点评:I can’t describe in words how much pleasure we got from visiting Maymont and the castle itself and walking around the park grounds. The mansion, recently reopened to the public, was built in 1893 for James and Sally May Dooley is a unique public green space in Richmond, with miles of trails and a beautifully landscaped farm with animals. The mansion is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tickets can be purchased at the park entrance in the small visitor center (10 euros). The mansion is beautiful, with its furnishings, dishes, furniture, and flower arrangements. I felt like I was in one of the most beautiful castles in France. Today, the mansion is a remarkably well-preserved example of Gilded Age luxury and splendor, similar to what can be seen in the TV series of the same name.
Save your energy to explore the entire park, including the farm and, of course, the beautiful gardens, located on different levels and featuring different themes. Start with the Italian garden, closest to the mansion, and then descend along the waterfall to the Japanese garden. Three additional levels of the garden can be seen from the main level: the Secret Garden, the Promenade and the Cascade. The parks are open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and no tickets are required. Admission to the parks and surrounding grounds is free; you can even come every day and explore the vast area at your leisure. Bring a picnic if you'd like, as there is no cafe. Parking is free and available outside the park gates. Don't miss this attraction if you're in Richmond—it's a sight for your eyes and soul.
翻译:我无法用语言形容参观梅蒙特庄园和城堡以及在公园里漫步带给我们的愉悦。这座庄园最近重新向公众开放,它建于1893年,是为詹姆斯和莎莉·梅·杜利夫妇建造的。它是里士满一处独特的公共绿地,拥有绵延数英里的步道和一个风景优美、饲养着各种动物的农场。庄园每周四至周日开放,时间为上午11点至下午5点;门票可在公园入口处的游客中心购买(10欧元)。庄园内部装饰精美,家具、餐具、摆设和花卉布置都令人赏心悦目。我感觉自己仿佛置身于法国最美丽的城堡之一。如今,这座庄园保存完好,完美展现了镀金时代的奢华与辉煌,与同名电视剧中的场景如出一辙。
建议您留些精力探索整个公园,包括农场,当然还有那些错落有致、主题各异的美丽花园。先游览离宅邸最近的意大利花园,然后沿着瀑布向下走到日式花园。从主花园层可以俯瞰花园的另外三个层次:秘密花园、长廊和瀑布。公园每天上午 10:00 至晚上 7:00 开放,无需门票。公园及其周边区域免费入场;您可以每天都来,悠闲地探索这片广阔的区域。如果您愿意,可以自带野餐,因为园内没有咖啡馆。公园门口设有免费停车场。如果您在里士满,千万不要错过这个景点——它一定会让您赏心悦目,心旷神怡。