10 Small Towns In Louisiana That Offer Nothing But Peace And Quiet

No matter how exciting city life can be, sooner or later, you're going to want an escape from the hustle and bustle and to settle into something much more relaxing. Here are some of the best places in Louisiana to settle down if you really want some peace and quiet:

1. French Settlement

With a number of locations on the National Register of Historic Places, this quiet town outside of Baton Rouge is surrounded by beautiful nature.

2. Ponchatoula

Known as a the Strawberry Capital of the World, Pontchatoula is outside of Hammond and has lots of small town charm plus plenty of places to relax and unwind.

3. DeRidder

This larger town in Beauregard Parish has plenty of open spaces around to stretch out as well as a vibrant downtown to explore.

4. Minden

A town outside of Shreveport that offers friendly neighborhood spots as well as along and interesting history since its founding in 1839.

5. Winnsboro

The Parish seat of Franklin Parish, Winnsboro offers plenty of cultural opportunities with the Princess Theater and Franklin Parish Catfish Festival, along with a close proximity to the Mississippi River that makes this place really special.

6. Chauvin

Outside of Houma you'll find Chavin, a beautiful place to call home if you love the incredible scenery of the swamp.

7. Luling

Right outside of New Orleans on the westbank of the Mississippi River you'll find Luling, a quiet place to call home.

8. Benton

You will fall in love with the Cypress Black Bayou Recreation center that is right outside of Benton, a great place to call home when you want the best of both worlds.

9. Farmerville

Few towns in Louisiana can claim to have hills, but Farmerville truly does, piney ones and right on the beauty of Lake D'Arbonne.

10. Delhi

This adorable little town offers beautiful scenery as well as plenty of peace and quiet.

How many of these small and quiet towns in Louisiana have you visited? Let us know what your favorites are and any memories you have of them. We love to hear from you! And if you want to learn about more small towns in Louisiana, check out our article here.