Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway
Nemours Mansion and Gardens, DE
The Nemours Mansion, a modified Louis XVI French chateau built in 1910, is Alfred I. du Pont's estate. The mansion has over 100 rooms decorated with European and American furniture, rugs, tapestries, and art. The garden, sitting on 300 acres, is one of the finest examples of French-style gardens in America. It is landscaped with magnificent fountains, glittering pools, and a statuary surrounded by woodlands.
Photo Credits
- Public domain.
Quick Facts
- Location:
Nemours is located on Rockland Road, on the property of the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for children. It is situated between Childrens Drive and Route 202, directly across from the Ronald McDonald House.
To tour the Mansion, visit the visitors center on Route 141 and Alapocas Drive. All visitors re directed to this center in order to access the Mansion via shuttle-bus.
- N 39.778° W 75.551° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
Guided tours: May - Dec. on Tues - Sat at 9, 11, 1, and 3. Sundays: 11, 1, and 3. See 'Special Considerations' under Before-You-Go for more info.
Local Information
Nemours Mansion and Gardens
302-651-6912
800-651-6912
- Nemours Mansion and Gardens:
- Learn about the legacy of the Du Pont family and plan a visit to the Nemours Mansion and Gardens.
