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West Feliciana Parish, LA
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Embark on an invigorating hike in the Tunica Hills.
A great destination exuding Southern charm, Louisiana’s West Feliciana Parish has historical sites, outdoor activities and much more for a memorable reunion
Savor a seasonable menu and shareable plates at 1796.
Explore St. Francisville, Louisiana, nationally recognized for its extensive historic district, surrounding plantation homes and 19th-century gardens. Founded in the early 1800s on the bluffs overlooking the Mississipi River, the quaint little town boasts numerous informative markers telling the stories of its gingerbread-trimmed townhouses, fine commercial structures, and historic churches. Interpretive programs are regularly presented at the two state historic sites in the parish – Rosedown Plantation and Audubon State Historic Site, where John James Audubon painted many of his Birds of America series in 1821.
Today the rolling West Feliciana Parish hills and unspoiled woodlands (plus the in-town sports park) provide opportunities for year-round recreation. Our unique bed & breakfast inns and hotels offer comfortable accommodations for weekend getaways, and our small-town festivals celebrate everything from hummingbirds and homegrown art to a real country Christmas. Cafés and restaurants, boutique shops, art studios and antiques galleries filled with the unexpected entice visitors to West Feliciana again and again.
Several beautifully restored historic plantation homes and gardens are open daily for guided tours.
West Feliciana is the perfect setting for family reunions, weddings, romantic weekends, business retreats, outdoor recreation, or simply for rest and relaxation. In St. Francisville, time seems to stop just long enough to make a memory that will last a lifetime. West Feliciciana is soothing to the soul. Nestled in rolling hills on the mighty Mississippi River, West Feliciana Parish is a unique area often called Louisiana’s Audubon Country. Visit their quintessential small town, St. Francisville, with its unique shops and historic district. From casual fare to fine dining, they have what you're craving.
Birding, canoeing or biking through the lush countryside - discover there’s no place in Louisiana quite like West Feliciana. You’ll see why the residents say “We love it here!"
CONTACT: Kati Smith
West Feliciana Tourist Commission westfelicianatourism@gmail.com 225-635-6769 explorewestfeliciana.com Enjoy elegant dining at The Saint Restaurant & Bar.