Located on the Mississippi River between the historic cities
of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Oak Alley Plantation
has been called the "Grande Dame" of the Great River
Road. Nowhere else in the South will you find such a spectacular
setting! The 1/4 mile canopy of giant live oak trees, believed
to be nearly 300 years old, forms an impressive avenue leading
to the classic Greek-revival style antebellum home.
Built in 1839 by a wealthy French Creole sugar planter from
New Orleans, Oak Alley Plantation today offers daily tours,
turn-of-the-century Creole cottages, a delicious restaurant
and quaint gift shop, and a spectacular setting.
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