Insider's Tips

• Arrive 15 minutes before your tour.  
• Photography is allowed inside and out.
• Cell phones must be muted for the duration of the tour.
• Allow at least 90 minutes for your visit, allowing time for restrooms, refreshments and the Laura Plantation Store. 
• Your tour is partly an outdoor experience so, dress for the weather with comfortable shoes.
• Laura is open rain or shine.  
• Laura is a smoke-free attraction.  Cigarettes, cigars and pipe smoking are not permitted on-site.
• The grounds and first floor of the Big House are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
• The Laura Plantation Store is also ADA compliant.
• Optimal seasons to visit:  Spring and Fall. 
• Read about Louisiana history & culture before you visit, especially Laura’s Memories.
• Check out visitors’ reviews of Laura & nearby attractions on Trip Advisor & other websites.
• Call in advance if you are a small group (10-19 visitors) so that we can offer you our best service and availability.
• Call in advance if you will need any kind of special assistance or foreign speaking guide:

Laura Plantation telephone: 225-265-7690 (Monday-Friday 9-5)