Common Questions

The ticket can be purchased either on board the bus, online at www.autostradale.it or from Bus Italia's offices. The Fidenza Village Express runs every day, departing Milan at 10:00 and returning from the Village at 16:00. Tickets cost €20 for adults and €10 for children under 12.

There is a fascinating and diverse range of events that visitors can enjoy, including the 300 Miglia del Ducato classic car race in June, the Verdi Festival in October and the November Porc, which is a celebration of the finest regional delicacies, along with music and other entertainment. Finally, Ricordanze dei Sapori hosts special lunches and dinners, including medieval banquets, inside the castle.

Please see our events section for details of what on in the village.

Yes, there is plenty for visitors to see and do. Don't miss the thermal baths at Salsomaggiore, just a 10-minute drive from Fidenza, or the small historical castle town of Pellegrino Parmense, where visitors can taste and buy typical products of the region, such as special breads, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, honey and local wines. Continuing down into the valley towards Fidenza, see the medieval town of Vigoleno. Please see our local attractions section for more detailed information.

Yes. After a day of shopping at Fidenza Village, speed off in a 1966 Spitfire or 1969 Duetto Spider car on a journey of discovery! Slow Drive, in collaboration with the Association of the Castles of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza, offers an 115km-self-guided itinerary in a classic hire car taking in historic castles and beautiful countryside. The trip starts in the Apennine foothills, moves to the fortress of Sala Baganza, then heads south to Felino, where there is a castle to visit before lunch in a fine restaurant. Get back in the car for Torrechiara, home to one of the largest and best preserved castles in Italy, and then on to the Parma/Reggio Emilia border to admire the castle at Montechiarugolo, famed for its Cesare Baglione frescoes.

Please see our Tours and Trips section for more recommendations.

Yes, plenty. Cyclists can try out one of the many routes in the Apennines, while mountain bikers will find action-packed trails in the Monto Fuso Provincial Park and the Parco dei Cento Laghi. The Apennines also offer fantastic opportunities for trekking and horse-riding.

Carlton Baglioni Milan offers guests booking a suite a special VIP package, which includes free limousine service to Fidenza Village. Otherwise, you could ask your hotel concierge to arrange a limousine car to drop you off and pick you up from the Village.

Yes, there are several campsites in the province of Parma:

CAMPEGGIO ARIZONA

http://www.camping-arizona.it

CAMPEGGIO ALTA VAL D'ENZA

http://www.campingvaldenza.it

CAMPEGGIO VALDENZA

http://www.ipianelli.it

CAMPEGGIO IL FALCO

http://www.villaggioturisticoilfalco.it

CAMPEGGIO CAMPO PLANO

http://www.residencecampoplano.it

The Fidenza Village VIP Day Card is welcomed in all participating boutiques at Fidenza Village all year round but cannot be used in conjunction with any special offers. For the full Terms and Conditions, please see the VIP Day Card.