7 days in Louisiana Itinerary

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Vacherie
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Lafayette
— 1 night
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Houma
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New Orleans
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Vacherie — 1 day

Vacherie is a small unincorporated community in St. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): examine the collection at Whitney Plantation, then get engrossed in the history at Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site, then admire the landmark architecture of Oak Alley Plantation, and finally don't miss a visit to Donaldsonvillle.

To find traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Vacherie driving holiday planner.

Paris, France to Vacherie is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Vacherie is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Paris in March, things will get somewhat warmer in Vacherie: highs are around 71°F and lows about 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to drive to Lafayette.
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Lafayette — 1 night

Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. On the 13th (Mon), appreciate the extensive heritage of Acadian Village, explore the different monuments and memorials at Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, then get to know the fascinating history of Vermilionville, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Martin.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Lafayette road trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Vacherie to Lafayette takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. March in Lafayette sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 54°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Houma.
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Houma — 1 night

Houma is the largest city in and the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, and the largest principal city of the Houma - Bayou Cane - Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): snap pictures at Pedestrian Bridge, then browse the collection at Martha Sowell Utley Memorial Library, then deepen your understanding at Nicholls State University, and finally explore the engaging exhibits at Bayou Children's Museum.

For reviews and tourist information, read Houma itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Lafayette to Houma in 2 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Houma can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to New Orleans.
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New Orleans — 2 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.
Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Jackson Square, then brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, and then get to know the fascinating history of Garden District. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral, get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, and then stroll around New Orleans City Park.

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the New Orleans vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Houma to New Orleans takes 1.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Houma in March: highs in New Orleans hover around 61°F, while lows dip to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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Louisiana travel guide

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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.
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