KÁROLYI CASTLE (KÁROLYI KASTÉLY)

This castle was built between 1844 and 1850 by Count Georges Ka ́ rolyi, on the plans of Austrian architect Heinrich Koch. Upgrading 1910 e in 1980, modernise e in an orphanage, was transformed into an orphanage. Georges, a descendant of the family, and his wife Angelica obtained a lease emphyte ́ in 1997, when they began to rent work of novation, largely completed in 2011. The couple personally cared for visitors, both staying at the castle until 2015, when Georges Kàrolyi was appointed as Hungary's ambassador to France. At present it is his wife who continues to organize cultural programmes and follow up on events and work. The castle, open all year round, includes - among other things curiosite ́ s - a charming chapel, numerous salons for re\ ceptions, portraits of the family, some beautiful paintings from the family collection (returned after their confiscation during the Communist regime), two libraries, that of Franc........ isbs Fejtő (distinguished Hungarian historian) and that of ge\ alogiste Szabolcs from Vajay. Many cultural encounters take place in the Cha ̂ teau during the Anne ́ e, including a string quartets festival in September, a chamber music academy in July and Journe ́ es of plants in June. Half of the English-owned park of 50 ha was renovated in 2015, and rehabilitation continues. Botanical visits are organized once a month. The opening of a tourist information and bicycle rental point is in project.