Double Plantation Tour • Oak Alley & Laura

Visit the historic Laura Plantation, a beautifully restored Louisiana Creole estate on the Mississippi River. Explore the early nineteenth century Creole big house, original outbuildings, and surviving slave cabins. Learn about the lives of the enslaved and the Creole culture that shaped the region. This plantation is one of only fifteen in Louisiana with such a complete set of historic structures, and it is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and the Louisiana African-American Heritage Trail. The tour offers a rare opportunity to step back in time and experience the architecture, history, and stories preserved here.

Next, visit the iconic Oak Alley Plantation, famous for its canopy of southern live oak trees forming an eight hundred-foot avenue leading to the main house. Stroll the grounds while discovering the architectural beauty, historical significance, and agricultural innovations, including the pecan tree grafting by enslaved gardeners. Admire the picturesque landscape and learn about the plantation’s history, making this combined tour an enriching journey through Louisiana’s cultural and architectural heritage.