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Explore the Area

Cypress trees draped in moss rise from a serene swamp, reflecting in the water. Yellow flowers bloom in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

Atchafalaya Basin
The Atchafalaya Basin is the nation's largest river swamp, containing almost one million acres of America's most significant bottomland hardwoods, swamps, bayous and backwater lakes. The basin begins near Simmesport, La., and stretches 140 miles southward to the Gulf of Mexico.

Evangeline Oak Park, St. Martinville
The park centers on an ancient live oak tree on the Bayou Teche that has been the most visited spot in St. Martinville since the late nineteenth century.

Lake Martin
The Cypress Island Nature Preserve at Lake Martin is home to a swampy ecosystem.

Scenic Drives - Bayou Teche Byway
The Bayou Teche National Byway has long been recognized as a travel corridor to and through important cultural, historic, natural, recreation, and scenic environments.

Atelierdelanature
A nature reserve, sculpture garden and outdoor education center in Arnaudville.

Breaux Bridge, LA
Shops, Cafes, Music and Dancing available in this quaint town.