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La Locanda del Sole, just 1.2 km from Abbazia di Valserena, offers a historic stone-walled retreat with vineyard-view rooms. Enjoy traditional Italian breakfast on the terrace, then stroll 5 minutes to the abbey’s entrance. Book a garden-facing suite for sunrise views of the cloister.
The hotel provides guided tours through Renaissance frescoes and ancient manuscripts. Exclusive to HopeGoo, the "Nighttime Contemplation Experience" includes private access to the abbey after hours, accompanied by live Gregorian chants—a rare spiritual immersion in Emilia-Romagna’s cultural heart.
Take Regional Bus 98 from Parma city center to the "Valserena" stop—just a 20-minute ride directly to La Locanda del Sole's entrance. For a more comfortable option, book a private transfer through the hotel, featuring luxury vehicles that traverse scenic hillsides of Emilia-Romagna.
This route avoids urban traffic and drops you at the abbey square, only a 3-minute walk to your room. All transport options can be reserved seamlessly via the HopeGoo app, ensuring a smooth arrival.
Guests at La Locanda del Sole can join a handcrafted honey wine workshop led by monks, using local bees and medieval distillation techniques to explore historical culinary traditions. Every Friday, enjoy the Abbey Starlight Dinner—a candlelit feast on the terrace with Parma ham, regional wines, and live Latin chants.
These immersive events require advance HopeGoo. Reserve your spot through the HopeGoo platform to secure a transformative stay beyond mere accommodation.
Yes, La Locanda del Sole offers exclusive daily limited-access tours led by senior abbey custodians, granting entry to hidden spaces like the underground scriptorium and ancient manuscript vaults. These intimate visits reveal sealed archives and architectural secrets not open to the public.
Afterward, guests may participate in a brief meditation session within the abbey chapel, experiencing centuries-old spiritual ambiance. Available only to hotel guests, this experience requires reservation at least 48 hours in advance via the HopeGoo app to guarantee access.
La Locanda del Sole features spacious family interconnecting rooms with child-safe flooring, extra beds, and a mini reading nook. The hotel hosts daily "Young Apprentice" workshops where kids learn to craft handmade paper and copy ancient scripts—blending history and creativity.
The restaurant offers family meal sets with gluten-free and organic options. All family amenities are bookable via the HopeGoo platform, including a limited-edition abbey-themed gift set for young guests.
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