2011 Tours

The Philadelphia Flower Show
March 7, 2011

Glorious Gardens
of Winterthur
May 17, 2011

2010 Tours

Virginia Museum
of Fine Arts
October 27, 2010

Happy Holidays
at Historic
Fairmont Park
December 9, 2010

Autumn in
Bucks County
October 21, 2010

2010 Philadelphia
Flower Show

Hidden "Jewels"
in Jersey
April 27-28, 2010

Spring in the Brandywine
May 18, 2010

Mary Poppins
August 8, 2010

Spring in the Brandywine River Valley
Nemours Mansion and Gardens
Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Nemours Mansion and Gardens re-opened in May, 2009 with over a $39 million renovation. This sumptuous estate was the French chateau style home of Alfred DuPont and his idea of building an “American” Versailles. The mansion displays fine 17th century antiques, exquisite tapestries, Oriental rugs and outstanding works of art. Built in 1909, the Beaux Arts design of Nemours is one of the grandest surviving examples of an American villa of the Golden Age. The grounds surrounding the chateau are among the finest examples of French-style gardens in the United States.

Lunch will be at the nearby Du Pont Country Club where we will have a choice of chicken, salmon or pasta primavera. Nestled in the lush Brandywine River Valley this historic property presents the perfect DuPont hospitality.

Sign up early and do not miss this unique opportunity to see the DuPont’s at their very best. When registering, please indicate your choice of entrée on your check.

#7021.410

$137 per person/$127 McLean district residents

Depart: Arrive at MCC at 8:00 a.m.; bus will depart promptly at 8:15 a.m.

Return: Tour returns at aproximately 6:00 p.m.

Price Includes: deluxe motor coach transportation, admission to Nemours, lunch at the Dupont Country Club, morning snack and driver tip.

Call: Maureen Cyron at 703-323-9040 for a reservation.

Mail: Check to M. Cyron, 5205 Olley Ln., Burke, VA 22015. Please make check payable to Excursionaire.