Discover 17th-century Pinerolo, when the city was a strategic fortress of the Kingdom of France and a crossroads of power, intrigue, and state secrets. A guided tour will lead you through iconic landmarks and hidden corners of the historic center, where the past comes alive through stories, characters, and evocative atmospheres from another time.
Strolling among ancient walls, palaces, and former prisons, we will uncover the figures who shaped the history of French Pinerolo: governors, military leaders, nobles, and illustrious prisoners. The journey culminates in a unique and thrilling moment—an exclusive encounter with the legendary Man in the Iron Mask, the mysterious prisoner who made the citadel of Pinerolo famous throughout Europe.
An immersive experience combining historical insight and narrative suggestion, designed for those who love history, unresolved mysteries, and cities that know how to tell their own story.
This tour is organized through the collaboration between Associazione Made in Pinerolo and Turismo Torino e Provincia, with the support of the Città di Pinerolo.