Destrehan Plantation
Destrehan Plantation
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Built in 1787, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. The plantation is open seven (7) days a week with the exception of major holidays from 9am to 4pm. The first tour begins at 9:30am.
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1-2 hours
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Justin V
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
This was our first time seeing a plantation and it was very educational. Our tour guide Ann was incredible and very knowledgeable! Highly recommend
Written 20 November 2023
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Sue H
2 contributions
Well worth a trip here, we learned lots! Very helpful staff and well preserved plantation. The journey through history was very informative.
Written 12 November 2023
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lil_m
Edmonton, Canada53 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Unfortunately we did not have enough time to tour the grounds after the hour long tour of the main house, fault of our own needing to return our rental. Beverly was a friendly knowledgeable guide and was able to answer every question. We were able to learn the history of the family who owned the plantation/house, the restoration, the other buildings on site (again we did not have time to view) and how to best experience the plantation. Very different tour than Whitney Plantation.
Written 12 November 2023
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bob a
Durham, NC67 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Great tour and very good guide. Very entertaining and informative. I go about every 5-years and each time it gets better.
Written 8 November 2023
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JerryG25
Borehamwood, UK123 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The WHOLE emphasis was wrong
We were on a VIATOR Plantation & Swamp tour so only had about 1xhour & 15xmins
We spent an HOUR on a guided tour of the HOUSE - how the MASTER lived, how the MASTER's family lived, etc etc etc
And then had 10-15 mins to rush round to find out what life was like for the enslaved on the Plantation - this was COMPLETELY THE WRONG FOCUS ... there's So many questions
We were on a VIATOR Plantation & Swamp tour so only had about 1xhour & 15xmins
We spent an HOUR on a guided tour of the HOUSE - how the MASTER lived, how the MASTER's family lived, etc etc etc
And then had 10-15 mins to rush round to find out what life was like for the enslaved on the Plantation - this was COMPLETELY THE WRONG FOCUS ... there's So many questions
Written 5 November 2023
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Greg D
2 contributions
It was a good visit. The real magic was the tour guide. She masterfully guided us through Destrehan, touching on contentious topics (Creole Management System, slavery, etc.) with tact and with straightforwardness.
She explored the plantation’s history, while making the tour feel almost “alive.”
She explored the plantation’s history, while making the tour feel almost “alive.”
Written 27 October 2023
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Janelle Magdaleno
Orange County, CA93 contributions
One of the best plantations in Louisiana. It has a lot of the original items and buildings. The guide was so knowledgeable and gave us great tips for other things to do. They filmed Interview With the Vampire here. It is haunted!
Written 24 October 2023
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Sue H
11 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Our guide Ann was brilliant. Her story-telling was riveting and her knowledge was exceptional. The mansion is quite a masterpiece of craftsmanship for its time. The grounds are beautiful and the slave cabin and other exhibits are well worth seeing. History and guided tours normally bore me but I left wanting to know more and I even bought a book to learn more about the slave uprising. Highly recommend Destrehan Plantation!
Written 24 October 2023
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Twinnyclark1
Cheltenham, UK30 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great layout, fantastic tour guides - everyone was super friendly and the signs around the site were very informative. A great few hours spent.
Written 20 October 2023
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Suzanne F
Henderson, TX60 contributions
What a great treasure! This beautiful plantation is rich in history as well as beauty. Ms. Ann was a very knowledgeable, gracious and all around wonderful tour guide! She was definitely the Belle of the Ball!
From the gift shop to the museum there is so much to see and experience. Ms Ann said people experience two deaths, once our body and the other when we are forgotten, she encouraged us to look at the names and think of the people who lived and died at the plantation.
I will remember Ms Ann, I will remember.
From the gift shop to the museum there is so much to see and experience. Ms Ann said people experience two deaths, once our body and the other when we are forgotten, she encouraged us to look at the names and think of the people who lived and died at the plantation.
I will remember Ms Ann, I will remember.
Written 19 October 2023
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MacTravelling
Torphins, UK116 contributions
How easy is it and how do you get to the Destrehan plantation from central New Orleans ?
Peripatetic_Engineer
New Orleans, LA2,821 contributions
It's very easy to find if you are driving yourself and it may be included on some organized tours. Take I10 past the airport and then take I310 towards the river. Exit before crossing the bridge and take a left at River Road. It's very close after the turn.
kez_supermaori
Cairo, Egypt44 contributions
what's the great tip on eating/lunch around the area! I'm keen :)
Locals eat at Port Side Restaurant. Good Po-Boys and Hot Plate Lunches. About 4 miles away from Destrehan Plantation on 11698 River Road.
jcy20162016
Houston, TX56 contributions
Don't want to purchase advance tickets but will only be in area for one day. Is it too risky to wait to buy tickets directly at plantation for same day tour?
Not at all. Our tours begin every 30 minutes. You can purchase your ticket that day in the plantation store. Even if you purchase in advance and cannot make it. We give a 100 percent refund.
Raceland
Lafayette, LA
Is this across the river from Luling? What year did renovation start? I think I used to go to a swimming pool nearby owned by Texaco in the late 40's and think this old home was still in disrepair.
Phil G
Lisle, IL529 contributions
This property was small refinery owned by Standard Oil (Indiana)/Amoco. The mansion was the admin building for the site. When Amoco closed down the refinery (in the 70's as I recall), they created a trust and turned over the site as a non-profit to manage it.
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