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Antebellum Plantation Brought to Life

on August 10, 2010 – 3:27 am

Houmas House Plantation and Gardens is located along the Mississippi in Louisiana’s Plantation Country on Historic River Road. In addition to the refurbished 21-room mansion, there are massive fountains, lagoons and an original alley of oak trees more than 200 years old. Highlights from the grounds and gardens include two symmetrical octagonal garçonnières – structures unique to Louisiana plantations to house the adolescent sons of the plantation owners. Currently there are thirty-eight acres, sixteen of which are maintained as the formal grounds to the mansion. Special events at Houmas House Plantation and Gardens are truly memorable, from the small picnic or intimate dinner party to a grand reception, large corporate outing or family reunion. Read full story.

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