First visit while in Wilmington, glad I visited the duPont estate. The grounds and mansion were very nice which reminded me of being in France. The interior of the mansion was nice especially with the information that was provided by the estate guides working inside. There were multiple people on each floor who provided some good insight and information about their areas which helped you understand what you were viewing. A walk around the park grounds was nice and relaxing. I would come back if every in Wilmington again.

Nemours is often overlooked in favor of Winterthur. It should not be. Friends and I added a tour of Nemours to a mid-week jaunt to Delaware and are so glad we did. The grounds and 70+room mansion were decked out for the holidays. Winterthur is a museum. Nemours is a home. Start with the tram ride through the estate then enjoy the self guided house tour. Friendly guides are stationed throughout the house to answer questions or share bits of information about the family. It was a lovely experience.

Nemours is just wonderful. I'm glad I was able to come at this time of year to not only enjoy the mansion but to also see all the holiday decorations. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is someone in each room to explain, answer questions and point out various items. Please go here.

Even though the weather was chilly and rainy for our visit we had a delightful time. The mansion itself is spectacular with knowledgeable docents in each room. Everything in the gardens wasn’t quite in bloom, but they were still amazing, I highly recommend taking the Garden Shuttle tour as it is a great 20-minute overview of all the things that you will want to walk to and check out in detail. The entire experience is well worth the cost!

Please be aware that the GPS for the Nemours Estate had us trying to enter via a closed gate. Once we were actually on the grounds of the Estate, which is tied to the Children's Hospital, the signs were misleading. Now, once my wife and I got to the grounds, we were pretty happy. We arrived in time for one of the tram tours, so the guide could explain some of the features of the Estate. After the tram tour, we visited the mansion. The docents did a great job explaining about the features of the home, and the furnishings reminded me of some Gilded Age homes (like the Vanderbilt mansion in Hyde Park). We did have a little time to walk the grounds by the reflecting pool. This area reminded me of Schoenbrun Palace in Vienna. We only had about 2.5 hours to tour. I would suggest allowing most of one day to properly see everything.

My husband and I had a wonderful day at Nemours - it definitely felt like we had been transported to France! The gardens were beautiful and the house was exquisite. The docents were all very knowledgable and enthusiastic. We would especially like to thank the gentleman who recommended that we visit Hagley, another DuPont home which we had never heard of. That was another great day learning about the DuPont legacy. Nemours does not have dining facilities but they encourage picnics and have a lovely spot for that overlooking a pond.

Luckily, we had a beautiful day to wander the grounds. We paid $21 each for senior passes and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The home and grounds are beyond beautiful: the statues, gates, furnishings, etc. all are top notch. I don't remember how long we were there, but if you walk the grounds, 2-3 hours is correct. It was well worth visiting and dreaming of luxury. It is kept up very well, which must cost a fortune for that. The docents/volunteers when you enter were very informative. Signs in each room also give history. We went on a Wednesday morning at opening, and it was not crowded at all.

This was my second time coming back to Nemours and my boyfriend’s first time. We first did the shuttle which was very informative and a great overview of the history of the family and the places around the ground. We then took a walk down to the Chauffeurs garage and received some very interesting information about the cars. The house was our favorite part. It is gorgeous. The docents are very informed and we loved asking them questions and learning more. I liked that I was able to leave my backpack in a locker while touring the house. While the one section of the fountains was closed off we still loved taking pictures of the open gardens around the house. Overall this section trip was very nice! Ticket prices were good as we used our student discount, and we spent 2-3 hrs here.

Free parking and discounts available - I was given free admission as military. Your house experience is self-guided with docents strategically placed throughout for questions. All extremely friendly. There is also a 20-minute driving tour around the estate operated by staff (max is 18 per so get there early or expect to wait in line).

AMAZING grounds and buildings! Reminded me of an east coast Hearst Castle. The docents were full of information and we enjoyed Betsy's descriptions of how the home was actually lived in. What inventive ideas were used in building this self-sufficient estate! We enjoyed the garage and the tour of the grounds by bus. LOVELY stop.