Nemours Estate
Time Needed: full-day, half-day
Experience Type: historic landmark, museum
Built in 1910, Nemours Estate features a 77-room French château set amid lavish gardens, sparkling fountains, and ornate sculptures. Designed by celebrated architects Carrère and Hastings, the mansion showcases fine art, furnishings, and early technological innovations.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Tour the 77-Room Mansion – Stroll through this lavish French-style estate on a self-guided tour, where ornate European antiques and artwork bring the rooms to life.
- Explore the Formal Gardens – Meander across 200 acres of Versailles-inspired grounds filled with fountains, mazes, monuments, towers, and peaceful nature trails.
- Seek Out Hidden Surprises – Keep an eye out for whimsical touches, from ever-moving garden gnomes to historic treasures like the Temple of Love and the Statue of Achievement.
- Step Inside the Chauffeur’s Garage – Admire gleaming vintage automobiles, including duPont-owned Rolls-Royces and Cadillacs, in the original 1914 garage.
- Discover Seasonal Programs – Try something new with unique offerings like yoga, forest bathing, seed collecting, or sketch walks with naturalists.
Itinerary Idea: If the estate’s manicured grounds leave you wanting more, continue your garden tour at Longwood Gardens, complete with vibrant fountains, glass conservatories, and beautifully designed landscapes. Get your admission tickets.
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