Louisiana has quite a few historic towns that are well worth exploring. Whether you’re traveling along the bayou or trekking more inland, you’ll find more than enough charming communities that welcome visitors with open arms. Take Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, for instance. This incredible town dating back to the 1700s also holds another claim to fame. Check it out…

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana is a small, historic town that holds less than 10,000 people within town limits.
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What has been dubbed the "Crawfish Capital of the World” has become a coveted place to visit for many.
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Not only will you obviously be able to feast on delicious crawfish dishes throughout the town…
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…but you’ll also be able to dive deep into the history and heart of the community.
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Back in 1771, Acadian pioneer Firmin Breaux purchased land from a wealthy man in New Orleans and founded what would eventually become known as Breaux Bridge.
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In 1799, Breaux built the Bayou Teche—a footbridge to help people cross over into town.
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It was this footbridge that ended up creating the nickname for the town, and eventually became a more stable bridge than the original one made of planks and rope.
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It wasn’t until 1859 that the town was officially incorporated, but it’s been a charmingly historic place to visit ever since.
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Take a trip and visit Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, the "la capitale Mondiale de l’ecrevisse.”
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, USA
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Have you ever visited Breaux Bridge, Louisiana before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or, if you’re looking for more information about this historic town, make sure to check out the city’s visitor page.

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