LOUISIANA’S CAJUN BAYOU

In Louisiana's Cajun Bayou, 35 miles south of New Orleans, discover the unapologetic Cajun culture of Lafourche Parish. Bayou Lafourche stretches over 100 miles, flowing through communities and defining traditions unique to this region, offering plenty to see and do "up the Bayou" and "down the Bayou."

Laurel Valley Village, Thibodaux, LA

The largest surviving 19th and 20th century sugar plantation, Laurel Valley Village features miles of sugarcane fields, original slave cabins, a schoolhouse and a church. With more than 50 original structures remaining, Laurel Valley offers a unique glimpse into plantation life along the bayou.

Though first settled by French and Spanish Creoles from New

Orleans, Thibodaux rapidly became a refuge for the Acadian exiles of the mid-1700s. The city’s rich past still lives on today via its multitude of pristinely preserved historic architecture. Nearby, you’ll find a number of Queen Anne style homes.

Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA

If high-quality fields and sports facilities are on your scouting musthave itinerary, then Thibodaux’s Nicholls State University with its 287-acre campus should top your list. Nearby is Nicholls Farm, a 277acre farm used for cross country.

Golden Meadow, LA

A small Cajun Country town on Highway 1, Golden Meadow features a changing rural landscape as the Bayou gets wider leading to the Gulf, offering plenty of the classic coastal Louisiana ambiance the area is known for. Additionally, this area is dotted with authentic shops and businesses that have a long history of catering to those who make their living via the shrimping and seafood industry.

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LOUISIANA’S CAJUN

BAYOU TOURISM

Cody A. Gray

985-537-5800 cgray@lacajunbayou.com www.lacajunbayou.com