Destrehan Plantation is an antebellum mansion in the French Colonial style modified with Greek Revival architectural elements. It is located in …
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Apr 21, 2025
Our guide, Jim, was outstanding, providing plenty of history and thought-provoking background information. His own enthusiasm was contagious, as he led us through the rooms of the "big house" and re…Full review by Dina S
Apr 14, 2025
While on a bus tour to New Orleans, we stopped at Destrehan Plantation. We were greeted as soon as we arrived. We were told to split into two groups since we had so many people on our bus. We were…Full review by Robin M
Mar 8, 2025
The plantation tour with our tour guide Beverly was excellent, she gave an interesting tour and was very knowledgeable about the plantation. Shout out also to Ann at the plantation museum, she had ex…Full review by Johanna T
How easy is it and how do you get to the Destrehan plantation from central New Orleans ?
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It's very easy to find if you are driving yourself and it may be included on some organized tours. Take I10 past the airport and then take I310 towards the river. Exit before crossing the …
It's very easy to find if you are driving yourself and it may be included on some organized tours. Take I10 past the airport and then take I310 towards the river. Exit before crossing the bridge and take a left at River Road. It's very close after the turn.
Don't want to purchase advance tickets but will only be in area for one day. Is it too risky to wait to buy tickets directly at plantation for same day tour?
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You can wait to buy tickets unless it’s a REALLY busy weekend or something. There are multiple tours a day, so you should be fine to buy tickets at the gift shop the day you go! You’ll …
You can wait to buy tickets unless it’s a REALLY busy weekend or something. There are multiple tours a day, so you should be fine to buy tickets at the gift shop the day you go! You’ll love the plantation!
Is this across the river from Luling? What year did renovation start? I think I used to go to a swimming pool nearby owned by Texaco in the late 40's and think this old home was still in disrepair.
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Can't be absolutely sure as we're from the UK and only wanted to visit the plantation at Destrehan ( which is well worth a visit) but if you look at the google map, it looks as though it is …
Can't be absolutely sure as we're from the UK and only wanted to visit the plantation at Destrehan ( which is well worth a visit) but if you look at the google map, it looks as though it is across the river from Luling. Sorry I can't be more help than that.
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