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AVOYELLES PARISH CENTRAL LOUISIANA

Avoyelles (pronounced: a-VOY-ils) is the exact center point of
Louisiana and the essence of all that makes Louisiana special. The
beauty of nature serves as a backdrop to a vibrant arts community
and cultural attractions, stemming from our French-Creole and
Native American Heritage.

Avoyelles is home to nine cities/municipalities and Louisiana’s
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe with its premier property, Paragon Casino Resort.
Much of Avoyelles is rural and unspoiled, known for its waterways,
charming main street towns, fertile fields, exciting festivals, historic
gems, and notable routes. The people of Avoyelles enjoy celebrating
festivals like Mardi Gras in the spring, an Egg Knocking Festival on
Easter weekend, the Cochon de Lait Festival in May as well as the
Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow, the Louisiana Corn Festival in June, Avoyelles
Arts and Music Fest on July 4th and Christmas on the Bayou in
December.

A walk down any main street in Avoyelles Parish will display the pride
each town takes in preserving history. Discover the story of Solomon
Northup, the main character in the movie Twelve Years a Slave, see
the home of one of the area’s first settlers, a bridge on the National
Register of Historic Places. Stop in at boutiques and antique shops
for unique handmade and one-of-a-kind gifts. All of what a visitor
comes to expect in Louisiana is here, with an authentic flair that is
often duplicated but never truly replicated, with gaming action
visitors drive miles to experience.

Paragon Casino Resort
800-946-1946 • www.paragoncasinoresort.com
Griffin’s Antiques and Main Street Market
318-346-5005 • www.griffinsantiques.com
Adam Ponthieu Grocery Store and Sarto Iron Bridge
318-997-2465 • www.travelavoyelles.com
Dr. Jules Charles DeFosse’ Home
318-964-2025 • www.travelavoyelles.com

Bunkie Depot
318-346-2575 • www.bunkiechamber.org
Broken Wheel Brewery
318-253-6543 • www.brokenwheelbrew.com
Cottonport Museum
318-876-3517 • www.facebook.com/CottonportMuseum
Fifth Ward Community Flea Market
318-305-1401 • FB: Fifth Ward Community Center
Tunica Biloxi Cultural Center
318-240-6421 • www.tunicabiloxi.org
La Petite Affaire Café
985-226-4698 • FB: La Petite Affaire Café

800-833-4195 | avoyellestourism@gmail.com | www.travelavoyelles.com
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