Il mill White, the protagonist of the historical brand of Italian biscuits and snacks exists for real. The famous icon that is glimpsed in the spot Advertising since the nineties it has been in Tuscany. Few people know that it is inside theAgriturismo delle Pile. The name "delle Pile" derives from the stone containers where the wooden mechanism of the mill fullers beat on the fabrics immersed in a special solution. It is located in the suggestive Val di Merse, near Siena. Today it has been renovated and has become a renowned hotel.
The Agriturismo delle Pile
The famous Mulino has become an agritourism facility located near Chiusdino. It extends for 12 hectares in the suggestive Val di Merse Natural Park. It is a place full of magic. It is not too far fromSan Galgano Abbey. The latter is currently completely in ruins and reduced to just the walls but, despite this, its beauty is unforgettable. The lack of a roof highlights the articulation of the architectural structure, an element in common with the abbeys of Melrose and Kelso in Scotland, of Tintern in Wales, of Cashel in Ireland and of Eldena in Germany and the Convento do Carmo in Lisbon.
The Agriturismo delle Pile has been recently renovated. For years it has been called the Pile Mill. It was built by the monks of the Abbey of Serena around 1200. It was mainly used to grind wheat. The fullers, on the other hand, carried out the "sodatura" of the cloths produced in Chiusdino up to the fifteenth century. Today the peculiarity compared to the past is that the mill is no longer white but coated in stone.
An unforgettable stay
Today in the famous mill it is possible to stay. It offers the extraordinary opportunity to spend a few days in one of the most famous places in the national collective imagination. It offers the splendor of a valley surrounded by unspoiled nature and full of magic. The structure offers many leisure e attractions. There is also a large swimming pool. It is possible to organize banquets, weddings, ceremonies and parties. For those looking for a more intimate atmosphere, there is a particular kitchen with a large fireplace in the center. It fully respects the style of the old ones country houses.
