2 days / 1 night · October 10–11, 2026
A journey through the flavors of the Bassa Parmense region, between a “little Versailles” and the capital of the Food Valley.
Saturday, October 10
Guided tour of the Colorno Royal Palace, with a focus on the cuisine of the Duchy: the splendid residence of Empress Marie Louise of Austria, with its historic apartments and “French-style” garden.
Following this, the Tortél Dóls Grand Gala in Piazza Garibaldi, in front of the Royal Palace: sample the traditional first course with its sweet-and-sour filling, prepared with fruits from the Bassa region—quince, nobile pear, and white watermelon—along with cooked wine and mostarda. Don’t miss the Gara delle Rezdore, a competition among homemakers from the region’s municipalities to crown the best tortello of the year, as well as the cooking demonstrations and 100 local exhibitors.
Sunday, October 11
Transfer to Parma, just 15 km away, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy: guided tour of the Cathedral and the Baptistery, followed by the Parma City Tour, a stroll through the historic center to discover its treasures, with tastings of the Duchy’s finest products—Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma.
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