Welcome to Lafayette! On our walking tour we’ll go through our city’s fascinating history, Cajun folklore, and current local culture (including restaurant and shop recommendations).

 

EXPERIENCE:

Our tour begins at St. John’s Cathedral – history: the cajun’s exile from Nova Scotia. Then we’ll walk to the 500 year old Cathedral Live Oak – folklore: the tale of Evangeline and Gabriel, the cajun Romeo and Juliet. Next we’ll go to St. John Cemetery – history/folklore: our raised cemeteries and tales of the mythical creature, the Rougarou. After that we’ll stop by Johnson’s Boucaniere – restaurant: discuss the history and relevance of cajun cuisine. Then we’ll walk to the Historic Mouton House – history: the man who founded Lafayette and some of the sordid pre-civil war history. Stop at Carpe Diem – restaurant: we’ll stop for 15 minutes for coffee, ice cream, or cocktails at this locally owned spot. Walk by Pop’s PoBoys, Pamplona – restaurants: personal recommendations and discuss the Acadian flag. Acadiana Center of the Arts – venue: discuss cajun and zydeco music, its origins and its importance today. Walk by Vestal, Sarrica’s – restaurants: personal recommendations. Cocodrie – gift shop: discuss the history and relevance of the Cajun French language. 5 minutes to look around the local shop. Walk by Central, Tsunami, Flats – restaurants: personal recommendations. Parc International – venue: discuss the history of Festival International de Louisiane and some of Lafayette’s best and most famous festivals like Courir du Mardi Gras, also known as Cajun Mardi Gras or the Chicken Run. Parc Sans Souci – park: discuss our city’s current challenges and triumphs, take pictures with the Lafayette sign. We’ll end our tour at Wild Child Wines – gift shop/restaurant: say goodbye at one of my favorite places for food, wine, art, and gifts!

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Learn about cajun folklore and local gossip–things you won’t find in any books!
Take in Lafayette’s fascinating history in an entertaining and exciting way
Receive recommendation of restaurants, music venues, shops, etc

 

 

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