Boschi di Carrega, Parma
Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Boschi di Carrega, Parma

Lombardy

The Boschi di Carrega near Sala Baganza south of Parma is a former Farnese ducal hunting forest — English-style park of ancient oak, sweet chestnut and holm oak planted in the 17th century around a Neoclassical villa (Casino dei Boschi) built for Maria Luigia, Duchess of Parma (Napoleon's wife, given Parma in 1814). Wild boar. Roe deer. Kingfisher on the stream. Dogs off-leash.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
Year-round

Highlights

  • Former Farnese ducal hunting forest — casino built for Maria Luigia, Napoleon's wife
  • Ancient oak, chestnut and holm oak — 17th-century ducal park
  • Wild boar, roe deer and kingfisher in the park

With your dog

Forest reserve; dogs off-leash.