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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Parma Cooking Classes

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2

^€60

2 hours

Learn Parmesan cuisine with locals, a home cooking class in Parma to learn about typical products and share a meal with italians.

Trekking between history, wine and nature

4047
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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2

^€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

2831
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

2931
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

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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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AL DUCALE

In the heart of the historic centre, a short walk from the park and Ponte di Mezzo, B&B Al Ducale has a welcoming atmosphere, in tune with the best qualities of the Emilian character.

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SACRETERRE

In an open, panoramic position, 500 m above sea level, R&B Sacreterre dominates Val Parma.

AGRITURISMO CA' D'ALFIERI

The holiday farm Ca' d'Alfieri, surrounded by the luxuriant Val Noveglia nature near Bardi, is an ancient rural home of the 19th century built in stone and wood and has been restructured in a conservative way, respecting the original structure by using bio-construction techniques.

1086

CDH HOTEL VILLA DUCALE

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

1200

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