Vacherie Attractions
Vacherie (pop. 3,500) is an old settlement located in St James Parish on the west bank of the Mississippi River. The name means "the place where cows are kept" in Cajun French.
Laura: A Creole Plantation
The Creole Plantation in Vacherie presents the Creole lifestyle of the antebellum era. The main house was built in 1805 and was a sugarcane plantation for 180 years. Family furnishings are featured inside the home with original outbuildings on the grounds. The Memoirs of Laura, a detailed account of 200 years of life on this farm, were written by the planter's daughter, Laura Locoul.
All values are in United States Dollars
Laura: A Creole Plantation
2247 Highway 18
Vacherie, LA 70090-5409
United States
2247 Highway 18
Vacherie, LA 70090-5409
United States
Phone 1 (225) 265-7690
Fax 1 (225) 265-7960
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
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)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday - Christian (Feb 21)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 18.00 |
| Military discount | $ 16.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Oak Alley Plantation
The Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie is a Greek Revival mansion that was named for two rows of live oaks, planted in the early 1700s. Built 1837 to 1839, the plantation has been restored and decorated with period furniture. Located on the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Oak Alley Plantation has been called the "Grande Dame of the Great River Road".
All values are in United States Dollars
Oak Alley Plantation
3645 Highway 18
Vacherie, LA 70090-7079
United States
3645 Highway 18
Vacherie, LA 70090-7079
United States
Phone 1 (225) 265-2151
Fax 1 (225) 265-8298
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
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)
| Adult | $ 18.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 7.50 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 4.50 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
