In 1953 Augusta Pesenti transformed the villa into
a hotel, giving Forte dei Marmi its first real De Luxe
structure. Then, one after another, followed the
extensions, villas, the building La Nave - designed
and furnished as a cruise ship - and the acquisition
of Villa Agnelli which - with its exclusive underpass
- is connected to the beach, where the original
hangar for the Agnelli seaplane has been
transformed into the Avgvstvs Beach, with more
than 100 tents and an heated pool. The cuisine in
both Bambaissa (on the beach) and Le Perroquet
(in the main building) is excellent. Attentive service
accompanies traditional Italian dishes presented
with a fine wine list which represents a fitting
introduction to the production of the Peninsula.
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