Stay : Stay in the heart of Louisiana's nature

The bayou is the most characteristic element of Louisiana. Its century-old cypress trees, covered with Spanish beard, the plant that gives the swamps a ghostly look, its dangerous alligators or its long-legged wading birds that peck at crayfish, make up this magnificent postcard. Take a week to discover these natural wonders

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Where to stay - Mandeville ?

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Detail of the stay : Stay in the heart of Louisiana's nature - 7 days

  • Mandeville
  • Covington
  • Lafayette
  • Breaux Bridge
  • Breaux Bridge
  • Lake Charles
  • Sulphur
  • Sulphur
  • New Orleans
  • New Orleans
  • Jean Lafitte
  • New Orleans
  • New Orleans

Day 1: Arrival in Louisiana

Steps: Mandeville, Covington

The arrival is at the end of the afternoon, so you have time to reach the Northshore, in Covington or Mandeville for example, to stay in a B&B.

Day 2: Stroll on Northshore

The day is focused on north of Lake Pontchartrain, where many Louisianans live. Many activities are organised on the shores of the lake including fishing. One will visit the Big branch Marsh National Preserve to discover the wetlands.

Day 3: Basin of Atchafalaya

Steps: Lafayette, Breaux Bridge

Then take the road to the west, and stop in Lafayette for lunch. From here you can book a guided excursion in the magnificent {1}Atchafalaya{/1} basin where you will see many animals. Night in a cabin amidst the Bayou.

Places of interest :
THE ATCHAFALAYA EXPERIENCE

Day 4: Lake Charles and the Creole Nature Trail

Steps: Lake Charles, Sulphur

Continue west to discover the stunning Lake Charles, a rallying point for an excursion in the Creole Nature Trail. You will learn a little more about the life of the wetlands. You can discover the site on foot, aboard a duckboard, or on hydrofoil boats. Night in Lake Charles.

Places of interest :
CREOLE NATURE TRAIL

Day 5: Kisatchie Forest and Crossroads Region

Go to the north to follow one of the trails of the Kisatchie Forest in the morning. In the afternoon, do not miss the Alexandria Zoo, which presents all the animals present in the bayou. Night in Alexandria.

Day 6: Jean Lafitte Park and New Orleans

Steps: La Nouvelle-Orléans, Jean Lafitte

Go back down south of Nola, crossing the state. In the late morning, you will arrive in Jean Laffite Park, dedicated to the fauna and flora of Louisiana. In the afternoon, visit theAquarium of Americas, located in New Orleans. Overnight in the Garden District.

Day 7: Audubon Park and Garden District

Steps: La Nouvelle-Orléans

In the morning, enjoy this quiet and wooded area by strolling and have a brunch when possible. A trip to Audubon Park will allow you to breath air a little before taking your flight.

Places of interest :
AUDUBON PARK

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