St. Joseph Plantation
This working sugar plantation, owned and operated by the descendants, has been used in numerous films and tv shows
Take a tour of a family home rich in history that has also been the backdrop to many film and tv productions, including 12 Years a Slave, Mudbound, and Queen Sugar. Joseph Waguespack purchased the home post Civil War as a working sugarcane plantation. Today, it remains owned and operated by his descendants. During a tour, view original dwellings of the enslaved, learn of its rich history, and visit film and tv locations.
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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.