Step inside one of the most enchanting 18th-century palaces, which holds a world of colours, exotic motifs and personal memories of a wealthy family.
Hear the stories behind the panoramic view in the garden room, the exotic motifs in the monkey room and the refined décor in the dining room, and discover how Antoine and Lisa de la Calmette created the setting for a life spent amidst nature, art and the Age of Enlightenment.
Practical information
Prices and more information
The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Prices
- Adults: 85 DKK
- Children (0-18 years): free
Tickets can be purchased at the castle or online.
Please arrive at the castle entrance 10 minutes before the tour starts.
The castle is not wheelchair accessible due to the historic nature of the building.
1.
Behind the white façade, a fairytale awaits
The manor house looks modest from the outside, but inside a surprising world of colours, intricate details and stories unfolds. Each room reflects the tastes of Antoine and Lisa de la Calmette and the spirit of the times in 1790s Europe. From the panoramic décor of the garden room to the pink master bedroom, the home tells a whimsical story of life between the Enlightenment and Romanticism.
Explore the house and its history
Photo: Pernille Kaaslund
2.
A little taste of the stories from the house
In the monkey room, you’ll find pink walls adorned with delicate grey and blue motifs, and a feature wall featuring forest scenes and carved palm trees. In the centre of the room hangs a mirror featuring a small monkey – a memento from the family’s time in Lisbon, where the behaviour of a nervous monkey warned them of the devastating earthquake of 1755. An enchanting testament to how the Calmette couple wove personal memories into the home’s interior design.
Or join us on a garden tour
Our afternoon tour takes you through the garden’s natural surroundings and history
