Specialty Themed Tours

In 1993, over 5,000 pages of documents were found in the French National Archives relating to the people who lived on this historic site.  Over 100 oral histories were collected from family members who lived on this plantation and, in her Memories, Laura Locoul wrote detailed accounts of what happened here to her family and other inhabitants.

Based on these original sources, the Laura Plantation Company offers not only its "Creole Family Saga" tour but also 3 special, in-depth themed tours for adult groups. 

Reservations are required for all specialty themed tours.  Reservations must be made at least one month prior to tour date.  All tours require a minimum of 20 guests and a maximum of 30 guests. Admission price for specialty tours is $25.00 per person.

    1. PLANTATION SLAVES, ARTISANS & FOLKLORE

This 90-minute tour covers the institution, practice and effects of slavery as it happened to the inhabitants of this plantation and in Louisiana, from the beginnings of the colony and into the 20th Century.  Special emphasis is on the contributions of Louisiana's enslaved majority to Louisiana culture and history. 

    2. WOMEN ON THE CREOLE PLANTATION

Here is a 90-minute window into the daily lives of 4 generations of this plantation's Creole female owners, their maternal ancestors, resident slaves and children.  Collateral materials are included.

    3. LAURA'S TASTE OF WINE

This 90-minute tour of the Big House, formal & kitchen gardens and slave quarters includes tastings from Louisiana's top vineyards. Light refreshments are included.

 

Information about Laura's special services, including live entertainment, step-on guides, catering, travel itineraries, etc. are available upon request.  For added information and reservations, contact: Jay Schexnaydre at tele: 225-265-7690 or by FAX: 225-265-7960 or by email: jay@lauraplantation.com 

You can enjoy more of the amazing stories of Laura's Louisiana family and creole life in our Le Monde Creole Tour in the New Orleans French Quarter.  Visit our Le Monde Creole website at www.mondecreole.com for more information.

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