In the heart of Parma, between the green of the avenues and the vitality of the city, a small architectural marvel stands out: the Casinetto Petitot. With its simple and harmonious line, this building tells a fascinating page of the history of Parma, signed by one of its most famous architects: Ennemond Alexandre Petitot.

An idea of ​​beauty

Designed around the mid-eighteenth century, the Petitot was intended to be a refined resting point along the great avenue of the Stradone. Not just a building, but an idea of ​​urban beauty: an invitation to stroll, to conversation, to the social life of a city that looked to modern Europe.

Architecture that conquers

Clean lines, elegant proportions, lightly sculpted details: the Casinetto reflects the very essence of the neoclassical style. In the center, an important portal; on the sides, games of symmetry and discrete reliefs. All crowned by a balustrade that almost seems to dance above the heads of visitors.

The Petitot today

Today, Petitot is located in a very changed urban context, but it retains its charm intact. It is no longer a café as it originally was, but it remains one of the most photographed and loved places in Parma, a symbol of an era that was able to combine elegance and simplicity.

Whether it's your first visit or you pass by every day, Petitot always gives you a moment of timeless beauty.