Fortunately, there was no flooding here at the plantation. Destrehan Plantation is open for tours.
Aug 16, 2016 newsThank you to everyone who has inquired about the flooding. We appreciate your calls and kind words. Destrehan Plantation remains dry, and we are open for tours. However, our thoughts and prayers are with those throughout South Louisiana affected by flooding. Read More »
2016 Beyond the History Books lecture series – Lecture #1, Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Aug 01, 2016 newsPlease join Destrehan Plantation, LeMusee de f.p.c. and St. Charles Parish Library as we kick off the 2016 Beyond the History Books lecture series. All lectures are free of charge and take place in the large meeting room of the St. Charles Parish East Regional Library located at 160 W. Campus Dr. Destrehan, LA from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Lecture #1, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - Judy Pinter, MLA, M.A. presents Louise Destrehan Harvey: A Pioneer Business Woman in the 19th Century, New Orleans, Louisiana. Read More »
Fourth of July – We are open for tours!
Jun 23, 2016 newsHello All, the plantation is open for tours Monday, July 4, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Read More »
Memorial Day – We are open for tours!
May 27, 2016 newsThe plantation is open for Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last tour leaves at 4:00 p.m. and the grounds close at 5:00 p.m. Read More »
ROAD CLOSURE SATURDAY MAY 21st and SUNDAY MAY 22nd, 2016
May 19, 2016 newsThe River Road (Hwy. 48) will be closed east of us by the Bunge North America Grain Refinery from Saturday, May 21, 2016, starting at 6:00 a.m. until Sunday, May 22, 2016, 6:00 p.m. Those of you coming from New Orleans should take I-10 West to I-310 South (Boutte) and take exit 6 to Destrehan and make a left on River Road (Hwy. 48). If you take exit 2, get off on the Norco exit (right), go down Airline Hwy (Hwy 61) headed west, until you reach Ormond Blvd. Go all the way down Ormond Blvd. until you reach the River Road (Hwy. 48) make a left on River Road and drive about 1 mile. The Plantation Store will be to your left. Read More »
Construction on Bridge – delay due to traffic – alternative route to the plantation
Mar 17, 2016 newsThose of you taking the Interstate I-10 to I-310 South Boutte, should be aware that Exit 6 to the plantation has delays due to construction on the Luling Bridge. An alternative way is to take I-310 South to Boutte and take Exit 2 (Hwy 61) to Kenner, Norco. Take Kenner (Hwy. 61 South) and make a right on Almedia Road by the Race Trac Gas Station. Go all the way down Almedia Road to the River Road (Hwy 48). At the light, make a right hand turn. Drive about 3-5 miles on the River Road until you reach the Plantation Store where you will enter for your tour. Read More »
Post Two
Feb 08, 2016 newsWelcome to our new website! Take a look around and tell us what you think at info@destrehanplantation.compucastweb.com. We appreciate your feedback. Read More »