📜 A 200-acre country estate in Wilmington, Delaware, featuring a French neoclassical mansion and the largest French-style formal gardens in North America.🔍 Built by Alfred I. du Pont in 1909-10 as a gift for his second wife, it resembles a French château with 105 rooms and lavish interiors.# Why Go🏰 Explore a splendid mansion with world-class art and antique furniture.🌳 Wander through vast French-inspired formal gardens, including a 1-acre reflecting pool with 157 jets.🏛️ Discover unique features like the Temple of Love, Sunken Gardens, and various sculptures.🚗 See vintage automobiles in the Chauffeur's Garage.# Why Avoid🚫 Access limited to visitors aged 13 and above.🚧 Sunken Garden currently closed for renovation until 2026.🗓️ Estate is closed seasonally from November to March.# Hours🕒 Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April–October.# Getting There📍 New entrance on Nemours Children’s Hospital campus; follow green signs.🚶‍♀️ Guided walking tours and shuttle garden tours available April–October.🅿️ Parking located on campus, follow signs; cannot accommodate buses.