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St. Joseph Plantation Candlelight Mourning Tours
October 4 @ 8:00 am - November 3 @ 5:00 pm
New This Year!
Weekend Candlelight Tours
Every October, St. Joseph Plantation hosts its annual Mourning Tour, which features the burial customs and rituals of the 18th & 19th century Creole Louisiana. The house is dressed in “full deep mourning” according to the old prescribed protocols.
Every Friday and Saturday Night in October – Nov 3.
Tours at 6:30pm; 7:30pm; 8:30pm
Additional Midnight tour on October 25th and 26th
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New Orleans PLANTATIONS Country
Explore the 10 historic estates in the River Parishes of Louisiana and discover the stories rooted in their past.
New Orleans SWAMP Country
Create memories learning the folklore of our swamps and viewing gators in their natural habitat.
ANDOUILLE Trail
Andouille was created here, so get out and try the local smokehouses that each have their own version of the "best".
OUTDOOR RECREATION
The region out here is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and find adventure.
Lac Des Allmands
Famous for catfish, Lac Des Allemands is a haven for outdoor sportsmen.
PERIQUE
Enjoyed around the world, Perique can only be grown and processed out here.
CAJUN & CREOLE CUISINE
Cajun and Creole cuisine are as necessary to our culture as the people who make it.
TRANSPORTATION
Tour buses, shuttles and local airports are all transportation options for the River Parishes.
STAY OUT HERE
Louisiana's River Parishes offers a wide range of lodging options from rustic and quaint to upscale and luxurious.