Destrehan Attractions
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.
Destrehan Plantation
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.
Destrehan Plantation
13034 River Road
Destrehan, LA 70047-5202
United States
13034 River Road
Destrehan, LA 70047-5202
United States
Phone 1 (985) 764-9315
Fax 1 (985) 725-1929
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday - Christian (Feb 21)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday - Christian (Feb 21)
Facilities
Gift shop
Ormond Plantation
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.
All values are in United States Dollars
Ormond Plantation Manor
13786 River Road
Destrehan, LA 70047-3600
United States
13786 River Road
Destrehan, LA 70047-3600
United States
Phone 1 (985) 764-8544
Fax 1 (985) 764-0691
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 4.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 6-12 | $ 2.50 |
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
