The Sunday Market at Tenuta Lamercurina

Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tenuta Lamercurina in Pieve del Cairo – in the Province of Pavia – opens its doors for the fourth edition of “Tenuta – Il Mercato della Domenica”, an open-air day organized by Fondazione Darefrutto featuring local producers, crafts, flowers, fragrances, wine, and delicious food. Each year, the event attracts enthusiasts of nature, sustainability, and tradition from across Lombardy and beyond.

What you’ll find at the market: crafts, flowers, and local products

The market is the heart of the event: stalls run by local producers offering food specialties from the Pavia area, artisan exhibitors, spring flowers, and farm products. It’s an authentic opportunity to buy directly from producers, discover seasonal flavors, and take home something truly genuine. The atmosphere is that of a traditional village fair, filled with the scents of the Lombard countryside and the convivial spirit that defines every edition.

Sunday Lunch under the portico: reservation required

Under the estate’s portico, “Il Pranzo della Domenica” (Sunday Lunch) is served: beautifully set tables featuring the finest products from the Pavia area, accompanied by live music and a warm, convivial atmosphere. An experience that turns lunch into a moment of mindful relaxation, immersed in the natural setting and the food culture of the Oltrepò and Lomellina regions.

Reservation is required. You can book your place directly on the Fondazione Darefrutto website: fondazionedarefrutto.it

Tenuta Lamercurina: a biodiversity oasis just 40 minutes from Milan

Tenuta Lamercurina is a historic estate once owned by Milan’s upper bourgeoisie, located along SP 194 in Pieve del Cairo, in the Province of Pavia. It is easily reachable in about 40 minutes from Milan, as well as from Genoa and Turin.

The estate includes a natural oasis rich in biodiversity: woods, meadows, waterways, and an authentic rural ecosystem that make it an ideal destination for those seeking a genuine connection with nature.

The estate also operates as a green resort, suitable for stays, private and corporate events, nature trails, educational and cultural activities, as well as evocative rice-themed experiences linked to the rice-growing tradition of the surrounding fields, where both organic and conventional rice are cultivated.

Fondazione Darefrutto and the regeneration project

The estate is managed by Fondazione Darefrutto, which is leading an important regeneration project across the entire property. The goal is to transform Tenuta Lamercurina into an increasingly accessible and vibrant biodiversity oasis, with environmental education, cultural initiatives, and learning activities for schools, families, and businesses.

Taking part in the Sunday Market also means actively supporting this long-term project: every visit, purchase, and lunch helps sustain a living oasis of nature and culture in the heart of the Pavia plain.

Practical information

Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Tenuta Lamercurina – SP 194, 27037 Pieve del Cairo (PV)
Market entry: Free
Sunday Lunch: Reservation required at fondazionedarefrutto.it