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Vermilionville

Vermilionville

Vermilionville
4.5
Historic Walking AreasHistory Museums
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.
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  • Rebecca m
    43 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a great time
    This was so nice! The employees were so friendly, from the first step in the door until the end. We did the self guided tour and loved being able to take time at each building, reading all the information and interacting with the artisans. The artisans really do a great job. They really seem to love their jobs and really take their time answering and explaining things. We kinda highjacked the lady doing the quilting, she was so sweet and we had the best conversation about old memories. The weather was great but even if it wasn't I don't think it would have really effected the outcome and enjoyment. Don't forget to cross the water on the rope ferry! We got to see turtles and alligators. Oh and I got to love on a friendly cat that probably would have enjoyed his nap more if I just let him sleep but even tho he was annoyed he happily allowed me to get some cat love. Lol
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 11, 2024
  • History73Fan
    New England73 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wish we had more time
    I wish we had more time. We got there late and thoroughly enjoyed the Cajun music jam but we wanted to see some of the village so we left the jam to explore. It poured rain that day and we got stuck on a porch until it slowed down. We will have to come back again some day. It is a great concept. We spent some time with the woman demonstrating the quilting. She was a delight. Oh and our favorite volunteer was Louie the cat! Long live Louie!!
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 5, 2024
  • Foodange
    Manchester, United Kingdom4,794 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Living History Indeed
    This was a really different experience. Good intro at reception, with detailed map. Really is a living history park. There was even a lady quilting. A lot of original houses, most of which you could go in. Amused by the accordion player in the school house. We had a chat with him in French, then he played some Acadian music from Missouri on his iphone! The boat was fun. A grand time had by all!
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 19, 2024
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mom2kgirls
Auckland, New Zealand63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Couples
We enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon walking around the buildings and listening to the free live Cajun music! The site is well- maintained with excellent information displayed throughout the village. The restaurant had a reasonably priced and delicious buffet of typical Southern Louisiana cuisine. We didn’t plan to eat there, so didn’t have time for a meal, but took it to-go and enjoyed it immensely later that day!
I highly recommend visiting the nearby US Park Service Acadian Cultural Center before visiting Vermilionville to get a better understanding of the history of the Acadian people who settled the area. The Center is free, located on the adjoining property a few minutes away and has a movie that helps you understand the background to Vermilionville.
The site is beautiful and interesting on its own, but even better if you know the history!
Written April 12, 2021
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Cajun Mom
Louisiana, MO6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
We enjoyed a Sunday touring the building at Vermillionville. Even though, it was hot, most of the buildings were airconditioned. There were guides in some of the buildings in period costumes that would give history of the building. We had lunch at the restaurant onsite that was delicious. There was a Zydeco band in the afternoon with dancers. Very enjoyable and informative.
Written July 18, 2022
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Jeannine P
Saint Paul, MN21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Family
We enjoyed a self tour going through the building as we were driving by on our way to New Orleans. The guided tour would have provided a lot more information if we had planned ahead. It took us about 2.5 hours to walk through. We ate at the restaurant onsite. It was really reasonably priced and enjoyed their homemade gumbo soup. Our five year old left with a new wood toy and best of all tired from all the exploring.
Written April 2, 2021
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Anna B
Milan, Italy444 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
Definitely an interesting visit that deserves a walk of a couple of hours. The reconstruction of the homes and lifestyle of the first Acadian settlers is interesting. Each building has panels with history and other information.
Above all, I appreciated the "actors" and their narratives (moreover some of real life and therefore full of passion and emotions).
I definitely recommend the visit
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Written January 7, 2024
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LAtrvln
Louisiana660 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Family
Rude, miserable employees. From the moment we stepped in to pay for tickets to the mystery scavenger hunt. One woman kept yelling at everyone, the others were distracted. And it was a horrible experience from start to finish. Limited lighting created a dangerous path to walk between buildings. Zero organization. A complete waste of time and money. They need NEW management because this place is not representing Lafayette well.
Written October 23, 2021
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phvi2617
Anaheim, CA723 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
I came here mainly to check out the weekly Cajun jam session (Saturdays, 1:00 PM). The venue was a little on the dark and cavernous side, but the music was awesome. I also took a look around the village, which seemed quite empty for a Saturday afternoon. Even so, it was very picturesque and there is some interesting history with several of the buildings. For $10, the jam session and a quick tour of the grounds made for a nice little visit.
Written June 8, 2020
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rxnutt
Trinidad, CO122 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Couples
Loved Kevin the first docent at the first cabin. We learned so much from him and the educational signs. The homes and tools. Traps, boats, wood working tools, primitive beds and kitchens were good to learn about. The live alligator on the dock was a wild touch!
Written May 4, 2021
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Jerry Daniel A
Wilmington, NC22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Must eat at the Vermilionville restaurant. Best ever. If you are lucky enough to go on a Friday, be sure to get the seafood gumbo and the biscuits. Both are over the top and the best we have ever had. Special thanks to the friendliest people ever.

Vermilionville is such a learning experience about Acadian, Cajun and Creole people. Really enjoyed the experience and the knowledge gained.

Sharon and JD from North Carolina.
Written October 20, 2023
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Lorrie P
Kennewick, WA138 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Friends
Nice way to spend a few hours strolling the property. Many of the buildings were closed but you were able to get a good idea of how the many different families lived back in the day.
There was a real alligator on the premises, just off the walkway. I found it odd that signs weren’t posted as I heard many folks commenting that it wasn’t real and they were about ready to get very close to it for a picture.
Written February 21, 2023
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Brenda W
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We have been going to Lafayette for weekend trips for years and had heard of VermilionVille but had never gone... Finally we went...
This is an Acadian Village set up with buildings that were brought in from surrounding areas... Some of the buildings consists of a school, church, blacksmith and several houses... On weekends they have guides dressed in period attire that will take you on a walking tour of the grounds, telling you stories and giving you history of the Acadians and how they were ousted from Novia Scotia and why...
They also have a Music/Dance Hall in which on weekends they have local musicians that volunteer to play French/Cajun Music... and if you feel like toe tapping, your more than welcome to do so and will feel right at home...

vermilionville
Written January 22, 2005
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