15 days in Louisiana Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Louisiana itinerary planner
Start: Paris
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New Orleans
— 5 nights
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Lake Charles
— 3 nights
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Lafayette
— 3 nights
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Baton Rouge
— 3 nights
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End: Paris
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New Orleans — 5 nights
The Big Easy
Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.Attractions like French Quarter and Jackson Square make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, head outdoors with Happiness Bayou Tours, take a stroll through Garden District, and meet the residents at Audubon Zoo.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the New Orleans trip maker tool.
Paris, France to New Orleans is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to New Orleans is minus 7 hours. Expect much hotter evenings in New Orleans when traveling from Paris in August, with lows around 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can go by car to Lake Charles.
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Lake Charles — 3 nights
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Lake Charles is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Family-friendly places like Mae's Beach and Millennium Park will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Jennings (Tupper Museum & Gator Chateau). There's more to do: walk around Veteran's Memorial Park and identify plant and animal life at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge.
To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Lake Charles trip planner.
Drive from New Orleans to Lake Charles in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Traveling from New Orleans in August, expect nights in Lake Charles to be slightly colder, around 27°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Lafayette.
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To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Lake Charles trip planner.
Drive from New Orleans to Lake Charles in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Traveling from New Orleans in August, expect nights in Lake Charles to be slightly colder, around 27°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Lafayette.
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Lafayette — 3 nights
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Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Attractions like Vermilionville and Acadian Village make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Martin, soothe aching muscles at Red Lerille's Health & Raquet Club, stroll the grounds of Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, and get curious at Lafayette Science Museum.
To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Lafayette trip planner.
You can drive from Lake Charles to Lafayette in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Lafayette are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Baton Rouge.
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To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Lafayette trip planner.
You can drive from Lake Charles to Lafayette in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Lafayette are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge — 3 nights
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Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): contemplate the long history of St. Joseph Plantation, then admire the striking features of Oak Alley Plantation, and then contemplate the long history of Nottoway Plantation. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Capitol Park Museum - Louisiana State Museum, have fun and explore at Knock Knock Children's Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Oakley Plantation at Audubon State Historic Site.
For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Baton Rouge online trip planner.
You can drive from Lafayette to Baton Rouge in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. August in Baton Rouge sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Baton Rouge online trip planner.
You can drive from Lafayette to Baton Rouge in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. August in Baton Rouge sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Louisiana travel guide
The Pelican State
With a landscape of deltas, marshes, and swamps formed by the sediments of the Mississippi River, Louisiana is home to rich native plant and animal life, including rare species of tree frogs, ibis, and egrets. The state's urban areas, most notably the historical city of New Orleans, are some of its most popular attractions and boast a varied multicultural and multilingual heritage, strongly influenced by a mix of French, Spanish, Native American, and African cultures. Native Louisianans proudly cling to their distinctive dialects and musical traditions, offering visitors a chance to explore one of the most culturally diverse areas in North America. The homeland of both Cajun and Creole cuisines, Louisiana remains a top holiday destination for foodies from around the world.
