A great visit to a truly beautiful restored house and grounds. The guided tour is at least an hour long and then you will want to spend time in the out building.
If you are in Prairie du Chien you must visit Villa Louis. Tour guide knew her stuff. Nicely restored.
Villa Louis is an historic home on Saint Feriole Island. It is beautifully restored and would be an experience just to walk through but with out guide, Susan, it was an outstanding experience. She not only answered all of our questions but allowed us plenty of time to explore thing of personal interest. Unfortunately it was bitterly cold so exploring the grounds and other buildings under restoration was not advisable. I have toured many historic sights but I think she was the best, most knowledgeable and personable guide I have ever had. If you are in the area, make it a point to stop. Well worth your time.
The guided tour lasted about 1&1/2 to 2 hours and included the mansion, grounds, and a few out buildings. The guide was knowledgeable and informative. The mansion is located in a very interesting waterfront district with other attractions.
Tour guide was very knowlegable, descriptive and Thorough. So cool to see everything in its Original look and feel.
This is the best and most complete example of a 1990's Victorian house I have seen in my travels across the USA. Approximately 90% of the furniture and fixtures that the owners possessed were preserved... pictures from the era helped restore the Villa to its 1990s grandeur. The guides are very helpful and knowledgeable. A "must see"!
The tour of the house was ok, Wish we could have seen more buildings, but something to do to kill time
Mary was our tour guide. She gave us a great history lesson on this site. The house is gorgeous; and, I can just see chosen guests going in the front door at Christmas. Was treat that must have been. I would recommend this tour to everyone!
Mary was a GREAT guide - obviously loves the house and grounds as if they were her own! Very informative.
Interesting tour of elegant mansion and beautiful grounds. Tout guide was quite knowlegeable and really took us back in time. Very interesting story of families rise to wealth personal tragedies and resilience. Decor and tour continuity made me feel like I was almost there with the family.