Parma City of Gastronomy

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Parma, Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy, is the heart of the Italian Food Valley and one of the destination with the highest number of typical products protected with quality brands in Italy: PDO Parma Ham, PDO Parmigiano Reggiano, PDO Culatello di Zibello, PGI Porcini Mushroom di Borgotaro, PGI Coppa di Parma, CDO wines of the Parma hills and many others.

“PARMA City of Gastronomy” is a product club that protects the quality of the typical products of the Parma territory and guarantees authenticity and uniqueness to your travel experience in our city.

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Trekking between history, wine and nature

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2

^€10

half day

A trekking route between rows of Malvasia, Lambrusco, Bonarda and medieval castles, a story of passions, loves and ghosts

PARMA CITY OF GASTRONOMY AND PERFUME

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^€45

half a day

Parma City of Gastronomy and Perfume is a walk through the elegant and typical shops of the center that will fascinate and engage your senses.

Tour the local producers

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2

^€18

1 giorno

Discover the DOP products of the territory visiting the local producers to taste the authentic flavor of Parma and its delicatessen

Ebike Tour in Torrechiara

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2

^€45

1 giorno

Discover the DOP products of the territory with the Torrechiara Ebike Tour, at the foot of the magnificent castle, among wineries and local delicatessen

THE FOOD VALLEY: PARMA, THE CASTLE OF TORRECHIARA AND THE WINES OF THE HILLS

^€145

2 DAYS

A guided tour to discover Parma and the hilly territory of Torrechiara, where the wines of the Parma Doc hills are born.

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Tastes that conquer, traditions that come from afar. Parma is a unique place in the world, in the heart of the Italian Food Valley, with the largest number of typical products protected by quality brands, a paradise for the palate, which will leave you with unforgettable memories.

The “Parma City of Gastronomy” Product Club protects the quality of our products and guarantees authenticity and uniqueness to your experience on our territory. Our values are: quality, genuineness, professionalism, cordiality and exclusivity.

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Hotel Parma & Congressi

Just off the northern ring road and 10 minutes’ drive from Parma, the Hotel Parma & Congressi has a summer outdoor pool, sauna and gym.

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AZZALI BRUNA

B&B Azzali Bruna is a detached house, splendidly placed in the hills with a panoramic view, just 2.5 km from Salsomaggiore.

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B&B Podere Calvi Pariseti

A farmhouse a few kilometers from Parma in a rural village that welcomes you for your relaxing moments with simple and yet elegant rooms

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CIAOLATTE

The holidayfarm B&B Ciaolatte has been created from a sensitive renovation of the cowshed and barn dating from the second half of the 19th century. Details of ancient symbology, rooms with bathrooms in the former barn.

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