Since in the 13th century the Paleologi Marquis, who held the largest part of the territory of present-day Piedmont, chose the current location of the Palazzo Paleologi at Lu in Monferrato to erect their dwelling, you can be sure that today you will enjoy that prime choice by staying in a context truly rich in history and charm.
At one hour from Milan, Turin and Genoa and a half-hour from Alessandria, Casale and Valenza, the rooms and vacation apartments, the Palazzo Paleologi restaurant, were designed to recreate the historical dwelling of Monferrato with a careful renovation designed in collaboration with the Office of Monuments and Fine Arts in Turin.

Completed with the utmost care, the historical residence has kept intact the original typologies and materials as much as possible, thanks to the use of methodologies attentive to the environment and to the well-being of the guests.
Where possible, the dictates of bio-architecture were followed, with the use of natural plasters based on lime, water-based paints, and treatments of brickwork and parquet derived from natural products.
Today the philosophy of the historic Palazzo Paleologi is Slow Living: The slow life, to rediscover the rhythms of the past and the charm of Piedmont traditions in an atmosphere of calm and relaxation, ideal for those who are looking for a sensorial venue, in contact with the true life of a town, for an experience to remember.

Palazzo Paleologi is a historic residence redesigned for an authentic hospitality, in line with the tradition of vintage structure that welcomes and with the rural atmosphere of Lu, of the hills of Monferrato and of the Langhe.
The use of natural materials in the renovation of the apartments, furnishings only of Piedmont period furniture, modern equipment (air conditioning, internet connection, telephone, television, kitchen facilities etc.) make the vacation apartments of the Palazzo Paleologi an ideal location to spend a most pleasant vacation in Monferrato, discovering the enchanting hills of the Langhe in the heart of Piedmont.
Palazzo Paleologi offers:
Large rooms with pleasant living area.
For one - four guests.
Bed and breakfast.
Apartments with double or queen room and pleasant living area with rollaway kitchenette.
For one - four guests.
Bed and use of kitchen.
Groups: It is possible to book the entire building of Palazzo Paleologi and to exclusively use the spacious common rooms (kitchen, dining room and lounge.)
Amenities:
* Fully equipped kitchen
* Tea and coffee pot
* Bed and bath linens
* Kitchen linens
* Internet connection
* Direct telephone line
* Satellite TV
* Adjustable climate control
* Small dogs are allowed
Services:
* Buffet breakfast
* Free Parking
* Bicycles available (upon reservation)
* Special arrangements with: health center, stables, golf club, beach on the Ligurian Riviera, wineries for tours and tastings.

At Palazzo Paleologi you must not miss the restaurant with the typical cuisine of Monferrato.
The ancient rooms of the historic dwelling of Lu accommodate the arts of good cooking and hospitality.
On the menu of the Antico Monastero restaurant, only typical traditional recipes of Grandmother Maria presented in an innovative manner.
The ingredients are changed strictly according to the seasons and come from Luson soil.
The wines are those that originate in Monferrato, products from local growers.
The framework is the historic authenticity of Palazzo Paleologi, against a background of the enchanting panorama of the hills of Monferrato.
The Antico Monastero restaurant also offers the experience of the Paleologi Marquis menu, with dishes and flavours that descend from the medieval traditions of the noble family.
Expertise, balance, welcome, service, distinguish the Antico Monastero from among restaurants with typical Monferrato cuisine.

How to reach us:
BY PLANE:
We recommend that our guests rent a car to reach Palazzo Paleologi in Lu Monferrato.
Below are the distances; follow the directions given under By Car.
Linate Airport in Milan (Eastern Milan), 121 km
Malpensa Airport in Milan (North Milan), 116 km
Turin Airport, 118 km
Genoa Airport, 95 km
BY TRAIN:
Arrive at the Alessandria station (Turin -- Genoa line).
In front of the station you will find the ARFEA bus stop (tel.
+39 0...) for Lu Monferrato.
Get off at the Lu piazza and follow the signs.
Palazzo Paleologi is 300 meters away.
BY CAR:
From north Milan and Malpensa airport.
Highway A4 to Turin.
After the Biandrate interchange take the A26 Genoa – Voltri – Gravellona towards Genoa.
Exit at south Casale and follow the signs to Alessandria.
Drive 15 kilometers and arrive at Mirabello Monferrato, downtown turn right to get to Lu.
After 5 kilometers, having arrived at Lu piazza follow the signs for Palazzo Paleologi.
From south Milan and Linate airport.
Highway A7 to Genoa.
After Tortona take A21 Turin – Piacenza towards Turin and exit at west Alessandria.
From Trieste – Venice - Padua.
Highway A4 Turin – Trieste ends at Brescia, however highway A21 to Piacenza – Alessandria - Turin, exits at west Alessandria.
From Bologna.
Highway A1 ends at Piacenza, however highway A21 to Piacenza – Alessandria -- Turin, to west Alessandria.
From Florence, Genoa and Genoa Airport.
Highway A11 ends at Genoa, however follow the directions for Alessandria – Milan and take Highway A26.
Exit at west Alessandria.
From Turin and Turin Airport.
Highway A21 to Alessandria – Piacenza, exits west Alessandria.
From west Alessandria.
Follow the signs for Casale – Vercelli, get on SS 31 and after about a kilometer head towards Castelletto Monferrato – San Salvatore and in the town on the left you will find the signs for Lu.
From the piazza follow the signs and after about 300 meters, we will be happy to welcome you in the historic center of the town.

Location:
The historical residence Palazzo Paleologi is found at Lu Monferrato, village of ancient origins, also called Porta del Monferrato [Gateway of Monferrato] because of its prime position at the inception of that territory, known world-wide for its pleasant mountains, Sabaudian castles, prestigious wines and culinary delights.
An hour by car from Milan, from Turin and from Genoa and a half-hour from Alessandria, Casale and Valenza, Lu is the destination for those who desire to experience a vacation or a weekend with hallmarks of the good life, surrounded by nature, traditions and authentic flavours.
All around Lu, hills of vineyards and sunflowers; one-time stronghold of the Paleologi (in the 13th century), the Lords of Monferrato, the same who lived at Palazzo Paleologi, redesigned today as a distinctive and welcoming residence of vacation apartments with many services similar to a hotel.
The center of Lu, close to the historic residence Palazzo Paleologi, is not lacking in markets, stores, restaurants and services such as a bank and post office.
The atmosphere and rhythm of Lu and Palazzo Paleologi are absolutely Slow Living: calm and silence, tranquility and comfort, where inhabitants of the town live their lives, in an authentic ambiance uncontaminated by mass tourism, ideal for those who wish to rediscover the true Italian life and also for a few days to feel at one with the environment.
During a stay in Lu Monferrato there are countless opportunities to taste the regional specialties of Piedmont in the town festivals of Langhe and Monferrato, such as risotto in Sessame, peppers in Castiglione d'Asti, agnolotto in Santa Caterina.
Alba on the other hand is the realm of the rarest truffle honored at the annual Fair, highly attended international event.
Those who love antiques should not miss the markets of Nizza Monferrato (every third Sunday of the month), of Asti (every fourth Sunday) , of Canelli (every third Sunday) and of Casale Monferrato every second Sunday of the month.
In near-by Vignale, in August is held the Festival of the Dance.
In Lu, in May, the events are Rice and Roses and the Vespa Convention, in August the Festival of Grapes.
From May to October, the Open Castles event allows visiting of ancient castles and historical dwellings in Piedmont around Lu, between Langhe and Monferrato.