Tavernette is a frazione (neighbourhood) of Cumiana, in Piedmont, northern Italy.

Its name comes from the latin tabernae (in English tavern or country pub).

Geography

San Pietro in Vincoli parish church

It is a borough located in the Chisola Valley, in the easternmost part of Cottian Alps, some kilometers south-east from the centre of Cumiana. The Monte Tre Denti and Monte Freidour peaks are located nearby.

History

Since 1928 Tavernette was a separate comune (municipality); before 1801 it also encompassed the present-day municipality of Piscina, located in the Po plain.