nemours mansion and gardens
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nemours mansion and gardens印象
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The tour of Nemours, the country home of Alfred DuPont begins at the Visitors Center with a timeline of one of the most wealthy and influential families in America and history of the magnificent Versailles-like mansion depicted in pictures and artifacts. Next you view a brief film about the life of industrialist and philanthropist Alfred DuPont, after which you are taken by shuttle bus to the mansion. Although there were 24 people on the bus, I was very surprised but glad they split us into smaller groups of 5-6 to tour this grand home's 3 floors of priceless furnishings and art including the billiard room and bowling alley, along with necessities like the ice-making and bottling rooms. After the 1 1/2 hour tour of the mansion, you once again board the shuttle and tour the estate itself where visitors can experience the formal gardens, the property's winding paved roads, numerous wildlife, and finally the DuPont's carriage house, housing and meticulously maintaining Mr. DuPont's many, now-antique roadsters, Rolls Royces and Mercedes as well as numerous wildlife trophies. The tour and the home itself is like taking a trip back in time to experience the extravagant lifestyle of the rich and famous at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a home and not a museum, furnished as it was when it was lived in. The tour was detailed, intimate, and guests could comfortably see and hear everything, as well ask questions. The tour guides are very knowledgeable about the home and the life of the DuPonts. Reservations are strongly advised and guests must be at least 12 years old. The best part of this attraction is that there are no gift shops!
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Have now been to this place twice with out-of-town visitors. The Mansion is beautiful and going around in small groups was great. Unfortunately both times the weather was not kind so we could not walk the gardens. The one negative was that we wished we had known "beforehand" that we could have requested closed captions on the video. I suppose if we had identified ourselves as needing this service that would have worked but we were not aware until I made a comment at the end of the video as we were exiting.
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Very interesting inside and out. Tour guides excellent. Gardens are spectacular, even though not much was in bloom in late November
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This was one of the best mansion tours we've ever experienced. Even better than the best tours in France and Italy. Small groups, excellent guides, and few barriers made for an exceptional experience. We look forward to going back in the Spring to see the gardens when the weather is warmer.
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Nicely laid out tour with film and small groups 3-5 people per tour guide in the house. The mansion is as it would have been when the last resident was present so reflects the real living situation as opposed to a museum like atmosphere. Quite elegant and reminded me of the Newport mansions. Well informed tour guide.
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The tour was awesome. Small group size made the tour intimate with the ability to ask questions. The tour started in the visitor's center and we were then taken by minibus to the main house. From there we were divided into small groups of 5-6 people. The home is beautiful and the tours were not rushed. Afterwards we went by bus to the carriage house and had some time to walk the beautiful grounds.Make sure you have a reservation as they limit the number of visitors!
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The mansion has been beautifully restored, and we enjoyed our time with the friendly, informative tour guide. Overall, a very nice visit and glimpse of history! The house tours are well organized and the staff are all friendly. It was very nice that tour groups were limited to 6 people, but there were so many groups in the house at once that they we constantly felt rushed. It would have been great to spend a bit more time in each room.
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Fantastic mansion and beautiful garden. Put your walking shoes on. Guides take you through and explain the history of the house and grounds. It's hard to imagine that people once lived like this in the US. Think Downton Abby. You must make reservations and a time for your tour.
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This was a great place to visit for anyone traveling near Wilmington. I would highly encourage you to purchase tickets in advance and give yourself enough time to see the mansion and the grounds. It is absolutely breathtaking! Go!!!
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I went there with a friend from high school. Beautiful gardens and house. Americana at it's best. A wonderful experience.