(CNN) — Nicknamed Italy's "Little Provence," Sancto Lucio de Coumboscuro is an isolated village in almost every sense. The official language of Coumboscuro is Provençal, an ancient medieval neo-Latin dialect of Occitan, the language spoken across the Occitania region of France. 10 things to know before your tripSlower-paced lifestyleShepherdess Agnes Garrone is one of a small number of residents of the Italian village of Coumboscuro. Endangered languageSchool teacher Sergio Arneodo helped to recover the linguistic roots of the Provençal language during the 1950s. Coumboscuro Centre ProuvençalWitches and shamans play a huge role in the Provençal world, as does great Alpine food, and there's definitely a magical vibe to Coumboscuro.

Source: CNN January 24, 2022 19:35 UTC