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Laced by swamps, bayous and lakes, and bisected by the Mississippi River,
St. Charles Parish
is a natural for water sports of any kind, from fishing to water skiing to boat riding.
Seafood is a mainstay at parish fairs and festivals, including the Louisiana Catfish Festival
in Des Allemands, Boutte's Alligator Festival and the Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival.
Visitors get a taste of what southern Louisiana is all about. Cajun bands set feet a-dancing,
and frequent demonstrations provide insight into the history of the area. Memorialized in story
and song, Louisiana's way of life is legendary. It is seen at the restored Destrehan Plantation
and Ormond Plantation, on serene drives through fishing villages like Bayou Gauche, and, as the
sun sets, in the beautiful cypress swamps near the mouth of the Bonnet Carre Spillway.
For more information, contact:
River Parishes Tourist Commission.
Credit:
Louisiana Office of Tourism.
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