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13034 River Road · Destrehan, Louisiana(985) 764-8785 · Open daily 9:00 am–5:30 pm
Destrehan Plantation
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Destrehan Plantation framed by live oak trees

A Louisiana landmark on River Road

Step inside a story still being told.

Explore a living history museum where the people, places, and stories of Louisiana's River Road come into focus.

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Your day on River Road begins here.
Daily toursEvery 30 minutes, 9:30–4:00
10 minutesFrom MSY Airport
Free parkingAnd luggage storage on site

A place to linger

History is not one story.

A visit to Destrehan brings you through the main house, the original enslaved cabin, museums, and grounds—connecting the Destrehan family, the enslaved community, and the generations who have preserved this place.

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“The stories here unfold in the rooms, the grounds, and the lives of the people who shaped them.”Destrehan Plantation

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Make a day of it.

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Historical interpreter leading visitors on a tourVisit

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 A historic building at Destrehan PlantationEnjoy

Shop & café
A view of Destrehan Plantation's historic groundsA day
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The daily experience

Come for the house. Stay for the story.

Guided tours take you through the main house and an original enslaved cabin. Your admission also includes the Jefferson Room, the Miller-Haydel Museum, the Louisiana Farm Barn, and time to explore at your own pace.

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Come for a tour. Make it an occasion.

Daily admission

Reserve your place in the story.

Choose a guided house tour, then explore the grounds, museums, and exhibits at your own pace.

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Weddings & private events

Set your occasion in history.

From the Mule Barn to the Carriageway, Destrehan offers unforgettable spaces for weddings and private gatherings.

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For groups

Bring the whole group.

Private, student, and group tours make it easy to build a meaningful day for every kind of visitor.

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Historic cabin at Destrehan Plantation

Preserving a landmark

The past deserves our full attention.

Since 1968, the River Road Historical Society has preserved Destrehan Plantation so its history can be studied, discussed, and shared. Learn about the people and work behind that stewardship.

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On screen

A setting with a story to tell.

Destrehan Plantation has welcomed film and television productions that use its architecture, grounds, and historic interiors as their setting.

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