These closures include the restaurant, gift shop, cafe, bar, overnight cottages, and adjacents grounds and exhibits. Afterward, tour the treasure of the old south, the magnificent antebellum oak alley mansion. Oak alley plantation is one of over a dozen louisiana plantation homes open to the public that line the mississippi river between baton rouge and new orleans. Visit the plantations excellent web site for more information. It offers a wide selection of louisiana and oak alley souvenirs, such as postcards, tshirts, novelty items, and handmade collectibles, as well as cookbooks, beautiful regional photography, unique gift items and fascinating books on the architecture, history and culture of the river.
While the history of oak alley plantation begins with the jacques telesphore roman family, it is the legacy of mrs. New orleans oak alley and laura plantation tour youtube. Constructed in 1839, this beautiful estate became known as oak alley from the long stretch of 28 giant oaks leading the way to the mansions front doorsteps. Explore oak alley and laura, and add a slow peaceful pontoon boat ride on the bayou. A very good book for a person that is in love with oak alley. The foundation is committed to the mission created by the last resident owner, josephine armstrong stewart. Oak alley plantation a powerful testimony to the rich history of the antebellum south, oak alley invites visitors to explore all facets of her plantation past. Or head further down to oak alley plantation and stroll around the 300year old oak trees that cover the plantation grounds with a 40minute guided tour. Drawing on the first comprehensive research effort since the establishment of the oak alley foundation, the visitor experience now includes previously.
Learn about louisiana s rich culture on a fullday guided tour with a gourmet lunch included. Guide to the plantation parade properties louisiana travel. Oak alley plantation cross the bridge near gramercy and head west to oak alley plantation, named for the quartermile entrance canopy of 300yearold oak trees. However, its very interesting to compare the two, so if you have time, do try to see both oak alley and laura. Oak alley foundation owns and operates the 28 historic acres and principal buildings and grounds of oak alley plantation. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Oak alley plantation, louisiana sophies world travel. Visions of a louisiana great river road plantation. Explore the creole laura plantation, known for its historic representation of slave plantations. We offer single and double plantation tours, allowing you to decide which ones you want to visit. Just up the river from laura is the grande dame of the louisiana river road plantations, oak alley. Oak alley is the quenticential plantation home, it is simply exquisite. I also liked the additional history that was provided. Oak alley is named for its distinguishing visual feature, an alley french allee or canopied path, created by a double row of southern live oak trees about 800 feet 240 meters long.
We toured, ate, and stayed overnight at oak alley plantation. From its beginnings as a mere land claim on a map, oak alley has been many things in its over 200year history, today, oak alley is a historic site, dedicated to preserving and interpreting its history. Located on the mississippi river between the historic louisiana cities of new orleans and baton rouge, this may be the most photographed plantation. The stewarts had no children, and josephine was concerned about the fate of the plantation. Directions from new orleans to oak alley plantation take interstate 10 west to interstate 310 south. Originally named bon sejour, oak alley was built in 183739 by george swainey for jacques telesphore roman, brother of andre roman who was twice governor of louisiana.
The tour guide took us back through his description and education of the time period along with the history of humanity. While the history of oak alley plantation begins with the jacques telesphore roman. History of slavery in louisiana list of national historic landmarks in louisiana national. The oak alley plantation was built in 1839 after two years of construction. We recommend booking oak alley plantation tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The distance from the plantation house to the restaurant and souvenir shop is about one block in distance. Explore the sports hall of fame and northwest louisiana history museum in natchitoches. Oak alley plantation tour cajun encounters tour company. The tour centers on plantation history, antiques and architecture. Today it is a historic site, dedicated to preserving and interpreting each chapter of this plantations memory. With 28 three century old oak trees lining its entrance, oak alley is an exquisite reminder of an bygone era, an era now gone with the wind. Encounter two very contrasting aspects of plantation life.
Aime was the king of sugar and one of the wealthiest in the south. In 1866, oak alley was sold at auction to john armstrong. We provide all the information you need to decide if you want to take the planation tour here and also decide if you would like to spend the night. Join old river road plantation adventure for an amazing plantation tour near new orleans, louisiana.
Today, these buildings not only house some of the most bonechilling and history filled tours, but they will also take your breath away with their timeless beauty. Use the book now button below to see destrehan plantation beyond the big screen. Oak alley is named for its distinguishing visual feature, an alley french allee or canopied path, created by a double row of southern live oak trees about 800 feet 240 meters long, planted in the early 18th century long before. Where laura is intimate, its focus on historical narrative, oak alley is more about a glimpse into the privileged lives of reckless overseers.
And whitney plantation offers the total slave narrative including the institution of slavery, the childrens story. A powerful testimony to the rich history of the antebellum south, oak alley. An antebellum plantation just up the river from laura is the grande dame of the louisiana river road plantations, oak alley. Surround yourself in the elaborate setting of oak alley plantation and understand the sobering history at laura plantation on a tour from new orleans. Oak alley plantation is often thought of as the most iconic plantation in louisiana. Oak alley plantation was also sold for auction after the war.
A 40minute tour given by costumed guides chronicles the history of the elaborate mansion that was built in 1837. This is a list of plantations andor plantation houses in the u. I took a tour of the big house, led by women in costume, which was a great way to learn about the history of oak alley plantation. Very nice pictures and a good history of the plantation. Oak alley or laura plantation tour from new orleans 2020.
This area is wellknown for its elaborate and beautiful antebellum mansions like evergreen, oak alley, laura and whitney. The former is a restored louisiana creole plantation, and the latter, true to name, is renowned for its 300yearold oak trees. It is a shame that the slave quarters were demolished years ago, afterall there would be no oak alley without them, though anglos designed this spectacular home, it was the slaves that built it. From huge trunks as wrinkled as an old mans hands, the live oaks of oak alley thrust out 100foot branches parallel to the earth. Several owners followed armstrong, and by the 1920s, the house was is in a state of deterioration. Oak alley plantation is worth visiting in conjunction with laura plantation, about 10 minutes away. It was built on land owned by valcour aime who was known as the king of.
We invite repeat visitors to join us in rediscovering oak alley the one we thought we knew. Your guided oak valley plantation tour will reveal the stories of the home and its history. Oak alley plantation tour house tour about 35 minutes, hotel pick up and transportation included. Oak alley plantation gets its name from the spectacular quarter mile tunnel of 28 oak trees that frame the driveway as you approach. On the sw side of the community is the 1,969 ft wzrhkvdutower, a guyed mast noted as the tallest tower in the state of louisiana the best known location in the community is the oak alley plantation. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen. As a boy growing up in new england, he had spent many vacations at the plantation with his aunt josephine, and in new orleans with his grandmother julia, and considered louisiana his second home. Choose from our half or fullday plantation tours, oak alley tours, and other grand plantations that take you back in time. Indepth guided tour with downtown hotel shuttle included. The name of the place derives from the french word for cowshed.
Oak alley plantation vacherie 2020 all you need to know. Tour louisianas plantations on river road louisiana travel. It was built on land owned by valcour aime who was known as the king of sugar and was one of the wealthiest men in all of the south. She created the nonprofit oak alley foundation and appointed relatives and close friends to the board of trustees to oversee the home and 25 acres of historic grounds. With its massive, 300yearold live oak trees, wellpreserved mansion, and close proximity to new orleans, oak alley has become a mustdo for many travelers to the big easy. These closures include the restaurant, gift shop, cafe, bar, overnight cottages, and. Tripadvisor oak alley plantation tour provided by gray. Following a european honeymoon, they settled in new orleans, louisiana. Take a trip to either oak alley or laura plantation on this 4hour tour from new orleans. The oak alley tour is the complete plantation experience. New orleans oak alley plantation excursion new orleans. Growing, harvesting, and refining was back breaking and dangerous.
Experience the southern charm of louisiana and take a step back in time at this preserved plantation. Oak alley was a sugar cane plantation built on the suffering of slaves. Oak alley plantation vacherie 2020 all you need to. Discover one of louisiana s most significant historical landmarks, and leave all the logistics to someone else, when you book a tour of either laura plantation or oak alley plantation. The oak alley house tour is approximately 35 minutes and is conducted by the plantations own tour guides. Louisianas creole plantation, just 4 miles distant from each other but worlds apart. Joseph pilie, jacques telesphore romans fatherinlaw, was an architect and is thought to have provided the design of oak alley. The gift shop is located next to the restaurant and the plantation cafe, not far from the antebellum big house. Photo gallery oak alley foundation oak alley plantation. Oak alley plantation is a historic plantation located on the west bank of the mississippi river, in the community of vacherie, st. Explore the oak alley plantation, oak alley plantation. The bon sejour plantation, as oak alley was originally named, was established to grow sugarcane, by the french creole valcour aime when he purchased the land in 1830. The slavery at oak alley exhibit, civil war exhibit, sugarcane theater and big house offer an experience as compelling as the plantations 25 historic acres and 300 year old allee of oaks.
Fortunately, the house was not damaged by hurricane katrina, but please check with them directly to confirm the current hours of operation. Experience louisiana s cajun country on an allday visit to two historic plantations. Imagine, laid out before you, americas most recognizable plantation vista and combine that with what lonely planet travel calls the best history tour in the usa. A keepsake book highlighting the landscape and architecture of oak alley plantation. Oak alley plantation tour from new orleans new orleans. On the 2 plantation tour you get to experience both strengths of each plantation and what they have to offer as a narrative. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A keepsake book highlighting the landscape and architecture of oak alley. History of oak alley plantation almost 200 years of history is impossible to absorb in one visit. Oak alley plantation is one of the most soughtafter plantation tours in the south. Oak alley plantation, a national historic landmark, is located on 3645 state hwy. Louisiana s old state capitol rotunda stained glass ceiling.
Visitors are invited to explore oak alley plantations complex history. Oak alley plantation tours near new orleans, louisiana. Such plantation houses were once scattered along the mississippi valley, though oak alley is probably the finest of those remaining. Discover one of louisianas most significant historical landmarks, and leave all the logistics to someone else, when you book a tour of either laura plantation or oak alley plantation. While the history of oak alley plantation begins with the jacques telesphore. Laura plantation represents the many different cultural influences at play in the south during this time period. Marvel at the unbelievable view of a quartermile long alley of 28 magnificent oak trees, each over 250 years old. Choose your favorite oak alley plantation photographs from millions of available designs. All oak alley plantation photographs ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Photography is welcomed at oak alley plantation, as long as it does not disrupt our tours. Slaves were bought and sold, so people could have their sugar. Built in 1839 and facing the mississippi river, the magnificent entrance to oak alley plantation makes it a must see destination on everyones list of historic louisiana sites.
If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The scenic panorama of the oak alley plantation was mesmerizing. We are the grande dame of the great river road plantations. Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. The oak alley plantation tour is one of the most magnificent plantation tours near new orleans because of the 28 evenly spaced, huge oak trees that go from river road to the plantation house. See all 32 oak alley plantation tours on tripadvisor. An afternoon in new orleans visiting oak alley plantation. Louisiana s creole plantation, just 4 miles distant from each. These homes were the domestic centers of massive indigo and sugar cane plantations. Sugar cane was known as white gold because of how much it was worth. Here you will find the oak alley story continuedenjoy it before your visit or stay in touch after you leave. With an emphasis on its time as a sugar plantation, visitors walk under its iconic oak alley, experience the exhibits, interact with staff, and leave with a richer, more powerful understanding of what a plantation is. Tour itineraries from new orleans plantation parade.
We who live on modern streets did not know oaks could grow to this. Experience a bygone era in one of the souths most beautiful settings oak alley plantation, built in 1839. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to new orleans. On setting her novel on a former louisiana slave plantation by the. Oak alley plantation is a historic plantation locate on the west bank of the mississippi river, in the community of vacherie, st.
Perhaps the most photographed plantation ever, oak alley has been the setting for such motion pictures as interview with a vampire, primary colors and the wedding of bo and hope from the daytime soap opera, days of our lives. Oak alley plantation unknown binding january 1, 2000. Today, oak alley is a historic site, dedicated to preserving and interpreting its history. We offer guided tours in over a dozen plantation homes as well as their historical slave quarters. Aime, known as the king of sugar, was one of the wealthiest men in the south. Josephine armstrong stewart which keeps the iconic oak alley plantation open to the public today. Panorama of oak alley plantation vacherie louisiana photo. Oak alley plantation was of course simply magical, but i also enjoyed the alone time one was given, wandering around taking photos, feeling the energy. For the true antebellum plantation experience, you simply cant miss out on the mansion that has been dubbed the crown jewel of the river road plantations. Oak alley plantation new orleans plantation country. Check out the best tours and activities to experience oak alley plantation. What you end up with is a true highlight of your new orleans visit. Easy tour to oak alley with plenty time to wander around by yourself. Oak alley you get to experience the grandeur of antebellum life in the 1800s on the magnificent property line with its beautiful 28 oak trees.
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