The Convent that ...
Castello San Giuseppe, dating back to the 17th century, was once a convent and is now an elegant bed and breakfast.
Castello San Giuseppe is surrounded by lush gardens where you can jog along the marked trails, or simply relax in the swimming pool with hydromassage. With its prime hilltop location, it offers panoramic views over the lakes and countryside.
The elegant rooms feature a mix of traditional design and modern amenities, including hydromassage tubs and showers, and free Wi-Fi.
At Castello San Giuseppe you will find free parking in front of the ancient walls. The à la carte restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine. There are also 2 conference rooms with a maximum capacity of 80 people. The city of Ivrea is less than 10 minutes away by car.
... became a Castle
The area surrounding the San Giuseppe Castle is perfect for those who love historical, naturalistic and food and wine tourism.
The Canavese landscape is characterized by hills and lakes of glacial formation, and is surrounded by mountains crossed by scenic trails.
A perfect fusion of nature, history and art, in which the testimonies of a millenary history can be found: ancient villages, castles, churches and abbeys, immersed in a very green landscape full of waterways.
Re-enactments, festivals and popular traditions give life every year to moments of great charm and intensity, such as the Historical Carnival of Ivrea with its famous battle of the oranges.
The visitor can venture out in search of fragrant wines, traditional restaurants, festivals, small museums and antique and modern art markets.
The Canavese invites you to get to know its surprising riches through fascinating itineraries, immersed in a peaceful and genuine, fragrant, colorful and silent atmosphere.