Destrehan (pop. 11,000) was founded in 1914 as an oil refinery town. The town was founded on the site of the plantation established by Jean Noel Destrehan.
The Destrehan Plantation was established in 1787 and has survived Colonial and Civil wars. The main living quarters are on the second floor to protect the family and belongings from seasonal floods. Costumed guides offer tours of the house.
Plantation home built in 1787, Destrehan Plantation.
Kitchen in Destrehan Plantation.
Address: Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047-5202, United States
Phone: 1 (985) 764-9315, Fax: 1 (985) 725-1929
Hours:
9am-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday - Christian
Built before 1790 the 16 acre Ormond Plantation in Destrehan is modeled after sugar plantations of the West Indies. The architecture of the French West Indies style is a rare example of plantation homes.
Address: Ormond Plantation Manor, 13786 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047-3600, United States
Phone: 1 (985) 764-8544, Fax: 1 (985) 764-0691
Hours:
10am-3pm
Facilities: On-site accomodations, Restaurant or food service
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Destrehan Plantation, Destrehan
Destrehan Plantation, Destrehan
