Houmas House and Gardens

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Houmas House and Gardens Explore the historic mansion with a guided tour. Wander through 38 acres of gardens. Dine in one of three restaurants and stay overnight.
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Located between Baton Rouge, LA and New Orleans, LA, The Houmas House Estate allows visitors to experience the life of plantation owners in the 1800’s. The mansion has been restored to the antebellum era, reflecting the opulence and wealth this sugarcane farm boasted in the 1880’s. The guided mansion tour walks through the 250 year history, showing the architectural evolution of this manor house and how it became a grand estate. Rare and period artwork and artifacts are displayed and used to explain plantation life. The gardens are expansive and the most exquisite in all of Plantation Country. Three restaurants have captured attention of food critics nationwide and have been voted some of the top places to dine in the country. Luxurious cottages are available for guests seeking an overnight plantation experience. The Houmas Estate is also well-known for hosting weddings and corporate events. Theknot.com voted Houmas House a top wedding venue in the New Orleans area. See why the readers of USA Today voted Houmas House the top historic tourist attraction in Louisiana.

Sunday Witches Walk #2
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Sunday Witches Walk #2

SUNDAY WITCHES WALK
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SUNDAY WITCHES WALK

OUR AMAZONIAN WATERLILY IS BLOOMING TODAY
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OUR AMAZONIAN WATERLILY IS BLOOMING TODAY

10/18/2026

Located in Darrow, Louisiana, Houmas House Estate and Gardens stands as a monument to a dynamic, multi-layered past. 🏛️✨

The estate’s unique architectural look evolved over generations rather than appearing all at once. Its design beautifully transitions through history, beginning with a 1774 brick-and-cypress French colonial foundation. Over the decades, as the property grew into one of the region's wealthiest sugarcane empires, these early roots were seamlessly integrated with the grander, more imposing aesthetics of the Federal style and the iconic Greek Revival movement.

Today, the historic mansion is recognized by its massive Doric columns and stunning antebellum grandeur. It serves as a major visitor destination where you can explore 38 acres of meticulously landscaped gardens, walk beneath ancient oaks, and tour The Great River Road Museum to discover the complex history of the lower Mississippi River delta.

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SATURDAY WITCHES WALK 3

Saturday Witches Walk 2
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Saturday Witches Walk 2

Saturday Witches Walk
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Saturday Witches Walk

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DIXIE is enjoying the perfect weather, while resting on the Japanese Bridge and enjoying the changing colors.. Its the...
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DIXIE is enjoying the perfect weather, while resting on the Japanese Bridge and enjoying the changing colors.. Its the ideal time to stroll the Gardens!

Address

40136 Highway 942
Darrow, LA
70725

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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+12254739380

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