New Orleans Plantation Country
By River Parishes Tourist Commission
05/28/2009
Begin in the heart of Vacherie, Louisiana, where picturesque day tours. Step over to San Francisco Plantation as the dun comes up and then put your walking shoes on for a day in New Orleans.
Contact Information:
t: view phone 985-359-2562
e: view email sales@neworleansplantationcountry.com
w: view URL www.NewOrleansPlantationCountry.com
- Historic plantations and demonstrations
- Conveniently situated between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Breathtaking views
- Antique shopping and wine tasting
- Experience a taste of New Orleans
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 3
Day 1: Journey into the Past
Your journey into New Orleans Plantation Country begins in the heart of
Vacherie, Louisiana, where picturesque day tours will escort you into the
charm and elegance of historic plantations. Take a glimpse into Creole
history at Laura: A Creole Plantation, where the stories of Compare
Lapin, known in English as the legendary “Br’er Rabbit,” were captured.
Discover the history of the sugar cane industry from its beginning in 1795,
through the years when sugar was white gold to the present day while
touring St. Joseph Plantation. Walk down the alley of 200-year-old oak
trees framing the view of the majestic Oak Alley Plantation. Enjoy lunch
at Nobile’s Restaurant, whose long history of hospitality dates back to
1894. The beautiful Victorian mahogany bar that greets restaurant customers
and the interesting collectibles bring back the feeling of those
days when the cypress loggers raised their glasses and enjoyed a respite
from their labor. Catch a glimpse of the setting sun on a pontoon boat ride
around beautiful Lac Des Allemands with Pleasure Bend Nature Tours.
Day 2: Old Town Charm
As the sun rises and dries the morning dew, begin your day taking in the
beauty of San Francisco Plantation, known for its hand-painted ceilings
and faux marble finishings. Enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Pontchartrain
while having a relaxing lunch at Frenier’s Landing. Following the winding
road to downtown Ponchatoula, where a small Antique Shopping
Village with over 40 shops awaits you. Grab a sweet strawberry treat
at Berry Patch Cafe while watching the locals stroll through town. If
antiquing is not your interest, continue to Independence for a tour and
wine tasting at Amato’s Winery, where Louisiana strawberries are transformed
into a sweet treat. Return to your hotel and freshen up for dinner
at Bull’s Corner in LaPlace.
Day 3: Taste of New Orleans
Put on your walking shoes for a day in New Orleans, but before exiting
Plantation Country stop off at Destrehan Plantation. Learn of the many
changes this majestic house has seen over the last two centuries and participate
in historic demonstrations like open hearth cooking, wood crafting,
African American herbal remedies, indigo dyeing, candle making or
bousillage. In New Orleans enjoy a walking tour of the city to work up
your appetite for a jazz brunch at the Court of Two Sisters. Enjoy an
afternoon free to explore the historic French Quarter or one of the city’s
many attractions: National World War II Museum, Audubon Insectarium,
Aquarium of the Americas or IMAX Theatre – just to name a few.
Complete your day with an evening Dinner Jazz Cruise or Dinner & Jazz
at the Palm Court Jazz Cafe.
