Nemours Mansion and Gardens, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a 300 acre estate with French formal gardens. It was created by Alfred du Pont in 1910, and patterned after the gardens of Versailles. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with fountains, pools, and statues. Featured gardens include the Boxwood Garden, Maze Garden, Reflecting Pool, Sunken Gardens, and the Temple of Love.
The gardens are open May 1st through December 30th. The garden can be viewed only by taking a guided tour. These are held Tuesday through Saturday at 9:30, 12:00, and 3:00, and on Sunday at 12:00 and 3:00. Cost of admission for the guided garden walk is $10.00 per person. Cost of admission for the guided mansion tour is $15.00 per person.
Three hundred acres - that would be worth the cost of admission.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry - you find the most wonderful gardens for us vicariously look round and learn about ... I imagine both the garden and mansion would be fascinating to tour around ... thanks for this - Hilary
ReplyDeletegreetings. I've seen these gardens and can vouch for their beauty. Totally worth the money.
ReplyDeleteIt would be fascinating to see both.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Just got back from France. I'll blog about it later, but beyond seeing the outside of Versailles that was it...thank you not Covid. Entire tour ruined as we were cancelled out.
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Waving hi as I make my blog rounds, hope all is well with you.
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