Essence Palau

When Art is Breathed: A Sensory Journey through the Palau de la Música Catalana

Languages: Catalan, Spanish, English

At the Palau de la Música Catalana, flowers are not just seen—they are experienced. We invite you to rediscover this jewel of Catalan Modernism not only with your eyes but through a dialogue between all the senses. It will be the sense of smell, touch, and sight that will guide us throughout the journey, opening the doors to a hidden garden within stone, where each aroma unveils a story, a memory, an emotion.

Come and discover the more than 2,000 flowers and all the natural elements that unfold throughout the building, experiencing them for the first time beyond their architectural beauty. Thanks to the collaboration with Eurofragance and a special infrastructure created at the Espai Mirador, you will be able to immerse yourself in a luminous and olfactory dimension that will transport you to another time: the scent of warm stone under the sun, the freshness of a bouquet of jasmines, a mystical forest, the ancient fragrance of a packed theater, or perhaps that of a Nameless Flower, as Mercè Rodoreda once wrote...

Let the Palau speak to your senses.

Book now to experience this unique journey!

Available for a limited time.

Complete your visit with a unique olfactory experience!

Before the 12.30 pm tour, we offer you a perfume workshop at 11.30 am, where you will discover the world of perfumery through ingredients and essences.

This experience is led by Bettina Perisson, perfumer and Key Account Manager at Eurofragance, with more than 35 years of experience creating fragrances for fine perfumery, personal care and home care. Bettina is also actively involved in training sessions and specialist talks, sharing her knowledge and passion with professionals and interested audiences. Her career was recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Barcelona Perfumery Awards 2025, an accolade that highlights her impact and contribution to the global fragrance industry.

Available dates:

  • 10 April
  • 9 May
  • 30 May
  • 12 June

You can add the workshop when purchasing your tour.

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General admission €30
Residents of Catalonia €18
Adult groups (15 or more) €18
Student groups (15 or more) €15
Orfeó Català members €15
Youth section €15
Person with functional diversity -65% and companion €19
Person with functional diversity +65% and companion Free
Family pack (includes 2 adults + 2 teenagers up to 16 years) € 60

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