The luxury outlet centre The Mall Firenze is a gallery of the world’s most exclusive designers at truly advantageous prices, offering customers a unique shopping experience. It is set in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, just 30 minutes from Florence.

Open daily 10:00-19:30.

WHERE: take the A1-E35 motorway in the direction of Rome. Leave the motorway at the “Incisa-Reggello” exit and proceed on the right towards Pontassieve, as far as Leccio. Direct bus service from central Florence available. Exclusive door-to-door minivan service from centrally located hotels in Florence (€35 round trip). Ask your concierge.

WHAT: over 40 luxury stores (fashion, fragrance and footwear) featuring your favourite brands with discounts of up to 70% all year-round: Gucci, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Dolce&Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Chloé.

NOT ONLY SHOPPING: the Gucci Caffè Restaurant, on the top floor of the Gucci store, is the perfect spot for a lunch break or just to savour a moment of relaxation after a day’s shopping.