Located less than an hour from New Orleans, on Majestic River Road, the Poche Plantation hosts a bed and breakfast and guided tours at this Louisiana plantation home that has been beautifully restored to its original splendor. A plantation house re cently enjoyed by overnight guests ranging from well known Civil War historians to the business elite, the Poche Plantation is now open to the public for guided tours and bed and breakfast lodgings in surrounding cottages for the first time since its construction in the late 1800s.
Location:
6554 Louisiana Hwy 44 (River R, Convent Louisiana 70723
Telephone
225 562-7728 Fax 225 562-0550
Other Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns nearby:
(New Iberia) A New Iberian Bed & Breakfast
(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
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06/08 Coming to The Convent 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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