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Come explore the heart of the Barataria Basin, where the dark bayou waters hide silent alligators alongside the secrets of notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. Remnants of the past are still present in this historic fishing village and the trails and waterways traversing the area.
Only a short distance from the big city of New Orleans, Jean Lafitte and its bayou culture feels like a world apart. Spend the day here, touring the mysterious swamps, eating some of Louisiana’s best seafood and learning about the people and their unique way of life.
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In the News
Work starts on protective levee for Jean Lafitte Project expected to reduce risk of storm surge in town of Jean Lafitte
BY JEFF ADELSON, The Advocate, Sept. 9, 2014 Officials kicked off the first phase of the project Friday, breaking ground on an $8.5 million tidal levee that will protect much of the town from storm surge even as plans move forward for levees that would ring the rest...
WWL TV: Town of Jean Lafitte honored with historical marker
LAFITTE, La. - The town of Jean Lafitte now has its place firmly etched in history, with the unveiling of a historical marker Saturday by the Jefferson Parish Historical Commission. Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner attended the unveiling ceremony at the Jean Lafitte Visitor...
“Cajun Christmas on the Bayou” Brings Holiday Cheer to Town of Jean Lafitte
Santa Claus stops by the town of Jean Lafitte amidst holiday lights and decorations on Dec. 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 4917 City Park Dr. in Lafitte. Tour the new Barataria Museum & Wetland Trace, experience a walking adventure into a festive...
Lafitte Barataria
Museum
The 6,000-square-foot, Barataria Museum tells the 200-year-old story of the Town of Jean Lafitte, a historic fishing village 20 miles southwest of New Orleans.
Events
September Fall Market
Town of Jean Lafitte's Beautiful Bayou Clean-Up Day
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