PARMA ITALIE EMILIE ROMAGNE COMENIUS EPEITE Program for training and education throughout life. “This project has been funded with support from the European.

PARMA

ITALIE

EMILIE ROMAGNECOMENIUS EPEITE

Program for training and education throughout life.

“This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects only the views of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained there. »

Project carried out by CAP2 Restaurant Hotel-Restaurant Teacher : E. ROUSSILLONL.P 38580 ALLEVARD

EMILIE ROMAGNE

« Chef-Lieu » : BOLOGNE

9 PROVINCES

Three types of relief: the Po Valley, the Apennines, over an area that is in transit from one to the other known hills.

Two types of climate: the coast near Milano Marittima with cool wet winters (in January until0°) .Summers are hot (30 degrees in July).The climate becomes more continental in Parma, for example, snow in winter, however summers are extremely hot, over 35 degrees.

located on the axis RIMINI-MILAN.

Emilia Romagna has much to offer tourists. The city of Reggio Emilia: tour the most popular and Langhirano( ham called "Parma.« )  The production of parmesan is still part of village life neighbor Fontanellato and Corniglio offers a range of activities.

PARMA

Located in Italy, in the famous region of Emilia Romagna, Bologna to the west of the meandering river Torrente, a tributary of the Po.        Parma is a city more attractive.        An inner ring marks the outer limit of the historic district.        The city center can easily be divided into two districts separated by the river that runs from north to south of the city.        Via Mazzini is the main artery from the center of Parma, sandwiched between Via Massimo D'Azeglio and the Strada della Repubblica, near the Piazza della Steccata.

Office of Tourism : Tél: +39 0521 21 88 89Open Monday to Saturday - 9:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

TO GO TO :Fontanellato : 24 kmReggio Nell Emilia : 40 kmVerona : 146 km

Population: about 190,000 inhabitants.

Founded 2000 years ago, it has a rich Etruscan and Roman and it's easy to visit it by walking.

Battistero

Roman cathedral

Sant'Andrea and other spa towns : with rich , precious, mineral water.

Its geographical position, its history and culinary tradition have made the province of Parma a symbol instead of Italy. Located in northern Italy.

Cultural heritage and tourism

PIAZZA DEL DUOMO

La Strada Cavour, Piazza Casa di Toscanini Garibaldi.La near the Duke's garden, itself close to the Palazzo della Pilotta.  Plaza del Vescovado: Palace inevitable! Cimitero della Villetta: where was buried N. PAGANINI, famous violinist.

Many flowers, many places, many statues and even a pond with its own island very idyllic place!

PILOTTA PALACE

The Duomo is what people like to call the cathedral. It stands on the Piazza Duomo: building quite impressive.  The Baptistery is on the Piazza Duomo (designed BenedettoAntelami).  The cathedral and the episcopal palace.

Historic theaters: Teatro Regio in Via Garibaldi, and the Teatro Farnese in Piazzale Pilotta.

Fontanellato

DUCALE PACALE

Statue of Verdi

February: Busseto Carnevale festival to celebrate the music of Verdi.

PARKS: 4 regional parkspreserve, protect and restoreHeritage of the High Apennines.Taro River Regional Park.Hundred lakes.

Sillara amont : 1861 m

Via Francigena ou Via Romea : pilgrimage

Protected Areas: Nature Reserve Dead Parma (in a broad flood plain of the Po, a distance of 5 km between the mouths of rivers Enza and Parma, with a flora and fauna of wetlands.)  Monte Prinz's largest nature reserve in the region (established in 1992 to preserve the ophiolitic rocks of the Jurassic: a wealth of geological, landscape, flora and fauna extremely valuable).Mountain Provincial Park: characterized by the presence of deer, fallow deer and roe deer, equipped for camping and for educational activities and tourism)Knight oasis created from Lipu to promote rest and wild nests (tens of huts, a lookout.)

Parco Fluviale Regionale dello Stirone

The Apennines Alps "of Parma"The territory is home to many lakes including the Parmense Santo, the largest natural lake in the Apennines in"Emiliano-Romagnolo."The sacred lake of Parma (1581 m, the largest natural lake in the Emilia-Romagna) and Lagoni (1399 m).

CLIMATE

Continental climate: hot summers and temperatures (minimum and maximum) between 16 ° and 30 ° degrees (record 39.2 ° in 2003.)

The climate of Parma is influenced by its location between the Po valley and the mountains of the Apennines.

By November: arrival of the fog, gray skies and changing weather conditions.

July the least rainfall with an average of 36mm.  

Cold winters with temperatures between 0 ° and 8 °. 

       October very wet month with an average of 91 mm.

Opportunities to access

Parma Airport: 3 km from the city

Serves the towns of : Palerme, Catane, Tirana, Rome et Londres.

Bus, taxi, rental car waiting for you!

International flights: Bologna, Milan.

The train: easiest and most economical way to travel in the province of Parma and

nearby attractions.The station of the city is located near the

historical center.

La gare en ville

Parma situated on the A1 motorway that connects Milan to Bologna.

Many restaurants clustered around the main public places, such as the Piazza Garibaldi.

Parma is a great place to enjoy fine Italian cuisine,  a kind of culinary mecca and boasts of its regional cuisine.

Parma ham known throughout the world, as is also the parmesan, Parmigiano Reggiano.

In the historic center of Parma or at its periphery, there are many upscale restaurants that offer gourmet food: traditional regional specialties and a nice wine selection. (eg Parizzi Restaurant, Via Repubblica, the most famous of Parma).

Eat less?or a snack?Follow us!

In the evening pizzeria or trattoria with a warm atmosphere and friendly evening.

Hôtel Fontanellato

GRAND HOTEL DE LA VILLE  (PARMA) : but now .... do not talk about price for one night!

BEST WESTERN HOTEL FARNESE         (PARMA)

HOTEL CAMPUS

NATURAL, and NATIONAL PARKS

Botanical Gardens Citadel park.

Colorno Duke Gardens located in Peripherals of Parma, there : large green area of land surrounding the Ducal Palace of Colorno.

Saint Lake Regional Park Parma Apennines, and trails for hiking.

A welcome break in tourism across the river Parma and a walk around the park's most popular city, the Parco Ducale.        Parco Ducale in Parma accessible from Ponte Verdi, Via dei Farnese, Ponte Caprazzucca, Via Kennedy or Via Pasini. A haven for those wishing to enjoy a relaxing walk.

Italian treasures and precious works of art inmany museums and galleries of Parma.

Castle Museum

National archeological museumDiocesan Museum (in the basement of a former bishop's palace).Bodoniano Museum: Palazzo della Pilotta: printer Giambattista Bodoni work of the eighteenth century.Glauco Lombardi Museum.

National Galery

Cultural, musical and architectural very well preserved.

March: Arte Parma, an exhibition of modern and contemporary art by various local artists.

Her name was Marie-Louise of Austria. She was beautiful, powerful and had lived in cities and courts

of Europe's most glittering.And when the Austrian Empress arrived in Parma in 1816, she fell in love with this land and never left.  The traces of this sovereign Grand Duchy of Parma

are numerous: Theatre Royal (1821-29), temple of opera, commissioned by the Empress.

   Residence, the Ducal Palace, decorated with frescoes and covered with a huge park that beloved

sovereign decided to open to residents.  The Glauco Lombardi Museum relics that gathers,

gathers evidence of life, customs and art of the Duchy of Parma 1748 to 1859.

Yes, because let's say right away: the territory of Parma is extraordinary intensity 50 km for bycicles, or by boat.        Where to park? underground car park on Viale Toschi, downtown historic Parts .       

Or rent a classical or electric bicycle.     Visit Parma and its surroundings:      Langhirano to 14 km (south of Parma ham for her).

Reggio Emilia

Corniglio View of the center of Modena

What is the common point between abbeys and monasteries, medieval castles, spas Liberty style, roads of ancient pilgrims, navigation on the Po, protected parks and museums such as

the curious ham and Parmesan?Easy !................... : Poetry.

And discover all its festivals during the year: a festival a month!As of January: Fiere di Parma to Emporium, in the main exhibit hall, the exhibition marks the opening of the European season antiques.October: Verdi Festival, a month of operas and concerts at the Teatro Regio and in many small venues in the city.                               Preference for tourism seasons: spring, fall.

• Main Exhibition Fair of Parma: a hive of activity during the spring and fall months.

•May: exhibition Dolce Italia for business visitors and groups, dedicated to the Italian bakery and confectionery industry.

• Parma Brawl: a busy fair which takes place over three days and offers a wide range of paintings, jewelry, books, furniture, fabrics and carpets.

•Cibus: the largest exhibition of the international food industry (some of the most popular Italian food.)

Antiquities, art and cooking

Important Tourism attracted by : many sports, music and traditional festivals.

Parma is located in the center of a large network of European, international exchanges : Parma ham and salami from Felino, mushrooms, pasta Barilla ...The area is known for its productions: milk and dairy products quality (cheese: parmesan) sausage (Parma ham, culatello, sausage, spalla), canned vegetables, pasta and baked goods.This activity, supported by food companies of special importance (Barilla, Parmalat) has contributed to the candidacy of Parma at the headquarters of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA and EFSA) since 2003. "Parma International will acquire a breath, and must be prepared to speak French and English as well as Italian." According to the Minister Berlusconi.

Parma also has a university with scientific infrastructure leading edge forming highly qualified professionals in the legal, scientific and humanistic.

At the heart of a food valley...

The artisans of Parma are also famous for their expertise in the field of leather work: their creations bear the mark of quality "Made in Parma."

With lavender scent made by the monks

Pottery : Ocarina of BudrioMusical instrument

Wrought IronLace (hemp)

Mosaic

Shopping

Parma is a delightful place for you ladies: tourism, some shopping: clothes, handbags, shoes, some gifts, local produce ...: main street in the historic center, shopping arcades picturesque.

Opening hours of shops: 10:00 to 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 19: 30.

Parmesan cheese and Parma ham to remember! attractive, right?

Antiquity Market Via d'Azeglio every thursday.

Or if you prefer:Fidenza Village shopping center outside the city.

Acqua di Parma fragrance celebrates the city, and sweets of yesteryear combined with Parma violets.

Itinerary of flavors

Three roads were born under the sign of the Wine road and taste flavors of Parma.

Roads with high potential tourism characterized by agricultural production : food , wine and typical traditional high quality, placed in a scenic attractions, mixing in a cultural and artistic.

Museum of Parmigiano Reggiano Museum of the tomato « Barilla » pasta

Museum of sausage, salami Parma, Langhirano

REGIONAL SPECIALITIES

Culatello of Parme

Fiochetto of Parma

PARMESAN : Parmigiano Reggiano AOP of mountain, 24 or 36months old, stamped by the cooperative.

Olive oil extra(special) virgin resulting from good olives with ideal maturity. Olives are collected with hand and are pressed 48 H after the harvest to maintain their integrity.

Think of your greedy presents!

DELICATESSEN(prosciutto)

TIPICAL SALUMI

Balsamic vinegar

AOP Reggio Emilia or of Moden (earth of Pavarotti)

The pleasures of the table, the " knowledge to live ", Emilie Romagne's user conviviality are everywhere: gourmet restaurants or inns of countryside.

CULINARY SPECIALITIES

The most popular : the cake of Parmesan : cheese fries: triangles mixed in a warm sausage ( consalumi ).The2nd flat : parmigiana with polenta, delicious boiled sauces accompanied with " picàja " Trip or " buzèca ".The most typical desserts : rice puddings, in almonds. "Spongata" pastas stuffed with: honey, walnuts and candied fruits, dyes purple and sweetens the most typical desserts.

Let us enter the delicious world of the cooking(kitchen) in the Parmesan cheese in "Food Valley" (valley of the food-processing industry) of Europe.

Salty(Steep) bacon, Parma ham, sausage of Felino, mushrooms, pastas, Parmesan cheese, tomato are products masters(teachers) of the region!

TagliatellesTomatoes, Parmesan cheese in the oven

Sausages and beans in stew

Ravioli in herbs and Parmesan cheese « anolini »

« Spongata »

WINES OF THE HILLS OF PARMA

It is a red, generous and slightly acid wine, with a bouquet of violets and moderated alcohol 10-11°.

The best special liqueurs!Infusions of fruits or plants in some brandy:

NOCINO : Stain of still green walnutsLUIGIA : Leaves Luigina verbena tea, and rosemary.SBURLON : Skins of apples, quinces.ARGNOLINO :Berries of savage prunes.CITRONNELLE : leaves of Lippia limoniana-Citridora.

Malvasia DOC elegant, dry wine with Culatello, delicatessen.

Or Fortana vintage, red , little sparkling wine

DOC Colli di Parma: red wineSauvignon Doc Colli di Parma Sparkling wine

Poésie festivalFestival Sport Barilla

Festival of Torrechiara (jazz)

Theater, Piazza William Shakespeare

University

Or rent a bike and visit the city!

For you the young people. A lot of activities!!!!

SCHIA ski resort Paths marked out about the hikes

Choose a mode of locomotion!

Where to eat?

Sporting roomsbaseball stadiumEuropean championship

BESOIN D AIDE?

Breakfast included?- E inclusa La colazione? Where may I find a taxi?

- Dove posso prendere l'ONU en taxi? It’s near o there?- E 'Qui vicino?

Please you can show me? - PuO mostrarmelo, per favore?

Go straight on!- Avanti. What is your phone number?- Qual'e 'il tuo (suo) numero di

telefono?

SMALL LEXICON!Good night!- Buonanotte. What is this? Che cosa? Why?- Perche? I think so! Io penso di sì Howmany?- Qual è il prezzo? I’m sorry!- Mi Perdoni. I would like a doubleroom. - Vorrei una camera matrimoniale.

118 : Help

0521-252233 :RED CROSS

0521-238888: Police, Police station : on Borgo della Post

Main post office: on Via Melloni,Near via Garibaldi

Don’t forget your cake(Panettone)!