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

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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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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

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2

^€20

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

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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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CASANUOVA

On the road to Casola there is an organic farm and family-run Casanuova holidayfarm. The building is a typical “Tower House” built in local stone.

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COMMANDERIA DEL GUSTO

Rural and new bed and breakfast located on the hills near Fidenza, very close to the center of the village.

1361

Hotel Tre Ville

Hotel Tre Ville located just a few kilometers from the historic center of Parma, immersed in a green oasis, offers you the warm Emilian hospitality in the heart of the Food Valley.

2297

Alamirè Suites & Studios

Alamirè Suites & Studios awaits you in the heart of the historic center of Parma, a few steps from the Baptistery and the Duomo, for a refined and elegant stay, enriched with modern comforts.

2370

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Discovering the Food Museums by following a tasty “road of taste” through the Parma territory.

The Food Museums reopen their doors, after the winter closure on March 1st, 2022, by reservation only. For access and booking methods www.museidelcibo.it An ideal “road of taste” that runs throughout the province of Parma, an itinerary with many delicious stops to learn about the history of excellent food and wine products that have made […]

Christmas in Parma between gastronomy and traditions: what to eat and where to order Christmas dishes.

Christmas is approaching and brings a great desire for joy and serenity. The Christmas period is magical, a moment of sharing and union, of traditions that are repeated unchanged over time. Family traditions but also traditions of a territory that come to life in the houses of the city and the province.

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The “maialata”: a festival of rural origin that combines taste and tradition.

“S’ a gh’ è un éèl pomm, al va in bocca a ’n gozén” (if there is a nice apple, it goes into a pig’s mouth); “At ghé na tésta cla n’ magna gnanca al gozén” (you have a head that the pork does not even eat) e ancora “indré cmé la còva dal gozén” […]

Beautiful and good ideas for an autumn weekend in Parma

Autumn. In Parma, autumn is a mild, colorful season, scented with chestnuts, pumpkins, mushrooms and truffles. Autumn in Parma means broth for anolini that boils on the fire, the Ducal Park that is tinged with orange, it is a perfect time to spend a weekend visiting and discovering the city, its beauties and the many […]

At the table with the Duchess: dishes and products loved and inspired by Maria Luigia

Maria Luigia of Habsburg-Lorraine, Duchess of the Duchy of Parma, Piacenza and Guastalla, second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte: the Duchess most loved by the people of Parma, still well-liked and fondly remembered today. Maria Luigia left her mark not only in the history, politics, art and architecture of the city but also in gastronomy and […]