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BillyBobJoeBrown Says: One of our favorite pastimes is that thar mudriding we like to do. It sho' is a lot of fun! Hop in your four-wheel drive or on a four-wheeler orthree-wheeler and head on down to Muddy Bayou! You might get yourself just a little dirty, so if your the type that doesn't like to...
Fishing tournaments seem to be...
BuickMackane Says: Fishing tournaments seem to be a big thing in Deville. The beauty of the bayou is really breathtaking to behold, so there's lots of pleasure boating, too.
Lots of 'em: Try our crawfish.
BillyBobJoeBrown Says: There are a lot of good places to eat: Homefolks, A.W.'s, Deville Diary Corner, and Paul's Grocery. Good food at a great price. Local delicacies would be fried fish, chicken gizzards,shrimp, swamp rabbit sauce pequante, and chicken fried steak. A lot of it is fresh....
Deville's got surprisingly good takeout food!
BuickMackane Says: There are plenty of restaurants to choose from in Alexandria-Pineville, but if you're having a lively backyard gathering and you just want to bring back something for dinner, Deville's got you covered with local cuisine to go. Home Folks Drive Inn Diner has local food like...
wherever you find food.: Plenty to eat
BillyBobJoeBrown Says: There are lots of different party spots to choose from. Many are, you guessed it, at the Swamp! Camps are everywhere. Just pull up and they'll serve you. Especially if youre not too bad looking. There's almost always a hog roast, crawfish boil, fish fry, or even barbecue....
BuickMackane Says: Nightlife in Deville appears to consist of entertaining at home or making the rounds of your friends' and relatives' homes. This is definitely not as dull as it may seem. Everyone I met was extremely outgoing and congenial, lots of partiers. There's always some sort of...
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Deville does not appear to have any sort of mass transit. Because of its remote location, car (or even better, as explained below, truck) rental is mandatory if you fly in. There are several agencies near Alexandria International Airport (AEX). The nearest Greyhound terminal is also in Alexandria.
Deville is the sort of terrain where people really do have a use for their GMC trucks. It's not soccer-mom minivan country at all. The roads are rough, and hunting and fishing abound.
Written Oct 4, 2002
Big old store with a Dollar General Sign on it.
What to buy: It's got lots of stuff in it. You got your clothes, toys, food, drinks, jewelry, bath products, dishwashing liquid,slippers, underwear, reading glasses, lamps, candles, sheets, placemats, fine china, deodorant, we even got some milk. And friendly service. A bathroom AND a waterfountain.
What to pay: Depends on if it's Christmas or not. Mostly about $20-30.
Written Feb 7, 2004
Address: Highway 28 East
BillyBobJoeBrown Says: Don't ask what's in the food. They might just play a joke on you and tell you it's alligator eyes. Or they might tell you it's chicken. It might swim or fly, or a little of both. They've got a great sense of humor down here. Know this for future reference: a four-wheeler is...
BuickMackane Says: Maybe Southerners don't see anything unusual about this, but Thanksgiving in Deville really astonished me. My cousins stopped by a friend's house, where we encountered the family preparing for their holiday meal. The husband was out back cooking the turkey, but in a way I...
BillyBobJoeBrown Says: Don't just assume that a deer's just as friendly as Rudolf. Especially bucks during mating season. Best just stay away. And don't mess with his woman. Don't worry about the rifle or dogs. You better just haul butt and don't look back. I lose more friends that way. Sad story....
In a word, MUD. Deville is in...
BuickMackane Says: In a word, MUD. Deville is in the bayou, so be prepared for extreme climate conditions. Make sure your tires are in good shape for traversing the backroads. This warning also includes intense heat and humidity in the summer and a multitude of BUGS!!
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I didn't see anything that I would call a tourist trap. There are several local general stores, but their merchandise doesn't seem to be aimed at tourists. If you need postcards, you'll find them at the Super Wal-Mart in nearby Pineville!
Updated Jan 25, 2005
Be prepared for the unexpected!
BillyBobJoeBrown Says: Whatever kind of luggage and bags you like. Camouflage, boots(those chestwaders we mentioned), and the weather changes all the time so be prepared to wear shorts in December. skeeter dope.(mosquito repelent) cameras, film, waterproof camera tent, boots, skeeter dope,...
BuickMackane Says: Deville lives up to Louisiana's state license plate slogan of 'Sportsman's Paradise,' so get your hunting and fishing gear ready! RUBBER BOOTS!!!!!!! Extra changes of clothing would be wise, too. Many homes in Deville have an odd little motorized all-terrain vehicle they...
Depends on your definition of "path."
BillyBobJoeBrown Says: Beaten with what? A truck, a four-wheeler, a stick? There's lots of things you could do. Especially if you got imagination. If you wanna go on a hike, just pick a spot and take off through the woods. Watch out for snakes and coyotes.
This is a funny category for...
BuickMackane Says: This is a funny category for Deville; the whole town is off the beaten path! What more can I say, because everyone seems to like it that way just fine!
BillyBobJoeBrown Says: We went to the Homecoming Football game for Buckeye High School which the local school. It was a great game and they wonfor once! They got real good concessionsthere. There is also a ballpark. There is a teeball team for the smaller kids and baseball and softball for the...
BillyBobJoeBrown Says: We went hunting while staying on the houseboat. It was a hoot! The only bad thing was getting up so early. Like at 5:00 a.m. But it was worth it. The thrill of the kill! Then we went fishing off the front porch of the houseboat. We caught some small fish and a couple of...
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Favorite thing: Welcome to the real Louisiana bayou! Deville is way out in the middle of nowhere, east of the twin cities of Alexandria-Pineville. People come here to fish at the landings, and to raise their children in a safe family atmosphere.
Fondest memory: Deville is an area full of modestly-priced one-story houses and trailers surrounded by plenty of land. The same families have lived on the same roads for decades, but they are slowly being augmented by families who have deliberately relocated in order to give their children a better lifestyle. The living is laid-back and unpretentious, yet modern conveniences are always within reach. You can live in a rundown shack with Confederate flags hanging in place of windowshades, yet still have cable TV, internet access and cellular phone service in your home. It's a fascinating study in contrasts!
Written Oct 4, 2002
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In mid-March 2002, my 4-year-old daughter and I spent 8 days in Louisiana. We encountered two very different worlds there, first the amazing setting of Deville in Rapides Parish, then onto the city......
Deville is a great place. Especially for hunting and fishing. If you don't have a hunter's license, dont worry. Just about every gas station will sell you one even if you shouldnt have one. Just ask...
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