10 of America's Most Beautiful Historic Mansions

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Nemours Estate

Wilmington, Delaware

Architecture

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10 of America's Most Beautiful Historic Mansions

In 1909, American industrialist Alfred I. du Pont gifted his wife Alicia this vast estate located less than a mile from downtown Wilmington.

He dubbed it the Nemours Estate, named after the French commune where his great-great-grandfather once lived. Esteemed architectural firm Carrère and Hastings — the team behind the New York Public Library and Ponce de Leon Hotel in St. Augustine, Florida — designed the French neoclassical complex and surrounding gardens. Over a century later, the Nemours Estate is now open to the public, welcoming visitors to tour its 47,000 square feet of living space. There are 105 individual rooms, 77 of which are publicly accessible, but the real highlight is the 200 acres of French-style gardens inspired by those at the Palace of Versailles. The expansive gardens feature neoclassical monuments, vibrant wildflowers, and calming fountains throughout.

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