The Cascina del Pavaglione , in San Bovo di Castino, is one of the places most closely linked to Beppe Fenoglio's literary universe. It is the setting for La malora , the novel that harshly describes poverty and hard work in the Langhe countryside.
Visiting Pavaglione means connecting the writer's writings with a real rural building. The hills, the paths, and the structure of the farmhouse help us understand the distance between the romantic image of the landscape and the labor that shaped it.
What to see
Observe the entire Langa farmhouse : house, courtyard, and workspaces form a system in which family life and agricultural activities were inseparable. Restoration has made the complex a place of memory and cultural initiatives.
Accessible spaces can host photographs, materials dedicated to Fenoglio, meetings, and readings. The display and opening hours are not permanent; please check openings and events before visiting.
From Pavaglione, itineraries depart for Castino and other Fenoglio sites. This leg of the Grande Traversata delle Langhe allows you to continue on foot through woods, ridges, and farmhouses mentioned or evoked in the writer's works.
