we kindly ask you to make just one reservation or notify by email which reservations are “together”.
Choice of menu or any allergies? We ask you to reply to the email once the payment has been made, indicating if you want the vegetarian basket and/or we have any allergies, not later than the Monday before the event.
Requests received on the day of the event cannot be satisfy.
Is the deposit refundable? No, if you do not attend the event (on the official date or on the date of recovery due to rain) we kindly ask you to notify us in advance.
Is it possible to visit the museums? Of course, it is possible to add €6.00 directly to the ticket office to visit the Royal Villa and the Clock House. The last entrance is at 18:30, closing time at 19:00.
Is it possible to reserve the day of the event? No, reservations will close the previous Monday.
In case of rain? The event will be postponed to 06/09.
Do seasonal ticket holders have to buy tickets? Yes, it is an event that includes a gastronomic offer.
Rinascenze by night Festival 2024: Three evenings of mid-August dedicated to art among the magic of the illuminated gardens of Villa Reale di Marlia.
The event “Le Rinascenze”, organized by Kreativa, a local school dedicated to art in all its forms, will return during the weekend around San Lorenzo night in its evening version: Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August from 6PM until midnight.
A program full of events (available from early summer), which will be repeated in three evenings will feature numerous artists: dancers, painters, theater, photographers, improvisers, singers, sculptors and jugglers for a real blaze of art.
The illuminated gardens of Villa Reale will be the setting and not only, for performances for adults and for children too. There will also be exhibitions of paintings, sculptures and photos in the stables and lemon houses, already open from the previous week.
Additionally different musical proposals, several theater performances and cultural meetings for three nights in which the initiatives will be continuously performed under the starry sky of Villa Reale.
At what time can I enter the park ? Access is allowed from 6 PM onwards, with last entry recommended for 10 PM.
What time does the event end? The event will end at midnight.
Where can I buy tickets? Starting from the month of July
How to access the park with the online ticket? Once you have purchased your ticket online, you will receive your electronic tickets via email. On the day of the event, we ask you to go directly at the entrance gate with the QRcode received, the digital copy will be sufficient.
Can I purchase tickets on the day of the event? Only in case of residual availability.
Is it possible to have dinner in the park? Yes, you’ll find artisan foccacce, cakes and ice creams continuously until 11:30 PM. Table reservations are not accepted.
Where is it possible to enjoy a picnic? Picnics are possible in the central gardens of the park, making sure you leave no trace when you are done.
Is it possible to visit the museums? Yes, Clock House and the Royal Villa will be open until 11:30 PM with last access at 11 PM.
In case of rain? The event will still take place.
Is the ticket refundable? No, it is valid for the chosen date only; if you can’t come you can give it to others.
Do season ticket holders have to buy a ticket? Yes, it is an extra event and it is necessary to pay only the surcharge due to the event. We strongly recommend to buy it on our website so to help us with the entries.
Where is it possible to park? There are 2 parking spaces, one on the avenue leading to the entrance and the other following the signs for P2.
4 summer Fridays surrounded by the gardens of Villa Reale and accompanied by live music: Aperitivando!
Relax at the Villa Reale Café with an aperitif overlooking the lake.
Cocktails and bubbles await you, with background music, delicious finger food and colorful blankets.
The appointments with aperitifs in the garden are for Friday 7th June, 28th June, 12th July and 26th July.
Stroll through the gardens and reach the Villa Reale Café to taste a Royal Elisa accompanied by finger food.
You will find blankets and pillows on the lawn to enjoy the atmosphere of the gardens at sunset with the background music of the Restauro Band that accompany the evening with the duo guitar and voice of Emiliano and Irene.
At what time? It will be possible to access the park from 18, the aperitif will end by 22:00.
Where does it take place? At the Café of Villa Reale. You will find blankets on the meadows around the Café where you can sit, as well as tables and chairs.
How much does it cost? The cost is €15.00 per person including park entrance and one cocktail.
How to book? Select the date on the calendar of our shop online.
Will the ticket purchased online be refundable? No, if you can’t attend the event, you can give your ticket to friends and relatives who can use it on the booked date.
Can I book the day of the event? Only in case of remaining availability.
In case of rain? The event will be postponed to August 2.
Do seasonal tickets holders have to buy tickets? No, it will be enough to supplement the difference due to the event directly at the ticket office of €6.00.
Misterica – event signed Halloween Celebration – returns to the park of Villa Reale di Marlia (LU) with its fourth edition in the darkness of Friday 25 October 2024 and Saturday 26 October 2024.
On the nights of Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October 2024, it will again be possible to venture into the darkness in the park of Villa Reale, through a new traveling show that will allow you to immerse yourself in a fantastic story made up of places, entities and mysteries.
The attendants of Villa Reale will accompany each tour in the darkest corners of the park with a new spooky tale, for the 30th amazing edition of Halloween Celebration .
How it takes place: The mysterious visit will leave every quarter of an hour from the main gate and the group will be accompanied to the haunted gardens all the time.
Language of actors: ITALIAN.
What time: Mystery tours will start every 15 minutes, from 7pm till midnight.
Duration: Each tour/show will last approximately 50 minutes.
How many people per tour? Maximum 30 people.
Reservation: mandatory by pre-purchasing the special Misterica tickets on our website, which will be available from the end of summer. Minors MUST be accompanied.
Is the ticket purchased online refundable? No, in case of failure to attend the event you can give your ticket to friends and relatives who will be able to use it on the date and time booked.
Can I book on the day of the event? Only in case of residual availability.
In case of rain: the event will still take place so comfortable shoes and adventure!
Can I buy the ticket on the spot? Only if not all available tickets have been sold, priority to those who buy the ticket online, and eventually only until the maximum number of tickets that can be sold is reached, i.e. 30 people for each tour.
Even if I have a season ticket, do I have to book and pay for Misterica? Yes, since it is an extra event, only the surcharge due to the event will be requested.
Is the tour accessible? The tour is partially accessible and for this reason an ad hoc itinerary has been created at 8.30pm both on Fridays and Saturdays. People with disabilities and their companion will be able to participate for free but must still make a reservation!
Can you park near the entrance? Yes, 2 parking spaces are available, one on the avenue leading to the entrance and the other following the signs for P2.
How far is Lucca? 10 minutes (7km).
Given the great success of the first edition last May, the appointment with the Vintage Market of Villa Reale di Marlia for Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29!
We will open again our lemon houses where it will be possible to browse among the objects belonging to the counts Pecci Blunt. We are already working to find many unique pieces inside the Palazzina dell’Orologio, excited to be able to give a second life to pieces of the Villa’s history.
Saturday 28 September and Sunday 29 September will be an excellent opportunity to take home a memory of the past of Villa Reale and take the opportunity to walk in the sixteen hectares of park and learn about history through our museums.
The vintage market will be accessible to all those who buy the park ticket, to which it will be possible to add €6 to visit the private collections of the Countess Pecci Blunt inside the Palazzina dell’Orologio and the rooms in empire style of Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi.
How does it take place? You will find the objects for sale in the lemon houses of the historic park of Villa Reale!
What time? From 10:00 to 18:00.
Where to book the entrance? We recommend to buy the ticket on our shop online to skip the line! Park only ticket to see the market.
Can I visit museums? Of course, you can add €6.00 to the park ticket for a visit to the Royal Villa and the Clock House.
In case of rain? The market is covered as it takes place in lemon houses and the park and museums can be visited even in the rain!
What objects can I find?! Games, vases, dishes, glasses, phones, tables, lampshades, benches, chairs, cabinets, mirrors, and…. come and see by yourself!
Should seasonal ticket holders have to buy a ticket? No, the admission is free.
You can enjoy a guided tour of the gardens at Villa Reale, on Friday and Saturday afternoon at 15:00 (and on some Sundays in August and September in the morning at 10:30). Prepare yourself to be delighted!
Check availability on the online calendar and buy your ticket in advance for your preferred start time. Remember that the tour lasts at least 90 minutes.
The event organised in conjunction with the main gardens of the Grandi Giardini Italiani network is back, scheduled for Monday 1st April!
Desire to explore, lunch basket and picnic blanket will be the elements for a fun-filled day with friends!