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ASCENSION PARISH

LOUISIANA’S SWEET SPOT

Nestled between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Ascension

Parish is an immense collection of diverse histories. Tour The

Great River Road Museum located at Houmas House and

Gardens and open your eyes to what early life along the

lower Mississippi River was like. From the wealthy owners of

great sugar empires to the humble lives of the enslaved, this

museum details how each lived and survived by this powerful

body of water.

Sugarfield Spirits provides local flavor and Louisiana tradition

in handcrafted spirits. Take a tour of the distillery and enjoy

their tasting room which offers a fun experience and

high-quality spirits. Also, a new winery, cidery and brewery

are open across the street as part of the Sugarfield family.

The Catholic parish originated in 1772 and the construction

of the cathedral-like church, Ascension of Our Lord Catholic

Church began in 1875. The reference therein is to the

Chetimaches Indian Tribe which was founded by early French

explorers and displays of colors and design in the down over

the altar represent Indian descent. Learn more on the walking

tour of Donaldsonville’s Historic Portal to the Past.

Cameron Cook | cameron@aptcla.com | 888-775-7990 | www.visitlasweetspot.com

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