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Mansion and garden · Wilmington, Delaware
Nemours Estate
The 77-room Alfred I. du Pont mansion, French-inspired, with formal French gardens, woodlands, and a vintage car garage.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Nemours Estate
Nemours was built between 1909 and 1910 for Alfred I. du Pont, who named the estate after the French town linked to his family’s origins. The 77-room mansion follows the style of 18th-century French country houses, with decorated salons, furniture, tapestries, paintings, and objects collected by the family.
The formal gardens extend along a long axis from the house, with lawns, reflecting pools, statues, colonnades, and a classical temple—one of the largest ensembles of French-style gardens in North America. Surrounding woodlands and trails complete roughly 80 hectares of grounds.
The Chauffeur’s Garage houses the family’s vintage cars from the early 20th century. A shuttle bus runs through the gardens for visitors who prefer not to walk the full axis.
The season runs from April through early November. At year’s end the mansion reopens with Christmas decorations for Noël at Nemours. The entrance is on the grounds of the Nemours Children’s Hospital, with its own signage.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
Spring for the blooming gardens, and December for the Christmas decorations. The property is closed on Mondays.
How to get there
By car, about 5 km from downtown Wilmington via Rockland Road. The entrance is on the grounds of the Nemours Children’s Hospital; follow the signs for Nemours Estate.
Tip
Reservations aren’t required, but tickets can be purchased in advance on the website. Check the calendar: some dates close for private events.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Nemours Estate
When does Nemours Estate open?
From April through early November and then again for the Christmas season. Closed Mondays.
Do I need to reserve the Nemours visit?
There is no timed-entry requirement; tickets can be bought on site or in advance online.
What is there to see at Nemours?
The French-style mansion, the formal gardens with reflecting pools and statues, and the family’s vintage car garage.