The Reggia di Colorno (Colorno, PR) celebrates Women's Day with an exclusive initiative: ''The Essence of the Duchess,'' a sensory journey to the court of Marie Louise.
An exclusive experience combining a narrated tour and a perfumery workshop, allowing you to experience the Palace as if it were an inhabited residence and discover the innermost soul of Marie Louise of Austria through the senses, words, and scents.
A cultural and sensory tourism experience
The Essence of the Duchess is not a simple guided tour, but an immersive journey that intertwines history, theatrical narration, and an experiential workshop.
The goal is not just to show the rooms of the Palace, but to bring them to life, recreating the atmosphere of a truly inhabited residence, filled with rituals, emotions, and daily life.
The Protagonist
The guide, in the guise of Marie Louise of Austria, welcomes the guests as visiting noblewomen, leading them on an elegant, engaging, and deeply human tale.
The Animated Visit - The Narrative Journey
Welcome in the Grand Staircase
The Lady welcomes the guests as noblewomen from the capital, introducing them to the ceremonial and atmosphere of the court.
The Rooms on the Main Floor - Daily Life
The narrative moves away from dates and architects to recount the life lived:
◆ What was eaten at court
◆ How balls and parties were held
◆ What were the difficulties of a woman of power in a world dominated by men?
An accessible, emotional, and engaging tale.
The Intimate Moment - The Private Rooms
In the more private rooms, the tone becomes confidential.
Reading fragments of Maria Luigia's autographed letters reveals her love of botany, her deep bond with her children, and the Duchess's most intimate side.
Perfumery Workshop: ''The Essence of the Duchess''
Following, a sensorial perfumery workshop led by Samantha Campanini, inspired by the history of Parma and its famous Violetta.
The Setting
An elegant imperial table set with linen tablecloths, fresh violets, and individual stations for each participant, for a refined and immersive experience.
The Workshop Structure
◆ Historical Introduction
◆ The bond between Maria Luigia and the Friars of the Annunziata, the first to distill violet essence in Parma.
Discovery of the Olfactory Notes
Each guest will smell different essences through the mouillettes:
◆ Violet (central note)
◆ Iris
◆ Rose
◆ Musk
◆ Woods, to add structure and depth
Creation of a Personal Formula
Guided by Samantha Campanini, each woman will create her own interpretation of the ''Violetta di Colorno,'' dosing the essences in a 15 ml or 30 ml spray bottle.
The Souvenir
The created fragrance is personalized and taken home as a unique memento of the experience.
Buy and reserve your place
An exclusive experience combining a narrated tour and a perfumery workshop, allowing you to experience the Palace as if it were an inhabited residence and discover the innermost soul of Marie Louise of Austria through the senses, words, and scents.
A cultural and sensory tourism experience
The Essence of the Duchess is not a simple guided tour, but an immersive journey that intertwines history, theatrical narration, and an experiential workshop.
The goal is not just to show the rooms of the Palace, but to bring them to life, recreating the atmosphere of a truly inhabited residence, filled with rituals, emotions, and daily life.
The Protagonist
The guide, in the guise of Marie Louise of Austria, welcomes the guests as visiting noblewomen, leading them on an elegant, engaging, and deeply human tale.
The Animated Visit - The Narrative Journey
Welcome in the Grand Staircase
The Lady welcomes the guests as noblewomen from the capital, introducing them to the ceremonial and atmosphere of the court.
The Rooms on the Main Floor - Daily Life
The narrative moves away from dates and architects to recount the life lived:
◆ What was eaten at court
◆ How balls and parties were held
◆ What were the difficulties of a woman of power in a world dominated by men?
An accessible, emotional, and engaging tale.
The Intimate Moment - The Private Rooms
In the more private rooms, the tone becomes confidential.
Reading fragments of Maria Luigia's autographed letters reveals her love of botany, her deep bond with her children, and the Duchess's most intimate side.
Perfumery Workshop: ''The Essence of the Duchess''
Following, a sensorial perfumery workshop led by Samantha Campanini, inspired by the history of Parma and its famous Violetta.
The Setting
An elegant imperial table set with linen tablecloths, fresh violets, and individual stations for each participant, for a refined and immersive experience.
The Workshop Structure
◆ Historical Introduction
◆ The bond between Maria Luigia and the Friars of the Annunziata, the first to distill violet essence in Parma.
Discovery of the Olfactory Notes
Each guest will smell different essences through the mouillettes:
◆ Violet (central note)
◆ Iris
◆ Rose
◆ Musk
◆ Woods, to add structure and depth
Creation of a Personal Formula
Guided by Samantha Campanini, each woman will create her own interpretation of the ''Violetta di Colorno,'' dosing the essences in a 15 ml or 30 ml spray bottle.
The Souvenir
The created fragrance is personalized and taken home as a unique memento of the experience.
Buy and reserve your place