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Dec 08, 2020 Historic Landmarks Trail A tour of St. Martin Parish’s historic and hallowed landmarks Founded in 1755 by the French-Canadian exiles of Acadie who sought religious and cultural freedom, Cajun Country’s long and poignant history is just as interesting as the people who inhabit it. The storied landmarks that...
Dec 08, 2020 Cajun Ingenuity How 5 St. Martin Parish Businesses Are Redefining Cajun Resilience in the Era of Covid The archetype of the tireless resilience and enduring spirit of the Cajun people exists for a reason. It goes back to the beginning of our story in Louisiana, when...
Nov 04, 2020 Beyond the Basin in Henderson Discovering décor, dinosaurs, and more To get a closer look at the watery wildlife who call America’s largest wetland area home, look no further than Henderson, where swamp life is second nature. Dubbed “The Gateway to the Atchafalaya Basin,” the town is an easy entryway...
Nov 04, 2020 Arts and Culture Abound in Arnaudville Cajun jams, creative connection, and novel beers on tap Arnaudville may possess all the trappings of a sleepy bayou town, but there’s more to the place once known as “La Jonction” than meets the eye. For the past fifteen years, Arnaudville has been the epicenter...
Nov 04, 2020 Shopping Small in Breaux Bridge For small town charm this holiday season, head to the Crawfish Capital of the World To experience the epitome of small town character and charm—and get a head start on your holiday shopping— embark on a scenic sojourn to Breaux Bridge. The city’s historic downtown...
Nov 04, 2020 Preserving the Past in St. Martinville Historic haunts, offbeat adventures, and outdoor escapes History and heritage converge in St. Martinville, or “Le Petit Paris,” as it was called by early French settlers. As the third oldest town in Louisiana, it’s no wonder that St. Martinville’s most popular attractions also happen to...
Oct 27, 2020 In Good Faith Leading by example, this St. Martinville priest is inspiring his community to live their faith out loud During his twenty-four years serving as Father Superior at the Community of Jesus Crucified (CJC), Father Michael Champagne has not just become a role model for his St....
Oct 27, 2020 St. Martin Spiritual Tour Just in time for All Saints Day, an introduction to 5 of Cajun Country’s Most Sacred Spots In South Louisiana, the secular and the sacred tend to overlap. Faith permeates our culture; it’s why you see statues of the Virgin Mary in front yards all...
Oct 06, 2020 Plate Lunch Trail On the classic Cajun combo: Regional cuisine served hot and ready Imagine: it’s lunchtime, and you’re hungry. You don’t have much time to get a bite to eat, but you can’t bring yourself to join the line for the drive-thru—not when you have access to...
Oct 06, 2020 Where to get your next drink in St. Martin Parish Craft Cocktails, Bayou Brews, and Specialty Spirits Cajuns are known to work hard and play harder, hence the widely-known Louisiana French proclamation Laissez les bon temps rouler, or “let the good times roll.” Our way of life embraces the joie de vivre, or “joy of...

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