Lush 100-acre forest surrounds the nearly 200-year-old Oakley House, where John James Audubon, artist and naturalist, sketched many of his famous bird prints. Audubon came upriver from New Orleans to teach drawing to the daughter of the owners of Oakley. Although Audubon spent only four months at Oakley, he began or completed 32 paintings in his Birds of America collection. The tall airy house is a splendid example of colonial architecture with a West Indies influence. The rooms at Oakley have been restored and furnished in the style of the 1820s when Audubon lived here. Also featured are picnic area with pavilion and a nature trail that winds through acres of mature live oaks, magnolia, beech, holly and popular trees.
Location:
PO Box 546, Hwy 965, St Francisville Louisiana 70775
Telephone
225-635-3739 Toll Free: 888-677-2838
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Baton Rouge) Associated Veterinary Service
(St Francisville) Audubon State Historic Site
(Denham Springs) Denham Springs Animal Hospital
(Lafayette) Doiron-Plauche Veterinary Hospital
(Folsom) Global Wildlife Center
(Lafayette) Gloria Switch Road Veterinary Hospital
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04/19 Coming to The St Francisville 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.
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.
Best of the Bayou Festival Houma LA September29-30 Taking place in Historic Downtown Houma, the festival features Cajun and French food, music, weddings, crafts, pirogue racing, antiques, and more.
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