From the fertile plain to the green hills, the businesses and the loves of some of the most illustrious and noble Italian dynasties, among which bourbon, Farnese, Landi, Pallavicino, Sforza, Lupi, Visconti, Malaspina, Rossi, Sanvitale until Maria Luigia and Napoleon. Fontanellato and Soragna Stongholds are part of the Association Castles of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza.

Enchanting love nest designed by the noble Pier Maria Rossi in the middle of the 15th century to show his love for Bianca Pellegrini and superb setting for the movie of Captain Navarre’s “Lady Hawke”, the castle of Torrechiara, lying on sweet hills embroidered with vineyards is an appearance of incredible suggestion for those who from Parma go back to the ancient "Ham valley" and a pearl of rare artistic value, perfect union between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It is considered one of the most remarkable, scenographic and best preserved castles of Italy; listed as Italian National Monument from 1911. Pier Maria Rossi, Count of Berceto, Marquis of San Secondo, is certainly one of the most interesting characters of the '400, often compared to Lorenzo the Magnificent.  Departure from Parma Point - Via Garibaldi 18, Parma at 9.30 am to visit a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy farm with tasting to follow and purchase possibilities at the shop; the tour continues to the Torrechiara Castle. Return to Parma at about 1.30 pm. Minimum participation required 2 people.  

FMR’s Masone Maze is the largest existing maze in the world, entirely made of bamboo plants belonging to twenty different species. A path in which one can ventured into and get lost to fantasize and to think. Surrounded by a wide moat full of water, the Sanvitale  Stronghold in Fontanellato arises in the heart of the village and contains one of the masterpieces of Mannerism, the frescoed room by Francesco Mazzola known as Parmigianino. Departure from Parma Point  at 10 am to Fontanellato and admittance+guided tour of the Stronghold and to follow guided tour of FMR’s Masone Maze. Return to Parma at 1.30 pm.