The palace was built in the eighteenth century, a fantastically ambitious project conceived by local nobleman Carlo Giacinto Roero.

He commissioned the building of this splendid new residence to his own personal taste, surrounded it with gardens and oversaw the furnishing work on what was to be a sumptuously decorated interior. Roero had both the ability and the financial means to see this project through. An accomplished – albeit amateur – architect, he was also a high-profile aristocrat and a landowner of considerable wealth.

The heart of the Castello di Guarene palace-museum consists of the fifteen most highly valued interiors, occupying both sides of the central hall.

A guest exploring these fifteen historical interiors on either side of the Salone d’Onore (central hall) will find them just as the royal couple did on their visit in 1773.

The Stanza del Vescovo (Bishop’s Room) is still completely intact, displaying one of the most spectacular examples of Piedmontese baroque bandera – fantastically intricate polychrome designs embroidered in wool on worsted cotton fabric. Also preserved intact is the Camera Azzurra (Azure Room), where bandera embroidery is used in designs of finely plaited wreaths and floral blooms.

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Guests who stop to admire the two Chinese Rooms (Sale Cinesi) – richly decorated in 18th-century Chinese wallpaper – should note that these hand-painted wallpapers made the long journey from the Orient in the second half of the 18th century, traveling via London then by sea as far as Marseilles, from where they were transported by mule to the palace. They remain perfectly preserved in the Sale Cinesi to this day – a fine complement to the silk fabrics that grace the four-poster beds with oriental motifs.

On lifting their gaze up to the frescoed vaults of the Dining Hall and Gallery, guests will be drawn to compare them with those at the Palazzina di Caccia in Stupinigi – and, we are sure, will arrive at the conclusion that the ceilings at Guarene closely rival them in beauty. The nineteenth-century vaulted ceiling of the Sala Della Musica (Music Room) will also delight the eye.

Viewed as a whole, the paintings that embellish the doorframes and walls of the historic heart of the palace represent a collection of art that is by no means second-rate. Guests may – perhaps unexpectedly – encounter several well-known canvases, among them the outstanding Madonna Della Cappella, and landscapes by Scipione and Vittorio Amedeo Cignaroli. In addition to all this, the palace is a rich source of interest for the amateur historian – in the region of eighty historical figures, among them princes, kings, bishops, dames, and knights – as well as an exceptional museum collection of faces, stories and fascinating mementos of the past. For those interested in fashion history, the women’s clothing dating from the palace’s heyday and before that is presented here gives a vivid insight into women’s fashion of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

 The palace also offers an itinerary of fine antique furniture, ranging from 17th-century carved wooden chests to exquisite examples of Louis XVI.

Guests are luxuriously accommodated in eight large bedrooms on the third floor, named after prominent figures in the history of the palace. Another four bedrooms are located on the ground floor.

The bedroom ensembles have been converted in keeping with the original floorplan and fresco decoration, and each one has an en-suite bathroom finely decorated in marble. The walls are decorated in the aristocratic tradition with silk or silk velvet tapestries, mounted on felt-lined frames. The furnishings are entirely in period style – most are original, dating back to when the palace was built, and some are from collections belonging to the new owners, Artusio and Gallo. Guests are therefore immersed in the same aristocratic ambiance as Carlo Giacinto himself intended, but also enjoy the latest in modern comfort and convenience.
Each bedroom is equipped with the latest appliances, a LED television, safe, minibar and wireless internet.

The SPA at Castello di Guarene is ideal for a pleasant stay dedicated to quiet, relaxation and well-being, away from the stresses of everyday life. From 2 pm till 8 pm. You will be surrounded by an intimate and refined environment.

From the indoor swimming pool, entirely excavated in the rocks, you can enjoy a unique landscape in absolute peace and quiet, with a panoramic view on Alba, Langhe, and Roero. Wellness Center is comprised of magic caves, saunas drenched by the scent of wood and hammam reproducing the mystical atmosphere of Oriental bath. Comfortable loungers, relaxing music, and soft lights will invite you to relax after a sauna session, to read, and to dream…

The gardens were started in 1740 and laid out according to Count Carlo Giacinto Roero di Guarene’s design by the master gardener at Castello di Govone.

The scenic layout of hornbeam espaliers, yew trees shaped into pinnacles, and cypresses makes skillful use of the limited space. Documents chronicling the palace’s early history mention five peacocks roaming the gardens – which is unusual for this period and location.