The Piedmont region is situated in the northwest corner of Italy, bordering Switzerland and France. True to the meaning of its name (”foot of the mountain”), Piedmont is surrounded by the Alps. In less than two hours by car you can find yourself swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, skiing world-famous mountain slopes, or exploring Piedmont’s charming cities and towns, like the historic city of Turin, Italy’s first capital in 1861 and home to the world known car manufacturer FIAT.