This northwest corner of Italy has an identity quite different from the rest of the country. Bordered by Switzerland on the north and France, today the French legacy is seen in the layout of the city centre with its wide boulevards, expansive squares and beautiful gardens and parks, in the Baroque architecture of its churches and palace. Piemonte is heavily influenced by both nations, over the centuries, this led to the creation of an important commercial transit network which has favoured it's present economic development.

Piemonte is Italy's culinary star, with fine cheeses, wines, and the celebrated white truffle. Piemonte also features some of Italy's best Alpine skiing .