Let yourself be surprised by the atmosphere of the Park of Villa Reale at sunset, enjoying a starred menu on the lawn with lake view and accompanied by the notes of a violin in the background.

Here are the dates of the Chicnic at sunset 2025: Friday 4th July and Friday 1st August.

We renew the collaboration with Chefs Fabrizio and Andrea Girasoli, with one Michelin starred- restaurant Butterfly in Marlia.

A gourmet proposal in a picnic version to be enjoyed lying on one of the blankets overlooking the lake, waiting for the sunset, drinking a glass of sparkling wine.

To complete the experience,  a violin in background will accompany the evening.

Menus available soon #staytuned

Stroll through the gardens and discover the history of the property by visiting the museums, then take a seat at 7 pm in one of the blankets set up in the Café area, after picking up your basket.

Due to the exceptional nature of the chicnic, it will be necessary to book the entrance with the picnic by the Monday before the event, buying online the deposit.

We ask you to indicate any allergies or requests for vegetarian menus once you have made your purchase, no later than the previous Monday.

PRICES 2025

€80 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.

FAQ – Sunset chicnic

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 22/08
Do seasonal ticket holders have to buy tickets? Yes, it is an event that includes a gastronomic offer.