L'OFFICIEL reveals its favourite addresses to appreciate the Eternal City in all its splendour.

We take advantage of the month of May to enjoy the gentle Italian spring over a long weekend. For an Audrey Hepburn-style Roman vacation - one where la dolce vita is the keyword - L'OFFICIEL has listed the unmissable and unique spots to discover.&nbsp;

Stay at Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese

<a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/travel/best-rome-hotels-six-senses-st-regis-hotel-russia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rome</a> has no shortage of beautiful addresses, but few have as central and privileged a location as the Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese. Nestled in the nerve center of the capital, the hot spot &mdash; owned by AccorInvest &mdash; is the dream refuge for all vacationers in search of Italian softness and sumptuousness. The address, ideally located opposite the sumptuous gardens of Villa Borghese, charms us with its historic building, formerly a 19th century palace. For the architecture and decoration, Jean-Philippe Nuel very quickly imagined the spirit he wanted to give to this historic residence from 1890 &mdash; merging in the same place the dolce vita inseparable from Italy to the French art of living contemporary, for a French touch that echoes the roots of the Sofitel group. Between tradition and modernity, the setting reveals refined rooms and suites - it is rumored that Catherine Deneuve la Stessa stays there during her trips to Rome - with a painted ceiling like a window onto Italian majesty, a view of the city as a bonus.

Book a food tour with No Diet Club

It's impossible to think of <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/travel/capri-hotel-la-palma-italy-travel-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Italy</a> without its finger-licking culinary specialties. That's good because the legendary food tour No Diet Club now offers an overview of the most confidential gourmet sites in Rome. Among them, the fried and tender suppl&igrave; from Supplizzio which you only take one bite of, the authentic slice of Italian pizza &mdash; just garnished with fresh tomato and folded in half &mdash; from Forno Campo de Fiori, the decadent creations and rock'n'roll from the Donkey Punch paninoteca, the punchy coffee or granita (for the hottest days) from Bar San Calisto, the cult gelato from Otaleg &mdash; impossible to miss the pistacchio croccante, or opt for for a vegan option according to your diet -, &nbsp; finishing it off with a selection of sfogliatella riccia &ndash; flaky turnovers topped with pistachio or vanilla cream &ndash; which you can take away from Bar Trastevere .

Enjoy a dinner with a view at Settimo

No need to wander the streets to find the spot offering the most beautiful view of Rome. We climb to the 7th heaven of the hotel to treat ourselves to an exceptional dinner at the brand new restaurant on the Settimo terrace - where we enjoy the breathtaking panorama as the sun sets. We go there at the beginning of the evening for an aperitif accompanied by celestial hues - sometimes pink, sometimes orange, before reaching a delicate blue tone dotted with stars -, then we take refuge inside to discover the cuisine of Chef Giuseppe d'Alessio. If Settimo surprises for its breathtaking view no matter where you are seated, it is also distinguished by its aesthetic like a green oasis - featuring eclectic <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/ibiza/shop-for-designer-furniture-in-ibiza" target="_blank" rel="noopener">furniture</a>, walls decorated with vegetation and changing works of art echoing to the surrounding spaces. The surprise continues right through to the plate, giving pride of place to contemporary Roman cuisine, sensory, daring and evolving with the seasons. To celebrate spring with taste, we opt for a variation of crunchy and tender asparagus, spaghetti with pea cream and pesto alla trapanese, a crispy spring cannolo with vegetables and seasonal truffle, or a more traditional saltimbocca alla romana accompanied by its pan-fried chicory. Those with a sweet tooth will continue with a selection of Italian and French cheeses, an essential tiramisu or a creamy ice cream. If you are undecided, or ready to let yourself be carried away by the Chef's mood, the restaurant also offers a 5-course tasting menu to allow fine gourmets to savor the finest offerings on the menu.

Delve into history

If the wonders of Rome can be discovered on foot and under the open sky, some &ndash; more little known &ndash; deserve more attention. Reflections of different eras and the magnificence that characterize the capital, the Roman villas and palaces are historic places that one dares to enter. Among the addresses to know, we will remember the &nbsp; Palazzo Altemps - a palace which houses an important collection of Greek and Roman <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/jacquemus-spring-summer-2024-les-sculptures-photo-s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sculptures</a> which belonged to different families of the Roman nobility between the 16th and 17th centuries -, or the Villa Farnesina - a small palace built between 1505 and 1511 which constitutes the one of the most majestic buildings still preserved from the Renaissance in Rome, whose rich decoration includes several frescoes by some important artists, such as Raphael, Sebastiano del Piombo or Peruzzi. More famous, but essential for any good French person given its relationship with our country, the Villa Medici is a delight for aficionados of architecture as well as for lovers of beauty. Thanks to the wise advice of Agostino Sita, Gold Key Concierge of the Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, we opt for the Medicis promenade, followed by an aperitivo. On the program: an introduction to the history of the Renaissance palace and its gardens, its architecture and its collection of works of art, the institution it houses, a walk under the Loggia to the gypsoth&egrave;que and the Niobides square, before completing your visit with a spectacular panorama of the Eternal City from the Belvedere.

Villa Medici

Villa Farnesina

Palazzo Altemps

Treat yourself to a delightful nighttime experience

Why not take advantage of the mild <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/food/kiwi-recipes-spring-healthy-diet-recipes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spring</a> nights to discover Rome by Night? Embark on a retro vintage VW combi and set off on an adventure by roaming the streets of the Eternal City aboard a unique vehicle, with an opening roof to better admire the view even from above. While the sunset offers its most beautiful golden hour, the Roman wonders parade before our amazed eyes: from the Colosseum to the sumptuous Belvedere Luigi Magni, taking the time to stop for a souvenir photo of the panorama from the Jardin des Orangers. Accompany it all with disco music to get in the rhythm of the nightfall.

Discover Italian know-how

Lovers of fashion and crafts will not be disappointed in the Italian capital, which hides the most cutting-edge factories in the world. Among them, the Antica Manifattura Cappelli , a historic Roman workshop popular with the greatest Couture Houses. Founded in 1930, this place dedicated to certified Made in Italy headwear brings art and creativity to coexist. The old workshop, taken over by Patrizia Fabri in 2003, is the only one to have obtained recognition as a historic workshop in Rome. For a short hour, we immerse ourselves in the world of hat making, we discover the hundreds of molds accumulated over decades, the fabrics each more exquisite than the last, and we even witness the design of a top of -shape. At the end of your visit, you can try on the factory's most extravagant models - from the elaborate fascinator to the XXL feather headdress.

Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese Via Lombardia, 47, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Rooms from 450€/night without breakfast. Suites from 1150€/night without breakfast. Tailor-made experiences to be booked with the hotel concierge. <a href="https://sofitel.accor.com/fr.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sofitel.accor.com/fr</a>

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