The old dairy bed and breakfast antica cascina san geminiano is in the middle of the enza natural conservation area. The old building which was converted into the b&b was the first dairy in the village. It lies between parma and reggio emilia on what is called ‘la strada dei vini e dei sapori’ that is the route where one can enjoy wonderful local wines and foods. Close by is the itinerary of the 11th century matilde of canossa castles and the duchy of parma and piacenza. Only 2 kilometres away is monticelli spa, where visitors can enjoy trying out different thermal treatments or the fitness centre. We are also only 2 kilometres away from montechiarugolo, the site of a fine medieval castle. The building and the bedrooms at the old dairy allow our guests to spend a relaxing time in the peaceful countryside here in emilia. Guests can go for walks or take advantage of the nearby tennis courts, gym or swimming pool. The bedrooms are large and light, and are fitted out with antique furniture and objects made of wrought iron. There is a wide range of different restaurants in the area so our guests can easily try the typical cuisine of this region.
Of great architectural interest are above all the cathedral and the baptistery, as well as the palazzo della pilotta which houses the palatina library , the national archaeological museum, the evocative farnese theatre, the bodoni museum and the national gallery etc. Records of maria luigia, the wife of napoleon are collected in the glauco lombardi museum. Music is celebrated as well in the nineteenth century regio theatre. In the surrounding area, visitors can visit the matilde of canossa’s castles (11th century) and also castles belonging to the duchy of parma and piacenza , the francigena way and a variety of romanesque churches. nParma has a wonderful tradition of good food with its famous parmigiano reggiano cheese and the delicious parma ham. nAt a short distance from parma lie the spa, the large exhibition area, the university and the airport. nr nr n