PAST EVENTS

We invite you to discover France's most famous wine region. Together with a sommelier in the Manor wine cellar, we will taste four wines from the Bordeaux region—not only reds, but whites as well. Some traditions never go out of style. Much like the music of historical instruments, which still resonates so compellingly today, the name Bordeaux remains one of the most essential in the world of wine. During the tasting, we will explore the history, classification, and diversity of flavors of this legendary region. We will discuss how Bordeaux conquered the world and why it remains the benchmark of quality and elegance to this day.

We invite you to a tasting where a sommelier will guide you in selecting the perfect wine for your holiday table. We will taste four wines that pair beautifully with Christmas and New Year's dishes. Which wine pairs best with herring? What should you pour with roast duck or goose? Or perhaps this year you wish to surprise your loved ones with an unexpected pairing? During this tasting, we will explore answers to the most common pre-holiday questions, discuss the harmony of food and wine, and share ideas to make your holiday table even more delicious. Four wines and an abundance of practical tips for the upcoming festive season await you.

We invite you to a sparkling wine tasting. Together with our sommelier in the Manor wine cellar, we will taste four exceptional sparkling wines, including champagne. The approaching festive season is a perfect opportunity to become acquainted with the aristocracy of sparkling wines. Champagne is deservedly called the king of sparkling wines, yet alongside it shine many other impressive names. During the tasting, we will journey through renowned sparkling wine regions, exploring the subtleties of their production, the etiquette of bubbles, and the reasons why these wines have accompanied life's most important celebrations for centuries.

Advent is a special time of anticipation, coziness, and quiet reflection, and one of its most beautiful symbols is the Advent wreath. We invite you to craft one with your own hands at Paliesius Manor and embrace the spirit of the approaching holidays! A hand-crafted wreath will become a distinctive centerpiece for your home or a heartfelt gift for a loved one. As you create, you are free to combine conifer branches, local and exotic plants, colors, and ornaments—exactly as your taste and imagination dictate. At Paliesius Manor, we will provide all the necessary tools and materials. However, should you wish to weave something uniquely personal into your wreath, please feel free to bring it along. We invite you to pause, spend time together, and prepare for the coming Christmas season in a warm and creative atmosphere.

We invite you to a tasting dedicated to discovering wine aromas. Together with a sommelier in the Manor wine cellar, we will taste four aromatic wines and try an aroma recognition game. We first taste wine with our noses. To some, it recalls a blossoming garden; to others, a forest floor, spices, or freshly baked bread. Do we all perceive the same aromas in the same way? In this tasting, we will learn to recognize scents, seek them out in the glass, and discover how they change our perception of flavor. Just like in a jazz improvisation, there will be no single correct answer here—only discoveries and unexpected flavor stories.

Advent is a time of cozy anticipation, reflection, and preparation for Christmas. We invite you to welcome this season creatively by crafting one of the most beautiful symbols of Advent with your own hands—the wreath. As you create, you will combine evergreen branches, Lithuanian and exotic botanicals, and various colors and decorations. Your finished wreath will become a cozy centerpiece for your home or a heartfelt handmade gift for a loved one. We will provide all the necessary tools and materials, but if you wish to personalize your wreath even further, you are welcome to bring your own decorations. Let us welcome Advent at Paliesius Manor: creatively, cozily, and with the warmth of the approaching holidays!

We invite you to a sparkling wine tasting. Together with a sommelier in the Manor wine cellar, we will taste four sparkling wines—from an elegant crémant to legendary champagne. Festivals—such as the "EuroLiszt Festival," taking place at Paliesius Manor for the very first time today—are inseparable from a festive mood, and nothing reflects this better than the bubbles rising in a glass. Why did champagne become a symbol of celebration? How do crémant and other sparkling wines differ from it? During the tasting, we will not only savor these wines but also discuss their production methods, history, and traditions. Between the two festival concerts, allow yourself a moment to raise a glass and rejoice.

LRT KLASIKA, in collaboration with the Lithuanian F. Liszt Association "Lisztuania", is organizing the Young Artists' Residency for the second time, dedicated to sharing the creative work of young classical music talents. Three young pianists are participating in this residency. On October 4 at 16:00, we invite you to the first concert of the residency—enjoy the recital by pianist and international competition laureate Joris Mikužis live at Paliesius Manor, or tune in to the live broadcast on LRT KLASIKA and the LRT.lt portal.

We invite you to a tasting where we will discover how the soil shapes the character of a wine. Together with our sommelier in the Manor wine cellar, we will taste four wines of different terroirs: two white and two red, grown in diverse soils—from limestone to clay or marl. It is the soil that determines how the grape's aromas unfold, the character the wine acquires, and how wines of the exact same grape variety will differ when grown in different regions. During the tasting, we will seek out these differences, compare flavors, and understand why winemakers speak of terroir with such reverence. Let this tasting be an introduction to the unseen creator of wine—the earth.

We invite you to experience the autumnal landscape of Sirvėta Regional Park with all your senses on a hike through the Milašius Telmological Reserve. Afterward, a guided tour, a delicious treat, and a warm beverage will await you at the manor.

On September 25–26, Paliesius Manor will host an event dedicated to European Heritage Days, inviting you to turn another fascinating and lesser-known page of the manor's history—to discover the connections of Paliesius Manor to the renowned Oginski family. During the event, the exhibition "The Return of Mykolas Kleopas Oginskis to His Homeland" will be presented, alongside a conference and discussion about the ties between the Oginski and Kublicki families, their personalities, and their stories. The program will be complemented by the educational session "How to Make Stones Speak", led by engineer and restoration specialist Petras Kanevičius. We invite you to explore, discover, and together revive the history of Paliesius Manor.

We invite you to an autumnal tasting of French wines. Together with a sommelier in the Manor wine cellar, we will taste four yet-undiscovered wines from France—ranging from refreshingly sparkling to richly sweet. Autumn is the season of harvest, a time when nature yields the very best of what it has grown throughout the year. Grapes are no exception, having ripened their flavors in the sun since early spring. During the tasting, we will invite you to listen to the music of the wine—to discover its aromas, flavor harmonies, and stories. This will be a jazz-inspired journey of flavors toward new discoveries.

In the Paliesius Manor concert hall, Lars Danielsson will reveal the secrets of Nordic jazz—while in the Manor wine cellar, we will delve into French wines. A cozy journey through the French wine world awaits you, alongside a beverage connoisseur who will reveal the subtleties of French wines and answer any questions you might have. We will travel from the north of France to the south, pausing to explore the wines of various regions, their distinct aromas, and hidden flavors. During this open afternoon of discovery, you can look forward to 6–8 different wines, a wealth of fascinating stories, delightful discoveries of aromas and flavors, and pleasant, lively conversation. This is a perfect opportunity to spend the afternoon slowly, deliciously, and meaningfully.

Have you ever heard of a place called Gigondas? What about Cornas? Do you know what Pouilly-Fumé means, or where it can be found? Even if these French wine regions and villages are unfamiliar, it certainly does not mean they do not craft excellent wine. This Assumption Day, before the concert by renowned French pianist Jean-Marc Luisada, we will journey to the lesser-known regions of France and discover their wines.

Recently, the French Institute in Lithuania celebrated its 25th anniversary. I am happy that I have been able to witness the Institute’s life both from the sidelines and, at times, as a more active participant. Yet my friendship with French culture stretches back, one might say, to my birth. I am Lithuanian, born in Lithuania in the town of Užpaliai, and through my parents' native tongue I share the very same Latin alphabet with the French: only written Lithuanian has 32 letters, while French has 26. My love for France began with the fairy tales of Charles Perrault, followed by Alexandre Dumas's novels "The Black Tulip" and "The Three Musketeers," and Alphonse Daudet's profoundly sensitive work "Letters from My Windmill"... It is precisely this sensibility that I imagine is the second reason I love the French and France.

During the SUSIKALBĖJIMAI creative residency, artists from varied disciplines sought a shared creative language, experimenting and cultivating a dialogue between music, painting, and installation art. The result of this residency is a collection of new artworks, born of collaboration and inspired by the surroundings of Paliesius Manor. The event will feature: an exhibition of fine art and installations, a live music program performed by pianist Viktoras Paukštelis and percussionist Vladimir Tarasov, a meeting and conversations with the residency participants, and refreshments—snacks, a hot beverage, and dessert.

After a nearly month-long stay at Paliesius Manor, we invite you to a special afternoon—a farewell to the twelve-lithograph cycle "King Solomon's Song of Songs" by the Litvak artist Théo Tobiasse from the collection of Dr. Shmuel Tatz. This event opens a new cycle of cultural encounters dedicated to the theme of the 2026 European Days of Jewish Culture: love. We have chosen to unfold the theme of love through one of humanity's oldest and most beautiful texts—the "Song of Songs" (Shir ha-Shirim), which for over two millennia has inspired poets, artists, musicians, and thinkers to reflect anew on love, beauty, and human connection.

June. Everything around us is beautifully fragrant. The meadows, the summer flowers, even the trees and shrubs. And the world of wine, too, is full of colorful aromas! It is no coincidence that the nose is such a vital participant in wine tasting. During this tasting in the Manor wine cellar, we will reacquaint ourselves with our noses and learn the profound influence they have on the overall understanding, perception, and flavor characteristics of a wine, while discovering just how well we can distinguish different scents. You can look forward not only to fun aroma challenges prepared by the sommelier and specially selected fragrant (or not necessarily so) wines, but also to many other revealed secrets: for example, what other parts of the body participate in tasting wine!

At Paliesius Manor, we invite you to discover not only one of the finest and most captivating male sopranos, but also France through a glass of wine. During this open afternoon of discovery, we will journey across diverse regions, uncovering a rich variety of bouquets, distinct aromas, and hidden flavors. To ensure your journey is engaging and you do not lose your way amidst the abundance of wine, you will be guided by seasoned beverage expert Juozas Kabašinskas.

Before the concert by renowned actor and singer Pino de Vittorio, we invite you to visit Provence! This sunny Southern French region by the Mediterranean Sea is celebrated for its elegant, crisp, and subtle wines, especially its rosés. Summers in Provence are intensely hot, yet the wines originating here pair beautifully with fresh Lithuanian summers. A diverse array of grapes is cultivated in Provence. In the white wines of Provence, Rolle dominates, offering a crisp and citrusy taste. In the rosés—Grenache and Cinsault, imparting fruitiness and elegance. In the reds, Syrah and Mourvèdre are more widely used—for structure, spice, and maturity.

We invite you to an open afternoon of discovery—a journey through the world of French wines alongside a beverage expert. During the event, you will be introduced to France’s most celebrated regions—Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Provence, and Alsace—exploring the grape varieties they nurture and their prevailing styles of flavor. You will experience how the nuances of white and red wines shift depending on the region. This is a perfect opportunity not only to taste an array of different wines and discover the ones that speak to you most, but also to deepen your understanding of what makes each wine exceptional and how to appreciate it. The tasting will feature a selection of 6–8 distinct wines from across various French regions. Guiding you on this journey will be the experienced wine connoisseur Juozas Kabašinskas.

On April 19, we invite you to embark on an extraordinary historical hike—to discover the traces of the First World War hidden close by. Though over 100 years have passed since the end of the First World War (1914–1918) and this chapter of history has slipped into oblivion, the fortifications bearing witness to that era still endure as striking elements of the landscape. They catch the eye, guiding our thoughts back to the events and painful experiences of the past. On both sides of the Adutiškis–Vidžiai road (Didžiasalis eldership), along a stretch of approximately 50 km (part of which lies within the territory of Belarus), more than 50 German army military structures of various purposes still remain...

On April 18, the ensemble "Dar vieni" will brush the dust off the baroque in the Paliesius Manor concert hall—while we, in the Manor wine cellar, will endeavor to reveal a path through the sheer abundance of wine. Today, the selection in wine shops and supermarkets is simply vast—but how do you keep from losing your way among it all? How do you select a truly fine bottle when heading to a birthday celebration where a friend has asked for wine instead of flowers? How is wine paired with food? A professional wine connoisseur will be your guide through the world of wine.

On April 11, a rising talent of the younger generation will perform at Paliesius Manor: a promising, multi-award-winning pianist. And before the concert, we will taste exquisite young French wines in the Manor wine cellar.Several different wines await you, both white and red. We can reveal that for the tasting, we have already selected a subtle, somewhat delicate Pinot Noir, alongside a Riesling renowned for its "steely" acidity. The experts of the Manor wine cellar are ready to surprise you: unexpected flavors and unveiled wine secrets await. Let us celebrate youth and spring together!