Casa d'Areny-Plandolit, Manor house museum in Ordino, Andorra

Casa d'Areny-Plandolit is a three-storey manor in Ordino, built in 1633 and arranged over a ground floor used for oil and firewood storage and an upper floor holding the dining room, kitchen, library, chapel, ballroom and arms room. The family's collecting filled it with furniture and objects of mixed styles, and a portrait of Guillem d'Areny-Plandolit, promoter of the 1866 New Reform, hangs inside.

The building was constructed in the 17th century and served as a residence for an influential family across several generations. A former resident played a key role in Andorra's political development during the 19th century.

The Areny-Plandolit family, documented from heir Guillem Areny Vidal, rose from valley cattle owners to Catalan nobility through marriages; Guillem Areny Torres was made a knight for supplying food to Philip V's troops in 1719. Rooms such as the music, dance, photography, medicine, weapons and toy rooms show the family's collecting and noble sports, and a portrait of Guillem d'Areny-Plandolit, promoter of the 1866 New Reform, hangs inside.

Plan your visit ahead since tours operate during set hours and group bookings need advance notice. The interior features narrow passages and multiple levels, so wearing comfortable shoes and allowing extra time to explore is recommended.

The museum includes a recreated dental office from the past, showing how dental care was provided in earlier times. The darkroom preserves historical cameras and equipment that were used to document everyday life in Andorra in the early 20th century.