- Trier
150 years ago, the early-classicist palace was still surrounded by thick forest, thus doing justice to its name ‘Mon aise’ (‘My leisure’). While an industrial estate as today built up vast parts of the former forest area, the only Louis-Seize-style building to be erected on German soil has continued to exude its charm, particularly since its renovation in the late 1990s.
In its day, Monaise Palace was a state-of-the-art structure which deliberately broke away from the opulent, ornamental elements of the rococo movement. As such, Monaise appears almost plain, despite its columned central projection – through this impression would soon have been dispelled by the sprawling garden and interior décor. Monaise Palace was built as a summer residence for Trier cathedral dean Philipp Franz von Walderdorff, who also had his life motto ‘Otium cum dignitate’ (‘Leisure with dignity’) featured on the front exterior on his coat of arms – a motto that is still applicable today when the palace plays host to parties and festivities.
No guided tours or visists are being offered.
