Oak Alley Plantation, Restaurant and Inn located on the Mississippi River between the historic cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, is known as the Grande Dame of the Great River Road. The quarter-mile canopy of giant live oak trees, believed to be nearly 300 years old, forms an impressive avenue leading to the classic Greek-revival style antebellum home. The Plantation offers daily guided tours, bed and breakfast, accommodations in cottages, a Cajun and Creole restaurant with local favorites, a café and ice cream parlor. It is also a setting for weddings, parties and other private functions.
Location:
Great River Road, 3645 Highway 18 , Vacherie Louisiana 70090
Telephone
225-265-2151 Toll Free: 800-442-5539 Fax 225-265-7035
Other Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns nearby:
(Jeanerette) Alice Plantation Bed & Breakfast
(Houma) Audrey's Little Cajun Mansion
(New Orleans) Avenue Plaza Hotel
(Vacherie) Bay Tree Plantation Bed and Breakfast
(Morgan City) Bayouside Bed & Breakfast
(Ponchatoula) Bella Rose Mansion
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06/08 Coming to The Vacherie area
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans LA April25 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 500,000 visitors each year. There are two main components: the Louisiana Heritage Fair and the Ev ening Concert Series. The Lousiana Heritage Fair is the signature feature of the Festival, showcasing unforgettable music on 12 stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work.
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Gulfport Music Festival Gulfport MS May10-11 Huge weekend music festival featuring headliner entertainment, food booths, and more!
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
Pepper Festival St Martinville LA September14-15 This annual festival, usually taking place on the third Sunday of October, celebrates the pepper industry in Louisiana. Benefits kids, and attractions include Cajun food, bands, and a Poker Run. One day only. Call or write for dates and times.
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