Everyone Must Visit The Most Iconic Plantation In Louisiana Before They Die

Easily one of the most recognizable plantations in Louisiana, Oak Alley is a mesmerizing Greek Revival-style plantation built in 1837 known for its double row of 28 ancient oak trees.

The trees were planted in the early 18th century, and the plantation wasn’t built until 1837.

French Creole Valcour Aime, who was nicknamed the "King of Sugar," purchased the Land in 1830 and sold the property to his brother-in-law Jacques Telesphore Roman, who began building the plantation seen today. Originally called the "Bon Sejour" plantation, construction was completed in 1839.

An expert grafter of pecan trees, Antoine was able to produce a variety of pecans that could be cracked with your bare hands. This innovative creation was nicknamed the "paper shell" pecan and won a prize in the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Eventually, Antoine’s prized pecan trees were cleared in order to make room for more sugar cane fields after the Civil War. There was another grove planted at Anita Plantation nearby, but a flood in 1990 destroyed all that remained of these unique pecan trees.

You’ll hear about the many different owners the plantation has had over the years, the sugar cane industry, slavery, and so much more.

Everyone should put this iconic plantation on their bucket list.

Located right on the property, you can spend your days strolling through the beautiful grounds and then retreat back to the quiet setting of these charming, century-old cottages.

Take a peaceful walk underneath the canopies of ancient oaks, stroll through the 1920s formal garden, and gaze out at the pastures and sugar cane fields for a truly reflective experience.

From wi-fi to board games, you’re in for a truly memorable weekend where you can sit back, relax, and clear your mind for a few days.