3645 Highway 18, Vacherie, Louisiana, 70090, United States
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Breakfast and Lunch - no Dinner
We have not stayed here and in fact did not know that such a thing was possible until I read the Oak Alley site.
Unique Quality: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions • A full country breakfast, served in our restaurant, is included in the cottage rental rate. • While the Oak Alley Restaurant is open for breakfast (8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) and lunch (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), it is not open for dinner. However, our staff will be happy to help you make reservations at an area restaurant, or arrange to-go orders from our restaurant to be put in your cottage (must be pre-arranged by 2:00 p.m. day of arrival.). • All cottages are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed outside only. • Pets are not allowed. • To add to the serenity, there are no telephones or televisions in the cottages. For your convenience, a pay phone is located at the Restaurant/Gift Shop and also at the Ticket Booth. • While guests are free to walk the grounds at their leisure, tours of the mansion are not included in the rental rate. Tickets may be purchased at the front office. Daily Tours: 9:00 - 5:30 March - October; 9:00 - 5:00 November - February • An attendant will be located in the Ticket Booth until 10:00 p.m. every night to answer questions, make suggestions, etc. • All rates are based on double occupancy. • There is a $20.00 charge per additional guest. (12 yrs. & older) • Children under 12 stay free (child's continental breakfast included)
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
Related to: Family Travel, Luxury Travel, Historical Travel
Oak Alley Plantation/5 Hotel Photo: Houses on the grounds
I live here,so I haven't bothered much with accommodations in New Orleans.I did have a pleasant experience at Oak Alley,though.It is an old southern plantation house that is quite lovely and it is easy to set up a trip there through a travel agent or concierge.Make reservations in advance.They have wonderful little cottages,decorated in the style of the 1800's.I stayed around Christmas whe the house is decorated for the holidays.There was a nice buffet,followed by a tradtional bonfire on the missippi River and carolling.
Oak Alley Plantation built in...
by bdbrewer
Oak Alley Plantation built in 1839 in Greek Revial. Famous for its alley of 28 evenly spaced oak trees. 28 Doric columns, eight feet in circumference, surrounds the home.
Oak Alley Plantation
by boardingpass
It was great to get out of the city and see the gorgeous Louisiana countryside. I vow to go again and see the many other plantations in the region, and this time maybe I'll check out accomodations at the Oak Alley Plantation bed and breakfast!
Oak Alley (and Laura)
by grandmaR
Vacherie is located in St. James Parish within the Plantation Country Region west of New Orleans between Donaldsonville and Luling along Highway 18 on the banks of the Mississippi River near Lac de Allemands.
Vacherie is part of the New Orleans, Louisiana metro area.
Tbere are three major plantations here - Oak Alley (pictured above and in the travelogues), Evergreen and Laura.
Laura is a Creole Plantation kind of next door on The Great River Road to Oak Alley, and built earlier (1805) and restored to same period.
NOTE: A fire destroyed much of the main house in 2004, however the plantation is still on tours, which take in the out buildings and the story of the rebuilding process
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Visit of plantations
by GUYON
What are the former plantations which can be visited (name & location) ? In which can we lodge ?
Thanks
Re: Visit of plantations
by tompt
A plantation that is still working and has a lot of restored buildings from the old times is Frogmore. We really enjoyed the tour there.
Or are you looking for plantation houses to lodge in?
Gonnie
Re: Re: Visit of plantations
by GUYON
Both : - to visit - and/or to lodge
Re: Visit of plantations
by tompt
We did not stay at a plantation so no first hand info, but check the website of the Louisiana travel bureau: http://www.louisianatravel.com/where_to_stay/ There are some plantations in there like this one: www.mounthopeplantation.com
Still think you have to visit Frogmore: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com
Have a good trip! Gonnie
Re: Visit of plantations
by undinetwo
There are plantations all over Louisiana, but the two main areas where they are concentrated are along the Great River Road (Hwy 18) and around St. Francisville (north of Baton Rouge, probably no more than 3 hours by car from New Orleans). Warning: Not all plantations are big mansions with white columns like Tara in Gone with the Wind -some are small cottages, and some are built in different architectural styles.
Type "River Road plantations" or "St. Francisville plantations" on Google for more information and pictures of specific plantations. I've never stayed overnight at any plantation, although I know some do offer this option.
Of the River Road plantations, Nottoway and Laura are common destinations for tour groups on day trips from New Orleans, partly because they are close to NO. Laura is rather small, while Nottoway is huge (and ugly!).
The River Road plantation which I consider a "must-see" is Oak Alley. This is the most famous plantation of all, the one pictured on innumerable travel posters, brochures, and book covers, the one with the columned house at the end of that incredible "allee" of 200-plus year old oak trees.
Around St. Francisville, Rosedown Plantation is a good one to visit - the house is large but gracefully proportioned, has that classic "Tara" look, the interior is meticulously restored with antique furnishings, and the gardens are beautiful (garden design inspired by Versailles!).
By the way, if you are in south Louisiana, you will not be that far from Natchez, Mississippi, another area well-known for its numerous plantations and ante-bellum homes.
Re: Re: Visit of plantations
by liqdstar
i thought that the oak alley plantation was very beautiful.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions • A full country breakfast, served in our restaurant, is included in the cottage rental rate. • While the Oak Alley Restaurant is open for breakfast (8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) and lunch (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), it is not open for dinner. However, our staff will be happy to help you make reservations at an area restaurant, or arrange to-go orders from our restaurant to be put in your cottage (must be pre-arranged by 2:00 p.m. day of arrival.). • All cottages are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed outside only. • Pets are not allowed. • To add to the serenity, there are no telephones or televisions in the cottages. For your convenience, a pay phone is located at the Restaurant/Gift Shop and also at the Ticket Booth. • While guests are free to walk the grounds at their leisure, tours of the mansion are not included in the rental rate. Tickets may be purchased at the front office. Daily Tours: 9:00 - 5:30 March - October; 9:00 - 5:00 November - February • An attendant will be located in the Ticket Booth until 10:00 p.m. every night to answer questions, make suggestions, etc. • All rates are based on double occupancy. • There is a $20.00 charge per additional guest. (12 yrs. & older) • Children under 12 stay free (child's continental breakfast included)
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Paths at the rear of Oak Alley