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HOUMAS HOUSE PLANTATION & GARDENS

Nestled between Baton Rouge and New Orleans,
Houmas House is an escape into the 1880’s. From
the moment you enter the garden gates you begin
your journey living a day in the life of the wealthy
Sugarcane farmers.

From the entertaining and experiential tour, to
the lavish dining experience, to the unexpected
landscape, your senses will be on overdrive at every
turn. Th e Mansion, known as “Th e Sugar Palace”, is
fi lled with rare period antiques and original artwork.

Th e restaurants are perfect for indulging in a leisurely
lunch or experience fi ne Louisiana dining at its best. Latil’s Landing has been voted one of the top 20 restaurants
lunch or experience fi ne Louisiana dining at its best. Latil’s Landing has been voted one of the top 20 restaurants
in the US, boasting one of the largest wine collections in Louisiana. Only here will you dine in the original
Houmas House built in 1775.

Aft er visiting the mansion you’ll want to take time to stroll through our gardens. Many sitting areas have been
provided around the property, inviting you to sit and experience the year-round grandeur of the ancient oak
alley, the fragrance of spring and summer blooms and the sights and sounds of bird life, wildlife and plantation
life of long ago. HoumasHouse.com

• Once called ‘The Sugar Palace’ and spanning over
300,000 acres, this estate has survived wars,
fl oods, abandonment and the test of time.

• Today the remaining 38 acres and mansion tour
tells the stories of wealthy sugarcane farmers, a
succession of owners and how the Mississippi River
grew a modest manor house into a grand estate.

• Guided Mansion tours daily from 9:30am - 7:00pm
with interpreters in period dress. Mansion is
handicap accessible.

• Pre-Civil War submarine on display.

• Three restaurants offering breakfast, lunch
and dinner.

• Inn at Houmas House offers 21 rooms and suites.

• Transportation from New Orleans available with
Gray Line Tours and Big Easy Tours

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