Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler – Spring Time in Acadiana

Beautiful shot of Azaleas in bloom at Avery Island

Acadiana, “The Heart of Acadian” is the name given to our Nova Scotian French settled region here in Louisiana. People living here (Cajuns) have a “work hard, play hard” kind of attitude, which is why our area hosts so many events. There’s a reason why Lafayette is known as “The Hub City” of Louisiana. Over the…

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Festival International de Louisiane – Discover the Excitement of Lafayette Performance Arts

International Festival of Louisiana logo

There’s no place like Louisiana! We love our music and food and the Festival International de Louisiane offers both in abundance, plus awesome international cultural treats for every visitor! It’s that time of the year when Louisiana promises to offer the best and most fun-filled 5 days of your life. Get ready because the International Festival…

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The Magic of Louisiana Festivals

The magic of Louisiana festival banner

Alright y’all! It’s that time of year… It’s Louisiana Festival Season! Every adventurous tourist wants a travel destination that creates memories for a lifetime. In Louisiana, we pride ourselves on being different and fun loving. If your travels take you through our great state, you have a world of unforgettable sights, sounds and tastes waiting for…

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Louisiana Mardi Gras at the Mansion

Mardi Gras at the Louisiana Cajun Mansion

The Mardi Gras 2017 season is upon us here in Cajun country, and this year the Louisiana Cajun Mansion is doing the carnival in style!  It’s a magical time for us here at the mansion. The Christmas & New Year holiday season has ended and now it’s time for Cajuns and their friends to party! Foundations of…

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History behind the New Orleans, La Jazz Festival

Mahalia Jackson, often called the greatest gospel singer, returned to her hometown to appear at the first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in April of 1970. While attending the Louisiana Heritage Fair in Congo Square (then known as Beauregard Square), she and Duke Ellington, who also appeared at the event, came upon the Eureka…

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Looking for a Place to Stay for Festivals International in Lafayette, La?

If you’re looking for a place to stay near Lafayette, La you should consider staying at the Louisiana Cajun Mansion Bed & Breakfast near Lafayette, La.  The B&B still has a few rooms available.   Festival International Days are April 20-24, 2016 and the New Orleans Jazz Festival goes from April 22-24th, then again April 28…

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Festivals International in Lafayette, La

Are you going to Festivals International NEXT WEEK in Lafayette, La???  We’ve got guests from France who have filled the B&B up for the weekend just to attend this great event.  Festival International de Louisiane is a community-based, non-profit arts organization that provides a FREE music and arts event celebrating the French cultural heritage of…

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